Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In a move designed to alleviate local flooding issues, the Council will vote on vacating approximately 14,430 square feet of unimproved public right-of-way located near 19th Street SW. The petition was filed by adjacent property owners Jeffrey and Sandra Stadheim.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A pending annexation of nearly 100 acres into the City of Watertown has brought a dispute between a local gravel pit operator and Codington County officials to a boiling point. J&J Land Sales, LLC is seeking city annexation to continue its mining operations, a move that township and county officials fear could wipe away a trail of recent zoning and right-of-way violations.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council is preparing to vote on a residential expansion this Monday, June 15, 2026, as it reviews the creation and development agreement for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District Number 24.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council is set to vote on Monday, June 15, 2026, on whether to authorize the purchase of a 2.91-acre parcel of land from the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SD DOT) for $12,200.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council on Monday night will consider approving an agreement with the South Dakota Department of Transportation that would reimburse the city $24,930.65 for pavement replacement work near the second-generation hangars at Watertown Regional Airport.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council on Monday night will consider approving Change Order No. 1‑Final for the 2026 10th Ave NW Water Main Project, increasing the contract by $8,629 for a new total of $95,229.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council on Monday night will consider approving a $526,247 purchase for a new ADA‑accessible playground at McKinley Park, a major upgrade that would replace the park’s aging equipment and expand its inclusive play area.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - At Tuesday’s Codington County Commission meeting, officials were presented with a stark contrast: while the community faces a sharp increase in economic hardship and housing instability, the county managed to secure rare financial savings on a local infrastructure project.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Youth Diversion Program reported an 87% success rate this fiscal year. Director Louis Canfield told commissioners that 266 of 386 referred youth have completed their diversion plans, which address issues ranging from substance use to property damage. The program connects youth with screenings, mental health evaluations, and educational courses.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Post 17 came up short on Wednesday, falling in both games of a road doubleheader against Brandon Valley Post 131.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - An Elkton man was arrested on Wednesday night, June 3, 2026, following an investigation into a reported incident of sexual contact without consent, according to the Brookings County Sheriff’s Office.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Tensions flared at Tuesday’s Codington County Commission meeting as local representatives raised serious concerns regarding the ongoing operations of the J&J Earthworks gravel pit in Elmira Township.

Northeast Radio SD News – Brookings County, SD - A Sioux Falls man was arrested late Monday night after allegedly leading Brookings County deputies on a high‑speed pursuit that reached speeds over 140 miles per hour, according to the Brookings County Sheriff’s Office.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A Watertown man has been sentenced to two decades in the state penitentiary following his conviction for the rape of an intoxicated juvenile last fall.

Northeast Radio SD News – Sisseton, SD - A Sisseton woman has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for her role in a 2023 fentanyl overdose death in Aberdeen and for later failing to appear for sentencing, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Dakota.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Severe thunderstorms swept across northeast South Dakota early Wednesday morning, producing widespread wind damage, downed trees, and a confirmed tornado near Henry, according to preliminary reports from the National Weather Service in Aberdeen.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown Community Development Department has introduced new phone numbers for residents, contractors, and developers to use when scheduling building permit inspections.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - During the June 8 meeting, the Watertown School Board unanimously approved an amendment to its exclusive ArrowTV sponsorship agreement with Dakotaland Federal Credit Union and DFS Insurance.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - During the June 8, 2026, meeting of the Watertown School Board, a routine first reading of the district’s grading policy (Policy IKA) evolved into a debate on educational philosophy, student motivation, and standards-based assessment.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD – Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen delivered a detailed update Monday night on the Watertown School District’s ongoing strategic plan work, outlining progress in enrollment trends, staffing needs, facilities planning, and long‑range district priorities.