Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - A panel of local leaders at the Watertown Development Company (WDC) annual meeting, moderated by David Strait of Austin Law, outlined key economic development successes and identified critical hurdles facing the community's future growth. The discussion focused on four core pillars: the banking community, manufacturing, city administration, and the municipal utility.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Codington County's Director of Equalization, Shauna Constant, informed the Codington County Commissioners that the full property reappraisal for Lake Kampeska will not be completed this year, postponing the impact of new values on property tax bills until 2028.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The County Board of Commissioners has authorized its commissioner liaison to the jail project, along with the board chair, to approve minor design and construction provisionally changes up to $100,000 to prevent work interruptions on the new jail facility.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Watertown is set to be featured on the acclaimed streaming series “My Town,” a documentary show exploring the unique narratives of thriving small towns across the United States. The episode is designed to provide viewers with an authentic look at what it is like to live, work, and play in Watertown through the stories of its residents.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue (WFR) responded to a two-vehicle collision yesterday at approximately 5:10 p.m. at the intersection of 26th Avenue and 19th Street NE.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue was dispatched to Shooters Bar and Grill, located at the corner of Maple Street and Kemp Avenue, at approximately 4 p.m. today, following a report of a commercial kitchen fire.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board officially approved the district's 2024-2025 fiscal year annual financial report. The report, which has already been submitted to and approved by the Department of Education, details the economic health of the district, including its significant operating funds.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board has approved a supplemental budget. This key action shifts $385,000 in expenditures from the General Fund to the Special Education Fund.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Crowned Ridge Energy Storage I, LLC ("CRES") has filed a Notice of Intent with the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to construct, own, and operate a 120-megawatt (MW), 4-hour Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Codington County, South Dakota. The company estimates the total cost of construction for the proposed facility to be approximately $174 million.

The initial report of suspected child abuse was called in Tuesday (Oct. 14) afternoon. Brookings Police said they began an investigation and found that Bailey D. Melchor had subjected his three-month old daughter to abuse by allegedly throwing, striking, squeezing and choking her.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board has affirmed its support for the Customized Arrow Academy (CAA) at Watertown High School following a thorough review and debate over the program’s current structure and historical performance. The discussion concluded with board members acknowledging the program's efficiency and its vital role in serving the needs of a significant portion of the student body.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board approved a variety of contract recommendations, including staff additions for a growing extracurricular program and the launch of a new student activity at Lake Area Technical College (LATC).

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College (LATC) has set a new fall enrollment record, with 2,321 students registered for the current term, slightly exceeding the previous record. The announcement was made by Cam Cory, Vice President of LATC, during a presentation at the Watertown School Board meeting last night.

Northeast Radio SD News - Florence, SD - Florence Elementary Preschool teacher Mrs. Kendra Mastel was recently awarded an Exemplary Level certificate for her work in designing a creative and engaging preschool program, as recognized by the School Administrators of South Dakota (SASD).

Northeast Radio SD News - Volga, SD - Lake Area Technical College continued its 60th Anniversary Tailgate Tour Friday night with a spirited stop at the Sioux Valley vs. Beresford football game. The event marked the tour’s eighth celebration, bringing together community members, students, and educators for an evening of recognition and outreach.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board was recognized at tonight's meeting for its commitment to professional development and leadership, receiving the “ALL Award” for the 2024-2025 school year from the Associated School Boards of South Dakota (ASBSD).

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board received the September financial report, presented by Business Manager Heidi Clausen, detailing the current status of the district's various funds.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - A two-vehicle crash early Tuesday morning disrupted traffic at the intersection of 9th Avenue SE and 5th Street SE, prompting a swift response from Watertown Police and Fire/Rescue. At approximately 7:21 AM, emergency crews were dispatched to the scene where a 2014 Jeep Wrangler, driven by a 21-year-old Watertown male, collided with a 2019 Ford Escape operated by a 24-year-old Watertown female. The Jeep was traveling southbound on 5t

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - As deer mating season ramps up across South Dakota, AAA is sounding the alarm for drivers to stay alert and prepared. October through December marks the peak of vehicle-deer collisions, and the consequences can be both dangerous and expensive.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue responded to a two-vehicle crash Monday morning at the intersection of 1st Avenue North and Broadway Street. The collision occurred at approximately 11:45 a.m., leaving both vehicles with significant front-end damage and disabled in the roadway.