Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council approved the annexation and zoning designation for the Boerger Third Addition on Monday night, officially incorporating a 26.8-acre tract south of Highway 212 and west of 41st Street Southeast into the city limits.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council approved the renewal of multiple malt beverage, wine, and liquor licenses Monday night, after previous violations involving the sale of alcohol to individuals under the age of 21.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council began the process of establishing local regulations for the sale and possession of hemp-derived THC products Monday night, holding the first reading of a new ordinance to amend Title 13, Chapter 13.02 of the city code.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council conducted the first reading of an ordinance Monday night proposing a zoning map amendment for property located on West Kemp Avenue. The request seeks to change a portion of the parcel, to be known as the Innovative Adjusters Addition, from R2A Single-Family Attached Residential to C3 Highway Commercial District.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council formally introduced the proposed 2026 City Budget Ordinance on Monday night, marking the first of two readings. The discussion, led by City Manager Alan Stager, highlighted a philosophy of fiscal planning, accountability, and the need for ongoing budget flexibility in a changing economy…

Northeast Radio SD News - Gary, SD - Gary W. Hudiburgh III, a local millwright and Executive Director of the nonprofit organization SotaSoDak, officially announced his candidacy for t

Girls Varsity Player Audrey Eide Named Watertown Hockey Association Volunteer of the Year

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Police Department is celebrating two significant honors awarded to one of its current officers and one former leader by the South Dakota Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for Special Olympics. The recognition highlights decades of dedication to supporting Special Olympics athletes across the state.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) saw 1,244 passenger enplanements in October, according to recently released figures. An enplanement refers to a revenue-generating passenger boarding an aircraft.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council unanimously approved an amendment to the city’s personnel policy on Monday night, officially establishing a new Sick Bank Program for city employees. The measure is effective with the November 2025 payroll.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Hy-Vee is activating a comprehensive community support effort across all its store locations to assist families as local food banks prepare for a projected record increase in need over the coming weeks. The initiative focuses on providing low-cost meals and offering convenient ways for customers to donate essential food items.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Local community leaders are coordinating an intensive effort to address the immediate and growing food insecurity resulting from the ongoing federal government shutdown and the potential disruption of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown Public Works Department is scheduled to begin road work starting the morning of Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at the intersection of Highway 81 and 4th St NE near the Gas n Goodies location.

Northeast Radio SD News - Aurora, SD - A 20-year-old Jefferson, South Dakota man sustained serious injuries following a single-vehicle crash that occurred early Saturday morning near Aurora, according to a media release from the Brookings County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO).

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Emergency responders successfully extricated one individual following a single-vehicle rollover crash. The incident required the coordinated efforts of multiple agencies to safely remove the trapped occupant.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Police Department and Watertown Fire Rescue responded to a two-vehicle crash on Friday morning that temporarily disrupted traffic in the 900 Block of 10th St NW. The accident, which occurred at approximately 11:00 AM on November 1, 2025, resulted in substantial damage but no reported injuries.

Northeast Radio SD News - Sisseton, SD - The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) today announced a postponement of tax-filing and payment deadlines for individuals and businesses within the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Tribal Nation affected by the severe storms and flooding that began on June 12, 2025.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Northern States Power Company, d/b/a Xcel Energy, has filed a petition with the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) seeking approval of a negative $19 million revenue requirement for its 2026 Infrastructure Rider. The filing, known as docket EL25-033, proposes a substantial rate credit that would translate to a monthly bill decrease for typical residential customers.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue responded to a report of a vehicle collision with a structure at 1425 1st Ave. NE early Saturday morning, according to a release.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown School District has unveiled a comprehensive, multi-year strategic and financial plan designed to address evolving demographic trends while committing over $10.8 million to facility upgrades and prioritizing competitive staff compensation.