South Dakota Searchlight - Molly Wetsch - More than a year after the case by a former Mitchell baseball player was filed, a judge has ruled that statements made by the American Legion and circulated by the Mitchell Republic and KELO-TV do not constitute defamation.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board worked through a substantial list of policy updates, personnel actions, and operational approvals Monday night, addressing everything from student safety and facility rental fees to adult meal prices and the annual fall athletic fundraiser.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board received one of its most comprehensive academic briefings of the year Monday night, as Curriculum Director Trisha Walker delivered an in‑depth update on the district’s curriculum revisions, summer work, and instructional changes set to launch this fall.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board approved several property‑related items Monday night, including a contingency increase for the Ag Commodities Trading Lab, a construction change order, and new simulation mannequins for both the Nursing and Surgical Technology programs. All items were presented under Agenda Item 4.2 – Property by LATC President Tiffany Sanderson.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - With classes set to begin August 24, the Watertown School Board moved through a series of personnel actions Monday night, approving resignations, contract recommendations, and a key hiring authorization for the college’s newly accredited Dental Hygiene program.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD) School Board Award of Excellence, recognizing the board’s exemplary leadership and commitment to student achievement across the district.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - After weeks of public discussion and parent concern, the Watertown School Board voted Monday night to approve new pickup and drop‑off locations for five out‑of‑district school districts that bus students into Watertown. The decision formally ends the use of the Boys & Girls Club as a drop‑off site for Florence, Henry, and Waverly–South Shore buses.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Lake Area Technical College Foundation has announced the return of the Feuerstein Series, a long‑running community seminar established in 2000 by Lew Feuerstein, family, and friends in memory of his late wife, Dee Feuerstein. Dee, a well‑known Watertown educator and businesswoman, is remembered for her commitment to personal growth, leadership, and community service. Although Lew passed away in April 2023, the beloved series conti

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - With summer in full swing and students soon returning to school, AAA is reminding South Dakotans to prioritize bicycle and e‑bike safety as riding activity increases across neighborhoods, trails, and school routes.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - More than 80 women gathered Thursday at the Redlin Art Center Pavilion for the Watertown Area Community Foundation’s annual Women & Giving Coffee & Conversations, an event designed to connect supporters directly with local nonprofits and scholarship recipients.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Support is growing for a Watertown family displaced after an early‑morning house fire Monday on 2nd Street NW. A GoFundMe has been launched to assist Dillon and Doreen Root and their children as they face months of repairs and recovery.

Northeast Radio SD News – Sturgis, SD - The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) has released the first three days of traffic counts for vehicles entering Sturgis during the 86th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, which runs Aug. 7–16, 2026. Daily counts are being recorded at nine entry points around the city.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board will revisit transportation arrangements for out‑of‑district students tonight, following weeks of questions from parents after the district informed neighboring schools they could no longer use the Boys & Girls Club as an after‑school drop‑off site.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - wo standout Watertown Post 17 players have been selected to the 2026 South Dakota American Legion Baseball All‑State Teams, earning recognition from coaches across the state after exceptional summer seasons.

Northeast Radio SD News – Sturgis, SD - The South Dakota Highway Patrol has released its daily Sturgis Motorcycle Rally activity report covering the 24‑hour period from 6 a.m. Sunday, August 9, to 6 a.m. Monday, August 10.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Agwrx Cooperative has awarded $10,000 in donations to support local 4‑H youth programs across the region, reinforcing the cooperative’s commitment to rural communities and the families who participate in county fair traditions each summer.

South Dakota News Watch – Sturgis, SD - It takes only a brief drive through the streets of Sturgis during the 2026 motorcycle rally to realize that three-wheeled cycles have become a hot new trend in the biker world.

Northeast Radio SD News – Brookings, SD - Two people were evaluated for injuries Sunday afternoon after a single‑vehicle rollover on Interstate 29 near mile marker 140, according to a media release from the Brookings County Sheriff’s Office.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue responded to a residential structure fire at 414 2nd St. NW early Monday morning, after a 2:00 a.m. report of smoke and flames coming from a two‑story single‑family home.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Figure Skate Club closed out an unforgettable week at the 2026 U.S. Figure Skating National Showcase with a historic national title, multiple podium finishes, and a long list of Top‑10 national placements across individual, trio, duet, comedic, character, and production events.