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Lake Area Tech Announces New Dual Credit Scholarships and Build Dakota Event
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College (LATC) has announced important updates to scholarship opportunities for both high school students taking dual-credit courses and those applying for the highly competitive Build Dakota Scholarship.

Steve Jurrens
5 days ago2 min read


Joy Ranch Announces Major Expansion: Multi-Purpose Recreational Event Center Coming by 2026
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Joy Ranch of SD has announced a major expansion project: the construction of a new Multi-Purpose Recreational Event Center designed to meet the growing demand for year-round, accessible programming.

Steve Jurrens
5 days ago1 min read


Rollover Crash on I-29 Injures Two Near Castlewood
Northeast Radio SD News - Castlewood, SD - Two individuals were taken to a local hospital following a single-vehicle rollover crash on Interstate 29 (I-29) in Hamlin County this morning, Monday, December 8, 2025.
At approximately 8:41 a.m., emergency crews responded to the incident near Mile Marker 169 in the southbound lanes of I-29.

Steve Jurrens
5 days ago1 min read


Watertown's Own "Chester" Rocks Northeast Radio SD Studio
WATERTOWN, S.D. – Watertown’s music scene recently got a boost when the local alternative band Chester took to the airwaves, performing original tracks live in the Northeast Radio SD studio. The youthful trio, composed of Jaden (drums), Keegan (bass), and Quade (lead/songwriter), demonstrated their high-energy style, rooted primarily in 90s alternative and classic rock influences.

Steve Jurrens
5 days ago2 min read


Iroquois Man Indicted on Aggravated Assault Charge in November Shooting
Northeast Radio SD News - Iroquois, SD - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has announced that a Kingsbury County Grand Jury has indicted an Iroquois man on one felony count of Aggravated Assault in connection with a shooting that occurred on November 22 in Iroquois.

Steve Jurrens
6 days ago1 min read


First-Degree Murder Charge Filed Following Fatal Incident in Howard
Northeast Radio SD News – Howard, SD - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has announced that a 46-year-old man has been charged with First-Degree Murder and Second-Degree Murder in connection with the death of a woman in Howard early Saturday morning.

Steve Jurrens
6 days ago1 min read


Community Spirit Fuels Beacon Center's "12 Days of Christmas" Campaign
The Beacon Center has launched an ambitious “12 Days of Christmas” campaign to secure vital, unrestricted operational funding. This comprehensive fundraising initiative, which runs from December 9th through the 20th, follows the recent success of the “Sell-A-Song” event and aims to ensure the continuity of essential services amidst reported funding cutbacks.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 52 min read


Roe Prioritizes Economic Growth, Data Center Legislation in Re-election Bid
Northeast Radio SD News (Watertown, SD) - Following his recent announcement to seek re-election, District 4 State Representative Kent Roe outlined his legislative priorities, focusing on economic diversity and a significant data center bill. The Republican legislator, who currently serves on the House Taxation and Transportation Committees, discussed his plans during an interview with Northeast Radio SD.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 52 min read


Kyle Man Sentenced to 46 Months for Involuntary Manslaughter in Fatal DUI Crash
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler has sentenced a Kyle, South Dakota, man to nearly four years in federal prison for Involuntary Manslaughter stemming from a fatal drunk driving crash that occurred in May 2024.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 52 min read


South Dakota JAG Leaders Hone Skills at National Academy in D.C.
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The five elected South Dakota Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG-SD) state officers recently returned from the National Student Leadership Academy (NSLA), a capstone leadership experience held in Washington, D.C., from December 2-5.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 52 min read


Fatal Crash Victim Identified in Watertown Collision
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The South Dakota Highway Patrol has released the name of the man fatally injured in a two-vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday morning, December 2, 2025, in Watertown.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 51 min read


Representative Kent Roe Announces Bid for Re-election in South Dakota House District 4
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - State Representative Kent Roe announced today that he will seek re-election to continue serving District 4 in the South Dakota House of Representatives. Roe, a businessman, stated his decision is driven by his commitment to the district and a desire to build upon the work initiated during his first term.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 42 min read


Watertown Sales Tax Collections Up 2.62% Year-to-Date Through November
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown’s sales tax collections continue to show growth, posting an overall increase of 2.62% through the first eleven months of 2025 compared to the previous year.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 31 min read


Grain Bin Fire West of White Causes $35,000 in Damage
Northeast Radio SD News - White, SD - First responders contained a grain bin fire Sunday morning west of White, South Dakota, resulting in an estimated $35,000 in total damage to both the structure and its contents.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 31 min read


Deuel County Sheriff Appointed to State Commission on Fair Trial Compliance
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has formed a new commission tasked with developing uniform standards for law enforcement agencies across the state regarding the disclosure of evidence in criminal cases, a constitutional requirement set forth by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 32 min read


Success in Harmony: $113,195 Raised for Beacon Center at Annual Fundraiser
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The 11th annual "Sell-A-Song" fundraiser for the Beacon Center concluded on a high note, exceeding its financial goals thanks to widespread community support and generous contributions.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 31 min read


SD Retailers Association Criticizes Weiland's New Amendment as 'Rank Hypocrisy'
Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The ongoing political debate surrounding South Dakota's initiated measure process intensified today as the South Dakota Retailers Association (SDRA) sharply criticized a new proposed constitutional amendment sponsored by Rick Weiland.

Steve Jurrens
Dec 12 min read


Lake Norden Man Sentenced for Sexual Contact with a Child
Northeast Radio SD News - Hayti, SD - A Lake Norden man has been sentenced in Hamlin County Circuit Court following an investigation by the Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office that began earlier this year.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 301 min read


Watertown Fire Rescue Assists in Complex Extrication Following Pickup Roll-Over
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue (WFR) units were dispatched yesterday to a complex vehicle extrication request, successfully assisting local agencies in freeing a trapped driver from a half-ton pickup that had rolled onto its side and was “leaning over a bridge.”

Steve Jurrens
Nov 301 min read


Authorities Release Names in Fatal Roberts County Crash
Northeast Radio SD News – Roberts County, SD - The South Dakota Department of Public Safety (DPS) has released the names of the individuals involved in the fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred one mile east of Claire City on Sunday, November 23, 2025.

Steve Jurrens
Nov 291 min read
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