Northeast Radio SD News – Alexandria, SD - Authorities say an Alexandria man was killed Friday night in a single‑vehicle crash about ten miles southwest of Alexandria.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council on Tuesday approved Resolution No. 26‑36, updating the city’s ambulance fee schedule to support more accurate billing for Advanced Life Support (ALS) services and specialized patient care. The new fees take effect October 1, 2026, and are designed to align with requirements from Medicare, Medicaid, the Indian Health Service (IHS), the Veterans Administration (VA), and other third‑party payers.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved Resolution No. 26‑34, formally accepting public infrastructure installed within the Calvin Industrial Park Second Addition after the completion of a one‑year warranty period. The acceptance transfers ownership and long‑term maintenance responsibilities to the City of Watertown.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council on Tuesday approved Resolution No. 26‑33, formally accepting public infrastructure installed within the Jurrens‑Schulte Industrial Addition following the completion of a one‑year warranty period. The acceptance transfers ownership and long‑term maintenance responsibilities to the City of Watertown.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A portion of 21st Street West near Evolution Power Sports will close to through traffic beginning Monday, September 14, as the City of Watertown starts a road improvement project on the gravel section of the street.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue hosted a solemn 25th-anniversary remembrance ceremony for the September 11 terrorist attacks at Foundation Plaza Downtown Watertown. Broadcast live by Northeast Radio SD, the 8:00 a.m. event brought together local first responders, veterans, and residents to honor the victims and heroes of 9/11.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - An Astoria man died Wednesday evening in a single‑vehicle vs. pedestrian crash northeast of Ramona, according to the South Dakota Department of Public Safety.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a new Health Alert Network (HAN) advisory following a nationwide increase in human rabies exposures and errors in administering rabies post‑exposure prophylaxis (PEP). The alert, designated HAN‑00533, was released September 10, 2026, and urges clinicians and public health officials to reinforce proper rabies risk assessments and treatment protocols.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD — The Codington County Register of Deeds Office is alerting residents to a temporary service interruption next week as the state transitions to a new Vital Records system.

Northeast Radio SD News – Brookings County, SD - The Brookings County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a case of intentional crop damage after a vehicle drove nearly half a mile through a soybean field west of Brookings earlier this month.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Two local students who attended this year’s Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) camp near North Platte, Nebraska, are being recognized for their contributions to a new community project: a Rotary‑sponsored Little Library now installed on 9th Street, just north of Bramble Park Zoo. RYLA campers Mollie Raasch and Brooklyn Varilek spent July 13–17 at the leadership development program, which focuses on building confidence, teamwork ski

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Chip seal improvements along 14th Avenue are moving forward as city crews continue work between Highway 81 and 19th Street, according to a public service announcement issued Tuesday.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College is celebrating another milestone this fall, reporting its highest enrollment in school history as the institution continues expanding the number of skilled graduates entering South Dakota’s workforce.

Northeast Radio SD News – Brookings County, SD - Three people were injured Tuesday afternoon after a two‑vehicle crash at the intersection of 468th Avenue and 212th Street, just west of Brookings, according to the Brookings County Sheriff’s Office.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council on Tuesday approved Ordinance No. 26‑30, completing a months‑long effort to update the city’s rules governing bicycles, scooters, skateboards, rollerblades, and other personal conveyances. The ordinance passed on its second reading, following extensive revisions and public input from downtown businesses and residents.

Watertown City Council Reviews 2027 Property Tax Levy Increase Driven by CPI and New Growth

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council on Tuesday unanimously authorized City Manager Alan Stager to execute a new billing services agreement with PCC Billing. This Castlewood-based company will take over all ambulance billing operations for Watertown Fire Rescue beginning October 1, 2026.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council on Tuesday approved an amendment to its road maintenance Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Elmira Township, updating jurisdictional responsibilities following recent annexations and a request from township officials. The vote came without discussion after a brief presentation from City Engineer Justin Petersen.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Municipal Utilities will begin maintenance work this month on the city’s northwest water tower located at 14th Avenue NW and 4th Street NW.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College will welcome alumni, students, employees, families, and community members to campus on Saturday, October 3, for two major events: the Lake Area Tech Alumni Association 5K Run/Walk and the Lake Area Technical College Open House.