Northeast Radio SD News - White, SD - A single-vehicle rollover crash on Interstate 29 left one man seriously injured on the evening of New Year’s Day. The Brookings County Sheriff’s Office responded to the incident at approximately 8:04 p.m. on Thursday near mile marker 144, just outside of White.

Northeast Radio SD News - PASADENA, CA – Travel South Dakota’s entry in the 137th Rose Parade, titled “Carved in Stone; A Legacy of Teamwork,” has been honored with the prestigious Americana Award. The distinction recognizes the float as the most outstanding depiction of national treasures and traditions in the annual New Year’s Day event.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The legacy of local community leader Rebecca “Becky” Weber continues to impact the region through a $5,000 donation to Joy Ranch of South Dakota.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Prairie Lakes Healthcare System celebrated a joyful start to the new year with the arrival of the region's first baby of 2026. Ariya Russman was born at 1:28 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2026, weighing 8 pounds and 11 ounces. She is the daughter of Carmen Thovson and Quincy Russman. Proud grandparents include Erin and Tony Thovson and Terri Russman.

Northeast Radio SD News – Lake Norden, SD - An 86-year-old Wichita, Kansas, woman was safely located in Hamlin County on Thursday afternoon after being the subject of a multi-state Silver Alert.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Codington County Hockey Club has announced a full slate of home games for the Watertown Shamrocks this January, featuring weekly matchups and a special tribute to local first responders.

Northeast Radio SD News – Union Center, SD - Governor Larry Rhoden concluded the year by setting a historic fundraising record in his hometown. A campaign event held Tuesday night at the Central Meade County Community Center raised over $30,000, marking the largest candidate fundraiser in the history of Union Center.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown School District announced a major reduction in student lunch debt this week, thanks to over $20,500 in combined donations from local community partners and an anonymous donor.

Northeast Radio SD News - Arlington, SD - Authorities have released the names of the individuals involved in a fatal two-vehicle collision that occurred Friday evening on the western edge of Arlington.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Bureau of Finance and Management (BFM) has released the state’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for fiscal year 2025, highlighting a period of significant fiscal expansion and the continued preservation of the state’s top-tier credit standing.

Northeast Radio SD News – Doland/Roslyn, SD - The South Dakota State Historical Society has announced the recipients of the Deadwood Fund Grant for the Fall 2025 cycle, awarding matching funds to critical historic preservation projects in Keystone, Hot Springs, Doland, Roslyn, and Brookings.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - For Robert Fuller, trapping is more than just a seasonal hobby; it is a lifelong commitment to conservation, education, and the preservation of a “dying art.” Known to many as “Fidel,” Fuller, along with his wife, Cheryl, recently shared insights into the industry that shaped the American frontier and continues to play a vital role in South Dakota’s ecosystem today.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Following the grant announcement at Sentry, Governor Larry Rhoden and GOED Commissioner Bill Even took a moment with Northeast Radio SD News broadcaster, Steve Jurrens, to discuss the values and vision driving South Dakota’s economic success. From the “Midwest work ethic” to a family farm legacy spanning 141 years, the conversation highlighted why South Dakota remains a premier destination for business.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - In a significant boost to regional economic growth, Governor Larry Rhoden announced a $500,000 grant from the state’s Future Fund to support infrastructure development at Watertown’s Calvin Industrial Park. The announcement was made during a gathering of state and local leaders at the Sentry facility, highlighting a unique multi-agency partnership dedicated to the city’s industrial expansion.

Northeast Radio SD News - South Dakota - The Justice Department announced Tuesday that a federal court has entered a stipulated order resolving a case against Disney Worldwide Services Inc. and Disney Entertainment Operations LLC regarding allegations of privacy violations involving children’s online data.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota: South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has announced the first three components of a 10-bill legislative package for 2026, targeting drug use in state prisons, protecting minors from unregulated substances, and the rise of AI-generated pornography.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - Governor Larry Rhoden and the South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) announced Monday that the state has secured $189.4 million in federal funding for Fiscal Year 2026 to overhaul and strengthen rural healthcare systems.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - A Harrisburg man has been sentenced in federal court for his role in a scheme to evade federal banking laws through a practice known as “structuring.”

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - As 2025 draws to a close, the Labor and Delivery team at Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is reflecting on a remarkably active year that saw the arrival of hundreds of new residents to the region.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Figure Skate Club (WFSC) is entering its winter season with record-breaking growth and a new slate of national competitive opportunities. Coach Taylor Johnson recently joined Steve Jurrens and Dorene Foster on Northeast Radio SD to discuss the club’s transition to a year-round program and the upcoming “Learn to Skate” winter session.