Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - From the “pioneering” days of 2003 to the artificial intelligence revolution of 2026, the Watertown School District is focusing on a future where technology is a seamless, “invisible” part of the classroom experience.

Northeast Radio SD News - Gary, SD - A two-vehicle collision at a rural intersection sent one driver to a Sioux Falls hospital late Monday afternoon. The Deuel County Sheriff’s Office reports that emergency crews were dispatched to the intersection of South Dakota Highway 22 and 486th Avenue at approximately 4:05 p.m. on January 12.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Police Department (WPD) has announced the recipients of its annual community awards, recognizing several local individuals and businesses for their exceptional contributions to public safety and community engagement.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Police Department has recognized Active Towing with the 2025 Community Partner Award, highlighting a collaborative effort that strengthens local law enforcement training and safety.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board began the new year on a high note Monday night, announcing that a wave of community generosity has effectively cleared several negative student meal accounts.

Northeast Radio SD News - Brookings, SD - The 10th set of saturation patrols under Operation: Prairie Thunder (OPT) on Wednesday, Jan. 7. The two-day operation in Brookings focused on interdicting criminal activity and enhancing road safety through shared regional resources.

South Dakota relies on certain fee revenue and federal dollars for projects to improve wildlife habitat, including grassland conservation. Now, organizers are looking at other states with more dynamic funding streams and wondering if the same can be done here.

Northeast Radio SD News – Lake Albert, SD - The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Commission introduced several key proposals during its January meeting held at the Pierre Ramkota on January 8-9, including a change for local property owners at Lake Albert.

Northeast Radio SD News – Sioux Falls, SD - The South Dakota Highway Patrol is requesting assistance from the public to identify a commercial vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run investigation.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Jeremiah Peacemaker, a South Dakota resident who spent three and a half years in custody before being acquitted of murder, has filed a comprehensive federal civil rights lawsuit against dozens of law enforcement officials and municipal entities.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - As the calendar turns to 2026, the race for Hamlin County Sheriff has officially taken shape with two local candidates announcing their intentions to lead the county’s law enforcement efforts for the upcoming term.

Northeast Radio SD News - Hayti, SD - The South Dakota Simmental Association has officially named Mike Thyen of Thyen Simmentals as its 2025 Promoter of the Year. In a recent feature article titled “South Dakota Promoter of the Year: A Legacy Carried Forward,” author Amy Blum highlights Thyen’s quiet persistence and his deep-rooted commitment to the future of the cattle industry.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - For many growing up in the Midwest, the sight of a backyard bonfire and the sound of a cracking beer can are synonymous with community and celebration. For Watertown native Ally Helle, those same sights and sounds formed the backdrop of a complicated childhood that eventually led to a personal battle with alcoholism.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - South Dakota is among a growing list of states warned they could lose millions in federal highway funding due to concerns over commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) issued to immigrants.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - Gubernatorial candidate and Congressman Dusty Johnson announced a new policy proposal on Thursday aimed at reducing property tax burdens for South Dakota homeowners. The plan, scheduled for implementation in 2027, focuses on affordability for seniors, families, and first-time buyers.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue responded to a report of smoke at a multi-family residence in the 100 block of 7th Ave NE earlier today.

Northeast Radio SD News - Deadwood, SD - A former employee of the South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS) was arraigned Tuesday in Lawrence County Circuit Court on multiple charges related to the falsification of investigative reports.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that Mark Stephen Gullings, 44, of Mitchell, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison on January 5, 2026, for the production of child pornography.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - In Northeast Radio SD’s first-ever Virtual Cracker Barrel session, District 4 and 5 legislators met Tuesday to outline the agenda for the 101st South Dakota Legislative Session. The delegation addressed a spectrum of regional concerns, from a $400-million data center proposal and the critical state of rural EMS to a contentious debate over property tax relief.