Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - If you feel like oncoming traffic is getting brighter and harder to look at, you aren’t alone. A new survey released by AAA South Dakota reveals that 6 in 10 drivers are struggling with headlight glare after dark, raising serious concerns about nighttime road safety.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - On Thursday, April 9th, a small building in downtown Watertown will open its doors for an event that aims to make a global impact. Fallout Shelter Ministries is partnering with Daylight United for an exclusive “Dinner and Acoustic Night” to raise funds for the ongoing battle against human trafficking, domestic violence, and sexual assault.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Local film enthusiasts and aspiring creators have a rare opportunity to go behind the lens this month. South Dakota’s own award-winning writer and director, Andrew Kightlinger, is returning to his roots for a special screening of his film Lost on a Mountain in Maine at the Odyssey 8 Theater on Monday, March 30.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A Watertown summer staple is getting a high-energy makeover. In a recent interview on Northeast Radio SD, Tim Sheehan, President and CEO of the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce, and Ashley Johnson, Director of Community Engagement, discussed the historical roots and the bold new direction for the 2026 Cookin’ on Kampeska celebration.

Northeast Radio SD News – De Smet, SD - Two owners of a De Smet manufacturing company have been sentenced to federal prison and home confinement for failing to pay over $600,000 in employment taxes to the IRS.

Northeast Radio SD News – Sioux Falls, SD - For the first time in history, the WNBA is coming to South Dakota.

Northeast Radio SD News – Minneapolis, MN - The U.S. Attorney’s Office has announced five more guilty pleas in the sprawling “Feeding Our Future” fraud investigation, bringing the total number of convictions in the case to 63.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The local tourism landscape is about to look a little different. During a live broadcast on Monday, March 23, the leaders of Visit Watertown announced that they are officially moving their headquarters to the historic Goss Opera House and are now seeking nominations for the 2026 Tourism Awards.

Northeast Radio SD News – Box Elder, SD - The South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) has launched an inquiry into an officer-involved shooting that took place on Saturday, March 21, in Box Elder. The incident, which involved the South Dakota Highway Patrol, marks the first such shooting in the state this year.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - A 39-year-old Sioux Falls woman will spend the next two decades in federal prison following a June 2025 fentanyl distribution case that nearly claimed a woman’s life.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Downtown Watertown Collective is officially on the hunt for a new leader to serve as the Downtown Collective Director, a role designed to act as the primary “connector and catalyst” for the city’s heart.

Northeast Radio SD News – Custer, SD - Firefighting efforts on the Qury Fire are entering a new phase as officials announce significant progress in containing the blaze. As of Sunday, March 22, the fire is reported at 9,168 acres with 70% containment.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Planning Commission has unanimously recommended the approval of a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district designed to bring 40 new affordable single-family homes to the community.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Board of Adjustment has voted to remove an immediate sidewalk installation requirement for a new development in the city’s southeast industrial corridor, siding with a local developer who reasoned the infrastructure would effectively lead to nowhere.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A variance was granted to property owner Andrew Wiese at 527 3rd Street SE, allowing for the replacement of a 6-foot privacy fence that exceeds current city height restrictions for front yards.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Jason and Stephanie Lenards received the green light to move forward with a substantial expansion of their property at 434 S Lake Drive after the Board of Adjustment granted a side yard setback variance.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A long-standing commercial space in downtown Watertown is set for a residential transformation. The Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a conditional use request to establish a dwelling unit on the main floor of a commercial structure at 24 Midway Alley.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - South Dakota is officially stepping away from managing its own industrial hemp program. Senate Bill 39, which has successfully navigated the state legislature and received final legislative approval this month, will shift the oversight of the state’s hemp growers to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Northeast Radio SD News – Custer, SD - The Qury Fire, located two miles southeast of Custer, has officially reached 68% containment. The blaze currently stands at 9,168 acres.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - As the snow melts and warmer weather approaches, the City of Watertown is preparing for the annual spring cleanup. The Public Works Department announced that curbside yard waste collection is set to resume the week of Monday, March 30, 2026.