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Lake Norden Man Sentenced for Sexual Contact with a Child
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.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 301 min read


Watertown Fire Rescue Assists in Complex Extrication Following Pickup Roll-Over
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue (WFR) units were dispatched yesterday to a complex vehicle extrication request, successfully assisting local agencies in freeing a trapped driver from a half-ton pickup that had rolled onto its side and was “leaning over a bridge.”

Steve Jurrens
Nov 301 min read


Codington County Sheriff's Office Reports Strong Revenue, Tests New Technology
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Codington County Sheriff's Office, led by Sheriff Brad Howell, provided the County Commissioners with a detailed monthly report on the department's activity and revenue for October 2025. The statistics highlight significant financial intake from various services, an active inmate monitoring program, and the introduction of new law enforcement technology.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 292 min read


Watertown United Way Campaign Reaches 80% of Goal, Urges Final Push
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Area United Way's 2025-2026 annual campaign has achieved significant success, officially reaching 80% of its fundraising goal. The organization announced the milestone with gratitude for the community's generosity, while emphasizing the need for a final push to reach 100%.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 282 min read


City Council to Review Key Infrastructure and Public Safety Projects at December 1 Meeting
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council is scheduled to convene for its regular meeting on Monday, December 1, 2025, at 5:30 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers. The agenda features action items, including contracts for airport and street improvements, a police collective bargaining addendum, and initial steps to supplement the 2025 City Budget.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 284 min read


Single-Vehicle Crash near Estelline Results in No Injuries
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.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 281 min read


Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign Gains Early Momentum, Reaching 16% of Goal
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Salvation Army's annual Red Kettle Campaign in Watertown has started strong, with early donations bringing the effort to 16% of its ambitious fundraising goal.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 281 min read


LATC Chorus to Host Free Christmas Concert with Glacial Lakes Harmonizers
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College (LATC) is inviting the community to usher in the holiday season with the first-ever LATC Chorus Christmas Concert on Friday, December 12, 2025.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 281 min read


Tragic Incident in Watertown: A Community in Mourning
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - A Watertown woman has died following a tragic incident on Monday, November 24, 2025, after her vehicle entered and became fully submerged in a pond in the 200 block of Challenger Way Southeast.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 262 min read


Interstate 29 Reopens from Watertown to North Dakota Line, Extreme Icy Conditions Remain
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Interstate 29 has been reopened from Watertown to the North Dakota state line as of 7 a.m. Wednesday, November 26, 2025. However, motorists are strongly advised to exercise extreme caution, as road conditions in this section of I-29 remain severely icy.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 261 min read


Local High School Students Shine as Winners in 2025 BIG Idea Competition
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - High school entrepreneurs from Watertown and the surrounding region have achieved notable success in the 2025 BIG Idea Competition, with students from Webster, Groton, and Northwestern High Schools securing victories in the prestigious special categories.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 252 min read


South Dakota Highway Patrol Announces December Sobriety Checkpoints to Promote Safe Holiday Travel
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - In an effort to encourage safe driving habits and enhance public safety during the holiday season, the South Dakota Highway Patrol has announced that sobriety checkpoints will be conducted across 15 counties throughout December.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 251 min read


Watertown Lions Club Launches 'SD Hears' Program to Aid Local Hearing Health
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Lions Club has announced a new partnership with Professional Hearing Services to establish "SD Hears," a program designed to provide hearing assistance to local and area residents facing financial barriers to care.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 252 min read


Fatal Crash in Roberts County Claims One Life, Injures Another
Northeast Radio SD News – Claire City, SD - A single-vehicle crash one mile east of Claire City, South Dakota, on Sunday evening resulted in the death of one man and serious injuries to another.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 251 min read


Grant County Development Corporation Launches First-Ever $1.5 Million Capital Campaign to Accelerate Growth
Northeast Radio SD News - Milbank, SD - The Grant County Development Corporation (GCDC) has officially launched the first capital campaign in its over 40-year history, seeking to raise $1.5 million to address key community and economic development priorities in Grant County.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 252 min read


Watertown Fire Rescue Responds to Late Night Crash; No Injuries Reported
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue (WFR) responded to a two-vehicle collision late Monday evening at the intersection of 15th Avenue and 29th Street SE.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 251 min read


Watertown Planning Commission to Review Zoning to Potentially Allow Gas Stations in Light Industrial Areas
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Planning Commission has initiated a review of the city’s zoning ordinance that could lead to allowing "service stations for motor vehicles" (commonly known as gas stations or C-stores) as a permitted use within the I-1 Light Industrial District.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 242 min read


Emily Jensen Crowned 2026 Watertown Area Snow Queen at Enchanted Forest Festival
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The 2026 Watertown Area Snow Queen Festival culminated Sunday evening with a grand coronation at the Goss Opera House, where high school senior Emily Jensen was crowned the new Senior Snow Queen. The festival, which featured the theme “Enchanted Forest,” celebrated the community involvement and leadership potential of young women across the Watertown area.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 242 min read


New Glacial Lakes Humane Society Facility Clears First Hurdle with Conditional Use Approval
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Glacial Lakes Humane Society has moved a step closer to building a new facility after the Watertown Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) on Thursday, November 20, 2025.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 241 min read


Two Drivers Cited for Racing and Excessive Speed Near Lake Norden
Northeast Radio SD News – Lake Norden, SD - The Hamlin County Sheriff's Office stopped two vehicles engaged in street racing Saturday evening, with drivers recorded traveling at speeds over 100 miles per hour.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 241 min read
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