Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with the City of Watertown, has released the Final Feasibility Study and Environmental Assessment for the proposed Watertown Flood Risk Management Project and is now seeking public comment.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown will begin work this week on a sanitary sewer repair project that will temporarily affect traffic and driveway access in a northwest neighborhood, according to a Public Service Announcement from the Engineering Division.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - A pair of fugitives who spent more than eight years evading authorities on human trafficking charges in South Dakota were arrested this week in Texas, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Highway Patrol has announced its top honors for exceptional service, dedication, and commitment to public safety across the state.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Six people were hospitalized Wednesday afternoon following a two-vehicle collision, according to a media release from Watertown Fire Rescue.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Big innings were the story of the night at Watertown Stadium on Tuesday, as Watertown Post 17 and Palace City Post 18 traded explosive frames to secure a doubleheader split.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Voters across Northeast South Dakota made their voices heard on Tuesday as unofficial returns trickled into county rooms, setting the stage for leadership shifts across federal, legislative, and county positions. Local counting centers saw steady activity as key regional and local matchups delivered decisive leads.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Regional Airport is prepping for a structural sustainability upgrade following a vote by the Watertown City Council on Monday night. Lawmakers approved authorization for City Manager Alan Stager to officially apply for, sign, and accept a massive Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Voluntary Airport Low Emissions (V.A.L.E.) grant.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Structural adjustments to the face of Watertown’s natural infrastructure and municipal recycling policies dominated the executive report during Monday’s City Council session. City Manager Alan Stager presented updates concerning federal flood mitigation designs for the Big Sioux River channel, alongside data-driven realities regarding local glass management programs.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A standard municipal boundary request turned into a debate over regulatory jurisdiction, transparency, and truck traffic on Monday evening. The Watertown City Council reviewed the first reading of twin ordinances, No. 26-13 and No. 26-17, aimed at annexing and establishing A-1 Agricultural zoning for approximately 95.71 acres of contiguous land situated directly on the city’s perimeter.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A regulatory debate over residential swimming pool fences resurfaced in the Watertown City Council chambers on Monday night. They reviewed the first reading of Ordinance No. 26-14, a sweeping zoning text amendment to Chapter 21.79 designed to modernize local pool barriers by acknowledging advancements in safety cover technology.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council has given the green light to a proactive expansion plan for the city’s emergency response services, though not without an intense look at long-term fiscal liabilities. On Monday evening, city leaders voted to authorize Watertown Fire Rescue to apply for the federal Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant. If awarded, the grant will fund up to nine new firefighter-paramedic positions o

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A six‑run fifth inning broke the game open as Watertown rolled past Harrisburg Gold in the opener. Cain Everson jump‑started the rally with a two‑run single, and Jaxon Falak followed with a two‑run double to extend the lead.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Emergency crews successfully contained a garage fire late Monday night after a neighbor spotted smoke and flames coming from a nearby property.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A nearly full Watertown City Council chamber became the backdrop for a robust discussion on Monday evening, as local government officials, passionate small business owners, and frustrated citizens conflicted over the ongoing construction delays plaguing the “AirStay” hotel redevelopment project.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Agriculture remains one of the most vital yet inherently high-risk industries in the Midwest. Recognizing the critical importance of rapid emergency response on farms, ranches, and agribusinesses, Lake Area Technical College (LATC) has partnered with Corteva Agriscience to arm the next generation of agricultural professionals with vital, life-saving skills.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A pair of juveniles were taken into custody early Monday morning after a multi‑county pursuit involving several law enforcement agencies along Interstate 29.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Sheriff Howell concluded his report by providing an audit of the newly integrated Flock Safety automated license plate reader (ALPR) network, demonstrating an immediate return on investment for local investigators. The camera grid logged 82,910 total vehicle reads during the audit window.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A portion of the sheriff’s report focused on an escalating capacity crisis within the South Dakota Department of Corrections, which is forcing Codington County to house fully sentenced state convicts for extended periods due to a lack of space in state facilities. The jail’s average daily population (ADP) for April hovered at 51.87 inmates, peaking at a high of 60 on April 19.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Sheriff Brad Howell delivered a detailed monthly report to county commissioners on Tuesday morning, reporting steady law enforcement activity for April 2026 while shedding light on severe, costly gridlock tied to the South Dakota state prison system.