Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - This Northeast Radio SD newscast, anchored by Steve Jurrens on Monday, April 27, 2026, covers major community projects, public safety alerts, and local political updates for the Watertown area. The news is sponsored by Hahler Automotive in Webster, SD.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Area PACH program is gearing up for its annual May Day Food Drive, a two‑day community effort aimed at stocking shelves ahead of the busy summer season. Donations will be collected on Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2, at multiple locations across the city.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Facing the dual challenges of a statewide “wobbly” tax structure and declining local enrollment, the Watertown School Board met Monday night to review a $116,617,894 preliminary budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The proposal reflects a 3.66% decrease across all funds from the previous year, driven largely by proactive staffing adjustments and strategic fund management.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown Street Division and Public Works Department announced Monday that seasonal weight restrictions on local roads are coming to an end.

Northeast Radio SD News – Brookings, SD - A Sunday evening structure fire northwest of Brookings caused an estimated $350,000 in damage, according to the Brookings County Sheriff’s Office.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - With campaign season underway, the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) is reminding candidates and supporters that political signs are not allowed on state highway rights of way.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - A Chicago man has been sentenced to more than a decade in federal prison after officers discovered large quantities of methamphetamine and cocaine during a traffic stop in Sioux Falls.

Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to Over 9 Years in Federal Prison for Possession of Child Pornography

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A crowd filled the Hamlin County 4‑H building Sunday morning as Republican candidates for South Dakota’s District 4 Senate and House seats took the stage for a two‑hour forum. The event was hosted by the Hamlin County Republicans Committee and moderated by Northeast Radio SD’s Steve Jurrens.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A long-envisioned revitalization of Lori’s Garden on Downtown Watertown’s Kemp Avenue is officially underway as the H2O‑50 Arts & Recreation Committee launches Love Grows Here, a community-driven effort to remake the downtown pocket park into a welcoming, accessible public space.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Golfers will have a chance to support local students this summer during the Annual Boulder Memorial Golf Tournament, set for Saturday, June 13, at Prairie Winds Golf Course in Watertown.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown Public Works Department will begin Phase 2 of the 2026 Neighborhood Street Reconstruct Project on 5th Avenue North starting Monday, April 27.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Arrows showed resilience on the road Friday night, rallying late in both games to sweep the Brookings Bobcats in a doubleheader at Bob Shelden Field.

Northeast Radio SD News – Lake County, SD - Authorities have released the name of the man killed in a single‑vehicle crash earlier this month, southwest of Madison.

This is a detailed summary of the Northeast Radio SD newscast for Friday, April 24, 2026, hosted by Steve Jurens.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown has once again received national recognition for its financial transparency and reporting practices. The Government Finance Officers Association has awarded the city the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its most recent Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has begun implementing HB 1084, legislation passed this session to prevent the online doxxing of law enforcement officers. The Governor and Attorney General Marty Jackley have sent letters to agencies statewide outlining how the new protections will be implemented.

Northeast Radio SD News – Clark, SD - With the June 2nd primary election approaching, Republican candidates for South Dakota’s District 4 House and Senate seats gathered in Clark on Thursday night for a spirited forum. Moderated by Lana Greenfield and Terry Schlagel, the event asked candidates to define their visions for rural healthcare, state spending, and the future of conservative leadership in Pierre.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The historic Goss Opera House is set to transform its first-floor corridor into a vibrant hub for local talent with the launch of Art Alley. This new gallery space is designed to bring fine art out of traditional settings and into the daily flow of downtown Watertown.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - This is the Northeast Radio SD local and state news report for Thursday, April 23, 2026.