Northeast Radio SD News – Deuel County, SD - Deuel County voters will decide on June 2 whether a 71‑acre parcel of farmland in Scandinavia Township should be rezoned from agricultural to commercial‑industrial to allow Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) to pursue a natural gas power plant near Toronto. The Special Referendum Election will be held countywide on the same day as the statewide Republican Primary.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - This past Thursday, the Watertown Rotary Club hosted its annual Student of the Month luncheon, celebrating an elite group of eighth-grade students from Watertown Middle School for their exceptional scholarship, leadership, citizenship, and character.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A historic offensive weekend from Markus Pitkin and back‑to‑back standout pitching performances powered Watertown to a Super Regionals sweep of Sioux Falls Lincoln, securing the Arrows’ return to the SDHSBA Class A State Tournament for the second straight year.

Northeast Radio SD News – Arlington, SD - A pickup was destroyed Saturday afternoon after a vehicle fire spread into a nearby field north of Arlington, according to the Brookings County Sheriff’s Office.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has filed the final ballot explanation for a proposed Constitutional Amendment clarifying that only United States citizens are eligible to vote in South Dakota elections.

Northeast Radio SD News – National News - The U.S. Department of Justice has announced a landmark resolution with Texas Children’s Hospital (TCH), marking the first enforcement action in the Department’s national investigation into alleged violations of federal law involving medical procedures performed on minors.

Northeast Radio SD News – Brookings County, SD - The Brookings County Sheriff’s Office has released details on several incidents reported between May 10 and May 12, including a residential burglary, a multi‑agency pursuit, two fires, and a hit‑and‑run in a school parking lot.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue provided mutual aid to the Florence Fire Department Friday after a brush fire broke out near the intersection of 451st Avenue and 166th Street, according to a WFR media release.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown Public Works Department will begin a lift station improvement project Monday, May 18, with work scheduled to continue through Friday, May 22, pending weather or unforeseen issues, according to a public service announcement from the Engineering and Wastewater Division.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - A Pierre man has been indicted on 11 felony charges, including five counts of First‑Degree Rape, in a case involving two victims under the age of 13, according to South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A three‑year community project led by Watertown’s four major service clubs will be celebrated Monday, May 18, with a ribbon-cutting and open house at Lifesong Event Space. The initiative brought together Rotary, Kiwanis, Optimist, and Lions to install new, updated signage along key highway entrances to the city.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - Volunteer fire departments across South Dakota can now apply for a share of $5 million in new state grant funding to purchase critical personal protective equipment (PPE), according to an announcement Wednesday from the South Dakota Department of Public Safety (DPS).

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Air travel through Watertown Regional Airport continued to climb in April, with the city reporting 1,028 enplanements, a 14% increase over the same month in FY25, according to the Public Works Department.

Northeast Radio SD News – National News - The Department of Justice announced the results of Operation Iron Pursuit, a month-long nationwide crackdown targeting child sex predators and working to rescue young victims. Conducted from April 1 through April 30 during National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the federal operation led to the location of more than 200 child victims and the arrest of over 350 child sexual abuse offenders nationwide.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown Public Works Department, through its Engineering and Wastewater Division, is currently working on a localized lift station improvement project. The infrastructure upgrades officially commenced on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, and are projected to wrap up by Friday, May 22, 2026, pending any unforeseen complications.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR) has announced the return of its premier online employment initiative, the second annual “Jobs in the 605: Level Up Your Career” statewide virtual hiring event.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - For Siri Bach, serving on the Watertown Area Community Foundation’s (WACF) Youth Council has been much more than an extracurricular activity—it has been a masterclass in community impact.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A new season of public art is officially underway in Watertown as 16 unique sculptures have been installed across the community for the 2026–2027 Artwalk exhibit.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Area Community Foundation (WACF) is proving once again that the future of the community starts in the classroom. Through its annual Area School Partnership Program, the Foundation has awarded a total of $6,000 in grants to three local school districts, funding innovative projects that fall outside the lines of standard school budgets.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Hockey Association (WHA) recently celebrated a milestone in community spirit and remembrance, presenting a $2,500 gift to the Christopher (Chris) Rieb Fund. The donation, presented to Dr. Mark and Susan Rieb on behalf of their late son’s fund, is held by the Watertown Area Community Foundation.