Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue responded Monday to a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 212 at 464th Avenue, where heavy fog and low visibility were reported in the area at the time of the response.

Northeast Radio SD News – Sioux Falls - The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Dakota collected more than $9.5 million through legal actions during the 2025 fiscal year.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - As part of Severe Weather Week, the City of Watertown and Codington County Emergency Management have announced a comprehensive test of the community’s emergency alert systems scheduled for Friday, April 17, 2026.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Local fire crews successfully contained a fast-moving grass fire south of Watertown on Sunday afternoon, preventing significant damage to nearby structures.

Northeast Radio SD News – Buffalo Gap, SD - Firefighters made significant strides Sunday in the battle against the 79 Fire, pushing containment to 60% by early evening. Improved mapping has also provided a more precise measurement of the fire’s footprint, now estimated at 5,408 acres.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Arrow baseball team kicked off its 2026 campaign with a high-octane Saturday in Sioux Falls, showcasing a potent offense in a split doubleheader. The Arrows dominated Shanley (ND) 12-5 in the opener before falling 12-11 to Sioux Falls Lincoln in a late-inning heartbreaker.

Northeast Radio SD News – Buffalo Gap, SD - Firefighters successfully held the perimeter of the 79 Fire overnight, maintaining 40% containment on the 6,000-acre blaze burning in eastern Custer County.

The highest concentrations of “forever chemicals” in the Big Sioux River are in Sioux Falls and just south of Watertown, according to a report from South Dakota Mines.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In this live session with Northeast Radio SD, leadership from the Watertown Police Department (WPD) discusses the department’s multi-faceted approach to public safety, focusing on child abuse prevention and the upcoming Teen Police Academy.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In this feature interview with Northeast Radio SD, host/news broadcaster Steve Jurens sits down with Alex Massa, Artistic Director of the South Dakota Jazz Orchestra, and world-renowned musical savant Tony DeBlois. They discuss their unique partnership and the highly anticipated “Come Fly With Me” Frank Sinatra Tribute coming to the Goss Opera House.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Optimist Club officially reached its golden anniversary this month, celebrating 50 years of community service with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony held on April 9. In partnership with the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce, the event honored the club’s half-century of impact since its founding on April 15, 1976.

Northeast Radio SD News – Elkton, SD - A 51-year-old Elkton man is in custody following an investigation into the manufacture of child pornography involving a concealed camera.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Treasurer Carol Maloney has released a Public Service Announcement reminding property owners that the deadline to pay the first half of 2025 real estate and mobile home taxes is Thursday, April 30, 2026 . Payments must be received or postmarked by this date to avoid a 10% interest penalty. New USPS Processing Regulations Treasurer Maloney is highlighting a critical change in how the United States Postal Service (USPS)

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - With spring cleaning in full swing, the City of Watertown Public Works Department has announced the temporary opening of the 4th Ave SW yard waste drop-off site.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In an announcement at the conclusion of the Codington County Commissioner meeting on Tuesday, Commissioner Myron Johnson revealed he will be stepping down from the board at the end of his current term.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Board of Commissioners received a detailed progress report during their Tuesday meeting, revealing that the new jail construction project remains financially healthy and functionally “on pace,” even as unpredictable South Dakota weather has pushed the expected completion date further into 2027.

The program’s success has already extended beyond state lines. Loehrer proudly announced that a local team of youth has qualified for the prestigious Daisy National Shoot in Arkansas, which will take place July 10–13. The qualification is particularly notable given the stringent eligibility rules for the national event.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - With the 2026 legislative Session in the rearview mirror and a critical primary election looming, District 4 and District 5 lawmakers gathered at Lake Area Technical College (LATC) on Tuesday evening to face their constituents.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - As the concrete foundations of a new downtown hotel begin to take shape on the site of the former City Hall, Watertown city leaders are working to manage the logistical and emotional friction that often accompanies major urban redevelopment.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - City Manager Alan Stager provided a detailed update during Tuesday’s media briefing regarding a legal challenge facing the city in a North Dakota bankruptcy court. The dispute centers on “The Ruins,” an unfinished 63-unit apartment complex in downtown Watertown that has become entangled in the bankruptcy liquidation of its developer.