Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - Gubernatorial candidate and Congressman Dusty Johnson announced a new policy proposal on Thursday aimed at reducing property tax burdens for South Dakota homeowners. The plan, scheduled for implementation in 2027, focuses on affordability for seniors, families, and first-time buyers.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Mount Marty University to launch Leadership Lab, a new eight-week professional development series designed to cultivate leadership capacity among area professionals.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue responded to a report of smoke at a multi-family residence in the 100 block of 7th Ave NE earlier today.

Federal officials face growing calls to end expanded activity by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minnesota after a protester was fatally shot Wednesday. Community activists said they remain committed to pursuing accountability but the consistent fear is having an effect.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Codington County 4-H programs are in full swing for the 2026 season, with maximum participation in shooting sports and preparations underway for the upcoming Watertown Winter Farm Show.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Codington County Commissioners began the 2026 term Tuesday with the re-election of Troy VanDusen as chairman and a debate over commissioner pay that required three separate motions to resolve.

Northeast Radio SD News - Winner, SD - Tripp County State’s Attorney Zachary Pahlke and South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley have announced an active investigation into a sophisticated email scam that resulted in the fraudulent transfer of over $826,000 from Tripp County government funds.

Northeast Radio SD News - Deadwood, SD - A former employee of the South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS) was arraigned Tuesday in Lawrence County Circuit Court on multiple charges related to the falsification of investigative reports.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce has officially kicked off 2026 with a packed schedule of community events, ranging from competitive culinary battles to the historic 81st Winter Farm Show.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that Mark Stephen Gullings, 44, of Mitchell, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison on January 5, 2026, for the production of child pornography.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - In Northeast Radio SD’s first-ever Virtual Cracker Barrel session, District 4 and 5 legislators met Tuesday to outline the agenda for the 101st South Dakota Legislative Session. The delegation addressed a spectrum of regional concerns, from a $400-million data center proposal and the critical state of rural EMS to a contentious debate over property tax relief.

Arial view of Watertown Regional Airport with parked cars, a green landscape, and "Fly ATY" text with a plane icon. Clear, sunny day.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - During Monday night’s City Council meeting, City Manager Alan Stager outlined several initiatives scheduled for discussion in early 2026, including measures related to infrastructure transparency and the creation of a new zoning district.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Following discussions on park drainage, members of the Watertown City Council turned their attention to the deteriorating state of roads surrounding Lake Kampeska during the meeting on January 5, 2026.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council conducted a first reading tonight of an ordinance designed to “clean up” regulations for the city’s new Residential Storage District (R-S), adding strict design standards and a total ban on shipping containers within those areas.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council voted unanimously Monday night to approve a $79,367.27 bid award to Level Contracting LLC for a drainage project at Stokes-Thomas Lake City Park. The initiative aims to solve persistent flooding that has rendered nearly two dozen campsites unusable during wet seasons, resulting in considerable lost revenue for the city.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - As the 101st South Dakota Legislative Session prepares to convene next week, State Senator Glen Vilhauer visited the Watertown City Council tonight to update the public and council.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Arrows wrestling team put on a strong showing at the Lincoln High School Invitational on December 30, 2025, finishing second as a team and celebrating four individual champions.

Northeast Radio SD News – Big Stone City, SD - Otter Tail Power Company and Xcel Energy are hosting a series of public open houses in January 2026 to discuss the PowerOn Midwest Big Stone South to Brookings transmission line project. These events follow initial outreach in October 2025 and aim to gather more community input as the project advances into the route development phase.