Northeast Radio SD News - Hayti, SD - In a ceremony at the Hamlin County Courthouse, two local heroes were recognized for their decisive actions that saved a young life. On March 3, 2026, the Hamlin County Commissioners presented the Life Saving Award to Deputy Vidmar and Deputy Ries.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - As the 101st South Dakota Legislative Session moves past its midpoint, area representatives from Districts 4 and 5 are navigating a heavy workload of over 640 introduced bills. With “Crossover Day” approaching—the deadline for bills to move from their chamber of origin—lawmakers are reporting a mix of legislative victories and committee-room frustrations.

Northeast Radio SD News - Castlewood, SD - Icy road conditions contributed to a two-vehicle injury crash early Friday morning northwest of Castlewood, according to the Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - As the calendar turns to 2026, the race for Hamlin County Sheriff has officially taken shape with two local candidates announcing their intentions to lead the county’s law enforcement efforts for the upcoming term.

Northeast Radio SD News – Lake Norden, SD - An 86-year-old Wichita, Kansas, woman was safely located in Hamlin County on Thursday afternoon after being the subject of a multi-state Silver Alert.

Northeast Radio SD News – Hamlin County, SD - The South Dakota Highway Patrol has announced plans to hold sobriety checkpoints across 16 counties during January. The scheduled enforcement efforts will take place in the following counties: Beadle, Brookings, Brown, Clay, Davison, Day, Hamlin, Hanson, Hughes, Jones, Lawrence, Lincoln, Lyman, Meade, Pennington, and Spink.

Northeast Radio SD News – Lake Norden, SD - A 55-year-old Lake Norden man died Saturday following a farming incident southwest of town. At approximately 11:28 a.m. on December 20, the Watertown Regional Dispatch Center received a 911 call reporting an unresponsive adult male. The individual had been discovered by a caller at a rural location about four miles southwest of Lake Norden, where he was found pinned by a tractor.

Northeast Radio SD News – Hamlin County, SD: The Hamlin FFA chapter is one of only 10 programs across the state selected to receive a new set of official blue corduroy jackets, ensuring that financial barriers do not stand in the way of student participation in agricultural leadership.

Northeast Radio SD News - Hayti, SD - A Lake Norden man has been sentenced in Hamlin County Circuit Court following an investigation by the Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office that began earlier this year.

Northeast Radio SD News - Estelline, SD - Emergency crews from Estelline and the Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single-vehicle accident on the evening of Monday, November 24, 2025, that resulted in no injuries.

Northeast Radio SD News – Hamlin County, SD - Emergency responders were called to the scene of a rollover crash in Hamlin County on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred on County Road 446, approximately a few miles north of South Dakota Highway 28.

Northeast Radio SD News - Estelline, SD - A 40-year-old Watertown man was arrested on multiple drug and driving under the influence (DUI) charges last Monday following a traffic stop north of Estelline, according to a release from the Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office.

Northeast Radio SD News - Hayti, SD - Emergency crews responded to a single-vehicle crash on US Highway 81 south of South Dakota Highway 21 near Hayti on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at 8:45 a.m. The incident involved a vehicle that left the roadway, traveled without a driver, and then came to a stop.