Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In a significant boost to rural emergency response capabilities, Glacial Lakes Energy (GLE) announced this week that it has awarded over $371,000 in grants to 34 fire departments across the region. The funding, part of GLE’s newly launched Fire Department Grant Program, was distributed to both career and volunteer departments located within a 50-mile radius of the cooperative’s four ethanol plants.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Economic development is rarely a process of instant gratification. For Chris Clifton and the Watertown Development Corporation (WDC), it is a marathon of infrastructure, planning, and high-stakes real estate development that he describes with a simple metaphor: “making the sausage”.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) has announced that registration is now open for the 29th Annual Hospital Hill Run, scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2026.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Visit Watertown is joining destinations across the country in celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week, May 3–9, 2026, recognizing the travel industry’s role in economic growth, job creation, and community development.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - Attorney General Marty Jackley has officially filed a draft title and explanation for a proposed constitutional amendment that aims to clarify voter eligibility requirements in South Dakota. The measure, if approved by voters during the November 3, 2026, general election, would explicitly state that an individual must be a citizen of the United States to be eligible to vote in the state.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Local Emergency: Oven Fire in Watertown

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In a special broadcast live from Watertown on Northeast Radio SD, with news broadcaster Steve Jurrens, local business experts gathered to mark Financial Literacy Month by providing a masterclass in small business ownership. Dr. Melissa Meidinger, Regional Director of the SBDC, and Mark Nelson of GrowSD joined forces to demystify the complexities of business lending and the critical steps required for both startups and established busi

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The heart of Watertown is beating faster as the Downtown Watertown Collective gears up for a series of events designed to bring art, music, and community spirit to the streets. Michael Heuer and Jill Makepeace sat down with Northeast Radio SD to give a preview of what’s in store, starting with the much-anticipated “Art of Downtown” this weekend.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - As the June primary approaches, Gary Hudiburgh, a candidate for South Dakota House District 4, joined Northeast Radio SD to discuss his unique background and his plans to “reclaim communities at risk.”

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Navigating the journey of motherhood for the first time can be as daunting as it is rewarding. To bridge the gap between pregnancy and early childhood development, Bright Start, a program under the South Dakota Department of Health, is offering a lifeline to families across the state.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue responded Wednesday evening to a reported oven fire on the 3400 block of 16th Avenue SW, according to a media release from the department.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - At the Watertown Regional Library Tuesday afternoon for the Heartland AI Ethics Forum, a first‑of‑its‑kind community conversation on artificial intelligence, rural sovereignty, and the future of human work. The event was organized by Zachary Thompson of Liberty Forge AI Consulting and moderated by Steve Jurrens of Northeast Radio SD.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Northeast Radio SD newscast for Wednesday, April 29, 2026, provided a comprehensive look at local emergency responses, significant legal developments, community events, and a lighthearted dive into South Dakota’s history.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - As the 2026 primary election cycle enters full swing, Codington County Auditor Brenda Hanten joined news broadcaster Steve Jurrens on Northeast Radio SD on Monday to provide critical updates for residents ahead of the June 2nd Primary.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - This newscast, hosted by Steve Jurens for Northeast Radio SD on April 28, 2026, provides a comprehensive look at local elections, community initiatives, and fiscal developments in the Watertown area.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Local emergency responders were called to the scene of a traffic accident on the southwest side of the city late Tuesday morning.

Northeast Radio SD News – National News - Opioid manufacturer Purdue Pharma LP was sentenced in federal court Tuesday and ordered to pay more than $5 billion in criminal penalties for its role in fueling the nationwide opioid crisis.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - This Northeast Radio SD newscast, anchored by Steve Jurrens on Monday, April 27, 2026, covers major community projects, public safety alerts, and local political updates for the Watertown area. The news is sponsored by Hahler Automotive in Webster, SD.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Area PACH program is gearing up for its annual May Day Food Drive, a two‑day community effort aimed at stocking shelves ahead of the busy summer season. Donations will be collected on Friday, May 1, and Saturday, May 2, at multiple locations across the city.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Facing the dual challenges of a statewide “wobbly” tax structure and declining local enrollment, the Watertown School Board met Monday night to review a $116,617,894 preliminary budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The proposal reflects a 3.66% decrease across all funds from the previous year, driven largely by proactive staffing adjustments and strategic fund management.