Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue (WFR) responded to a hazardous materials call on Interstate 29 Thursday afternoon after a tractor-trailer accident resulted in a punctured fuel tank.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College (LATC) is opening the door to debt-free education as the latest application cycle for the Build Dakota Scholarship officially kicks off.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Lakers hockey program is experiencing a surge in participation and community engagement, driven by a world-class facility and a commitment to accessible youth development.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) has announced the appointment of Jon Hoffman as its new Director of Facilities Management.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) has officially unveiled the winners of its sixth annual Snowplow Naming Contest, adding 12 newly christened vehicles to its winter maintenance fleet.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - State Representative Dylan Jordan (R-District 4) returned to the South Dakota Capitol this week, signaling a focus on property rights, Second Amendment protections, and fiscal restraint as the 101st Legislative Session officially began.

Northeast Radio SD News - Castlewood, SD - Icy road conditions contributed to a two-vehicle injury crash early Friday morning northwest of Castlewood, according to the Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College will host a free Financial Aid Saturday on Feb. 7, 2026, to assist students and families with the federal student aid process.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - A Watertown man is facing several felony charges following allegations of sexual assault involving a minor child. Rogelio Elvis Ventura Ortley, 20, was arrested after an investigation by the Watertown Police Department into incidents reported in late December 2025.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Codington County has announced the official deadlines and filing procedures for candidates seeking office in the upcoming 2026 Primary and General Elections.

In sweeping changes to the childhood vaccine schedule, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention no longer recommends universal vaccination against six diseases. In justifying the move, health officials made misleading claims about vaccine safety while downplaying or omitting benefits.

Northeast Radio SD News - Sisseton, SD - The South Dakota Department of Transportation has announced the start of a multi-million dollar infrastructure project on Highway 127, scheduled to begin Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026.

Northeast Radio SD News – Yankton County, SD - The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) has announced that a major bridge reconstruction project will begin Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, leading to a long-term closure of two key county highways.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - A sentencing hearing held Thursday morning in Codington County highlighted the profound impact of local criminal activity on the community’s sense of safety, as Ted “TJ” Hurkes was sentenced to 50 years in the state penitentiary.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP News) — A federal officer shot a man in the leg in Minneapolis after being attacked with a shovel and broom handle, further heightening the sense of fear and anger radiating across the city a week after an immigration agent fatally shot a woman in the head.

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.