Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Area Community Foundation has named Laura Heathcote as its new Community Engagement Director, a leadership role created to expand the Foundation’s work with local nonprofits, community partners, and philanthropic initiatives.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The integration between Prairie Lakes Healthcare System and Sanford Health is reaching a new milestone. Beginning in late June, Prairie Lakes will officially begin its transition to the name Sanford Health Watertown.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - A Denver man has been sentenced to 45 years in federal prison for leading a long‑running drug trafficking conspiracy involving methamphetamine, fentanyl, and firearms in western South Dakota, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Dakota.

The countdown to the primary election is on, and South Dakota District 4 Senator Steph Sauder is making her final push to connect with voters. In a recent in-depth interview on Northeast Radio SD, the Senator discussed the importance of the upcoming election, her legislative record, and her commitment to the people of South Dakota.

As the final furlongs of the campaign season approach, South Dakota District 4 Representative Kent Roe is focused on the issues that matter most to rural communities. In a recent wide-ranging interview with news broadcaster Steve Jurrens on Northeast Radio SD, the first-term legislator reflected on a productive legislative Session in Pierre and laid out his case for re-election, emphasizing his commitment to non-intrusive government and practical solutions for local challenge

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Police arrested four individuals Tuesday morning after officers responded to a report of shots fired and a stolen vehicle connected to the incident, according to a media release from the Watertown Police Department.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Governor Larry Rhoden joined the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) on Tuesday to launch a statewide fundraising campaign supporting major upgrades at the Blue Dog State Fish Hatchery in Waubay. The announcement took place during a fish‑stocking event at Forsberg City Park pond in Watertown.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The rapid and often opaque development of hyper-scale AI data centers in South Dakota is raising alarms among local leaders and energy experts. In a recent broadcast on Northeast Radio SD in Watertown, State Representative Josephine Garcia, who is running for State Senate in District 5, joined retired energy economist and engineer Curtis Jundt to discuss the hidden economic and environmental costs of these massive facilities.

As the school year comes to a close, the Florence School District is preparing for a busy summer of facility upgrades, policy reviews, academic planning, and continued growth in student programs, according to a year‑end message from Superintendent and Elementary Principal Mitch Reed.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown Engineering Division and Public Works Department have issued a public service announcement regarding upcoming infrastructure improvements. Local crews are scheduled to begin work on sanitary sewer repairs at the intersection of 9th Ave SE (US Highway 212) and 6th St SE.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A remarkable postseason run powered by dominant pitching and timely hitting carried the Watertown Arrows all the way to the Class A state championship game this weekend. But with the title just one strike away, a late Brandon Valley rally in the bottom of the seventh lifted the Lynx to a 4–3 walk‑off victory Saturday night at Augustana University’s Ronken Field.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue responded to a two-vehicle collision Saturday evening after reports indicated both vehicles had gone into the ditch and that a victim might be pinned, with smoke visible from one of the vehicles, according to a WFR media release.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Community Services Office is officially reorganizing its staff structure and expanding its funding footprint, following several unanimous approvals by the Board of Commissioners.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A Watertown man is facing multiple felony charges after investigators in South Dakota and Idaho linked him to an alleged online solicitation and sexual exploitation case involving a 13‑year‑old girl, according to newly filed court documents.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Crowned Ridge Energy Storage I, LLC (CRES) has formally submitted an application to the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) for a permit to construct a 120-megawatt (MW) battery energy storage system (BESS) facility in Codington County. Representing an estimated capital investment of $174 million, the project is designed to enhance grid resilience, curb transmission congestion, and maximize existing regional renewable energ

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - As the June 2 primary election approaches, the race for South Dakota’s District 5 Senate seat continues to take shape. Current Representative Josephine Garcia recently appeared on a local radio stream to discuss her background, her legislative record, and her campaign focus on constituent representation.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - With mosquito season approaching, the Watertown Park, Recreation, and Forestry Department has detailed its 2026 Mosquito Control Program, emphasizing prevention and targeted action to reduce the risk of West Nile Virus.

Northeast Radio SD News – Bryant, SD - A Bryant man has been sentenced to two and a half years in federal prison after admitting to illegally possessing multiple firearms despite a prior felony conviction, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Dakota.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A 26-year-old Watertown, South Dakota man has been sentenced to federal prison after being convicted of possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced today.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown’s sales tax revenues continue to trend upward in 2026, with the city reporting steady year‑over‑year growth across its 1st Penny, 2nd Penny, and BBB tax categories, according to newly released financial data.