Northeast Radio SD News - Milbank, SD - Grant County Sheriff Kevin Owen is set to conclude his 15-year tenure in law enforcement at the end of December, transitioning immediately into a key administrative role for the county.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Codington County Commissioners took action on two key administrative and infrastructure items, approving a payment for the new jail project and authorizing the temporary closure of the Treasurer’s Office for necessary renovations.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Codington County Commissioners voted to approve the renewal of a long-standing franchise agreement with East River Electric Cooperative, Inc., securing the continued operation of vital high-voltage transmission lines and substations across the county.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - In a move deemed crucial for the community’s social services infrastructure, the Codington County Commission approved an emergency application for a federal transitional housing grant.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - South Dakota Attorney General Marty J. Jackley has issued a cease and desist demand to Mayday Medicines Inc. (Mayday), ordering the company to immediately stop advertising the sale of abortion-inducing pills in South Dakota. The Attorney General stated that the company’s business practices appear to constitute a deceptive act or practice under state consumer protection laws.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (SDGFP) is asking the public for assistance regarding a recent incident of improper disposal and “wanton waste” of pheasant carcasses discovered in the Clark area.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - During last night’s administrative reports, Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen provided the Watertown School Board with an update on recent legislative developments in Pierre, most notably the Governor’s proposed budget address and anticipated bills concerning property tax relief and school cell phone policies.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board received an enthusiastic update last night on the progress of the McKinley Early Childhood Center (ECC), which is now in its second year of operation.

Northeast Radio SD News - Clark, SD - A joint investigation conducted by the Clark Police Department and the Watertown Police Department resulted in the arrest of 33-year-old Jose Burgos-Paqui on December 8, 2025, in connection with a series of ATM fraud incidents.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS), a division of Sanford Health, has been named to the prestigious Forbes’ Top Hospitals 2026 list, a new national ranking that recognizes acute-care hospitals for delivering high-quality, safe, and value-driven care.

Northeast Radio SD News - Elkton, SD - A structure fire on Monday afternoon resulted in the total loss of a garage and two vehicles located two miles west of Elkton on SD Highway 13, according to the Brookings County Sheriff’s Office. No injuries were reported in the incident.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Lake Area Technical College (LATC) Esports program is set to reach a new competitive high this Friday as its Call of Duty: Warzone 2v2 roster competes for the NJCAAE National Championship . The match, a best-of-five series against USC Sumter , is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. This appearance marks the program’s first national title contest since its inception five years ago, reflecting the rapid and successful growth of collegiat

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown School District (WSD) and Codington County have formally entered into a combined election agreement for the June 2, 2026, election and all subsequent elections on the first Tuesday in June. This decision standardizes the process for local elections and aligns the district with recent state legislation.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown School District has formally approved the retirement of long-time employee Jolene Sutton, who dedicated 25 years of service to the district, concluding her career at Lincoln Elementary School.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College (LATC) has announced important updates to scholarship opportunities for both high school students taking dual-credit courses and those applying for the highly competitive Build Dakota Scholarship.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Joy Ranch of SD has announced a major expansion project: the construction of a new Multi-Purpose Recreational Event Center designed to meet the growing demand for year-round, accessible programming.

Northeast Radio SD News - Castlewood, SD - Two individuals were taken to a local hospital following a single-vehicle rollover crash on Interstate 29 (I-29) in Hamlin County this morning, Monday, December 8, 2025. At approximately 8:41 a.m., emergency crews responded to the incident near Mile Marker 169 in the southbound lanes of I-29.

WATERTOWN, S.D. – Watertown’s music scene recently got a boost when the local alternative band Chester took to the airwaves, performing original tracks live in the Northeast Radio SD studio. The youthful trio, composed of Jaden (drums), Keegan (bass), and Quade (lead/songwriter), demonstrated their high-energy style, rooted primarily in 90s alternative and classic rock influences.

Local community and faith leaders are collaborating to host a major two-day conference aimed at bringing awareness, healing, and resources to the growing issue of sexual brokenness and relational dysfunction within the community.

Northeast Radio SD News - Iroquois, SD - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has announced that a Kingsbury County Grand Jury has indicted an Iroquois man on one felony count of Aggravated Assault in connection with a shooting that occurred on November 22 in Iroquois.