Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - A former head equestrian coach at South Dakota State University (SDSU) is facing a felony grand theft charge following allegations that she misused university and taxpayer resources for her personal benefit.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College is now accepting applications for the Build Dakota Scholarship program, offering students a pathway to graduate debt-free and enter high-demand career fields in South Dakota. The application period is currently open with a deadline of March 31, 2026.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - From the “pioneering” days of 2003 to the artificial intelligence revolution of 2026, the Watertown School District is focusing on a future where technology is a seamless, “invisible” part of the classroom experience.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board greenlit several equipment purchases and lease agreements for Lake Area Technical College (LATC) during its Monday night meeting, aimed at bolstering the school’s nursing and heavy equipment programs.

Northeast Radio SD News The Watertown School Board took time during its Monday night meeting to celebrate a wave of recent successes in both fine arts and athletics, recognizing students who earned state-level honors in oral interpretation and football.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Staying connected to local events in Watertown has become more efficient as Visit Watertown highlights the ongoing success of its all-inclusive community calendar.

Northeast Radio SD News - Gary, SD - A two-vehicle collision at a rural intersection sent one driver to a Sioux Falls hospital late Monday afternoon. The Deuel County Sheriff’s Office reports that emergency crews were dispatched to the intersection of South Dakota Highway 22 and 486th Avenue at approximately 4:05 p.m. on January 12.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Police Department (WPD) has announced the recipients of its annual community awards, recognizing several local individuals and businesses for their exceptional contributions to public safety and community engagement.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Police Department has recognized Active Towing with the 2025 Community Partner Award, highlighting a collaborative effort that strengthens local law enforcement training and safety.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - As the second semester begins, Watertown School District officials are turning their attention to the South Dakota State Capitol, where a proposed freeze in K-12 funding has sparked concerns over the district’s future budget.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Watertown School Board member Roshal Rossman has “officially” entered the race to retain her seat in the upcoming 2026 election cycle.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board began the new year on a high note Monday night, announcing that a wave of community generosity has effectively cleared several negative student meal accounts.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - State Representative Matt Roby officially announced his candidacy for re-election to the South Dakota House of Representatives, seeking to continue representing District 5.

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Northeast Radio SD News - Brookings, SD - The 10th set of saturation patrols under Operation: Prairie Thunder (OPT) on Wednesday, Jan. 7. The two-day operation in Brookings focused on interdicting criminal activity and enhancing road safety through shared regional resources.

South Dakota relies on certain fee revenue and federal dollars for projects to improve wildlife habitat, including grassland conservation. Now, organizers are looking at other states with more dynamic funding streams and wondering if the same can be done here.

Northeast Radio SD News – Lake Albert, SD - The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission introduced several key proposals during its January meeting held at the Pierre Ramkota on January 8-9, including a change for local property owners at Lake Albert.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Police Department recently held its annual awards banquet on Thursday, January 8, 2026, to recognize exceptional performance, commemorate dedicated service, and foster teamwork between agency personnel and the community.

Northeast Radio SD News – Sioux Falls, SD - The South Dakota Highway Patrol is requesting assistance from the public to identify a commercial vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run investigation.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Jeremiah Peacemaker, a South Dakota resident who spent three and a half years in custody before being acquitted of murder, has filed a comprehensive federal civil rights lawsuit against dozens of law enforcement officials and municipal entities.