The Beacon Center's Executive Director, Donna Marchand, and Development Coordinator, Kellee Dragt, recently met with Helen Kranz, a long-time supporter of the organization. The visit was in recognition of Kranz's 102nd birthday. The Beacon Center representatives presented Kranz with a bouquet of flowers to express gratitude for her past support.

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has announced the indictment of five smoke shop owners across the state following a coordinated law enforcement operation that uncovered the sale of illegal products in their businesses.

As fall settles across South Dakota, the Game, Fish and Parks Department is issuing a seasonal reminder to boaters and cabin owners: inspect your watercraft and shoreline equipment for aquatic invasive species—especially zebra mussels.

South Dakota high school juniors and seniors interested in government service have an opportunity to apply for the 2026 Legislative Page Program, with the preferred application deadline set for October 3, 2025.

The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs will host a bridge dedication ceremony on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 1:45 p.m. CT at Sully Buttes High School in Onida. The event will honor U.S. Army Private LeRoy Goosen, a South Dakota native who was killed in action during the Korean War.

Emergency crews responded to a rollover crash near 447th Avenue and 180th Street on Tuesday afternoon, September 22, after a passerby reported a vehicle partially submerged in water. The 911 call came in at 2:33 p.m., prompting the dispatch of Lake Norden Ambulance, Hazel Fire Department, and Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office. First responders arrived to find a truck with its cab halfway underwater.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - On Monday, the Watertown City Council, led by Mayor Ried Holien and City Manager Alan Stager, held a work session Monday afternoon to begin shaping the city’s 2026 budget. The meeting, which began at 4 p.m., focused on sales tax trends, debt levels, capital projects, council priorities, and potential new revenue sources.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - Parents, educators, and community advocates across South Dakota are raising urgent concerns over the Trump administration’s proposed $12 billion in federal education cuts—an action that could cost the state an estimated $18 million and impact more than 140,000 public school students.

One of South Dakota’s most anticipated youth sports weekends returns this fall as the South Dakota Girls Hockey Weekend takes over the ice in Watertown. The event, now a staple in the state’s hockey calendar, will be held on October 18–19 and is free of charge to all registered participants, thanks to generous sponsorships and community fundraising efforts.

In a commanding display of tradition and unity, Watertown High School proudly presented the 86th Legend of the Arrows during its annual homecoming ceremony. First performed in 1939 by the Masked and Thespians, the Legend has become a cherished rite of passage for generations of Arrow Nation.

A Rapid City man has died following a single-vehicle motorcycle crash that occurred Friday evening on South Dakota Highway 44, approximately eight miles east of Rapid City. According to preliminary information from the South Dakota Highway Patrol, the crash took place at 5:19 p.m. on Friday, September 19, near mile marker 58. The driver, a 53-year-old male from Rapid City, was operating a 1994 Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide when a deer entered the roadway. The rider was u

Watertown Fire Rescue has announced the promotion of Fire Apparatus Operator (FAO) Andrew Sebek to the rank of Lieutenant, effective October 1st. Sebek, who joined the department in 2013, will take command of B-Shift, bringing over a decade of experience and leadership to the role.

The Dakota Prairies Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) is inviting professionals, partners, and community members to its upcoming Industry Appreciation Mixer, set for Thursday, September 26, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the American Legion in Watertown. The event celebrates the vital connection between the construction and manufacturing sectors, bringing together leaders and workers from both industries for an evening of networking, recognition, and e

The price of most organic food could jump this fall because of new policies and tariffs on imported organic sugar, frustrating manufacturers who say the actions won't help sugar growers but could put some food companies out of business. More than 90% of organic sugar used by U.S. manufacturers is imported. The price of that product increased in August when the Trump administration imposed steep trade tariffs, and will rise even more when high-tier duties on most organic sugar

Drivers in Sioux Falls should prepare for a temporary traffic diversion on Interstate 229 this Tuesday evening, Sept. 23, 2025. Beginning at 7 p.m., the northbound lanes of I-229 will be closed near Cliff Avenue (exit 4) to allow maintenance crews to repair the asphalt at the temporary bridge.

A motorcycle crash claimed the life of a Hot Springs man Friday evening after the bike struck a deer on US Highway 18. The incident occurred around 7:04 p.m. near mile marker 44, approximately four miles east of Hot Springs. According to preliminary reports from the South Dakota Highway Patrol, a 2007 Harley-Davidson Night Train was traveling westbound when a deer entered the roadway. The motorcycle collided with the animal and tipped over, ejecting both riders to the ground.

Next week, lawmakers will vote on whether to build a new state prison in Sioux Falls. At $650 million, it’s the biggest building project in South Dakota history. That price tag is hard to swallow, and people deserve clear answers before we move forward. Here’s what we know now. The current state penitentiary is 140 years old. It’s crumbling, overcrowded, and dangerous. We’ve seen stabbings, staff assaults, contraband smuggling, and reports of mold, pests, and failing plumbin

A Beech 35‑C33 airplane (N1310A) was destroyed following an accident near Brookings on September 6, 2025. The pilot and two passengers sustained minor injuries, according to a preliminary investigation report released by the National Transportation Safety Board (Accident Number CEN25LA368). The flight, operated as a personal flight under 14 CFR Part 91, departed Brookings Regional Airport (BKX) bound for Bozeman, Mont. About 8:59 a.m. CDT, shortly after takeoff at roughly

The Watertown Lakers, in partnership with the NHL, NHLPA, and USA Hockey, will launch a revamped Learn to Play 10U Developmental Program this fall aimed at making hockey more accessible for local families. The program welcomes children ages 5–10 (birth years 2015–2020) and is designed for beginners as well as those who already feel comfortable on the ice. Practices emphasize skating fundamentals, basic hockey skills, teamwork, confidence

Wilmot School announced that it has received community support for a new outdoor learning classroom, with a $2,000 Community Impact Grant from POET Bioprocessing — Big Stone and an additional donation from Valley Queen to help fund the project. POET representatives presented a ceremonial check for $2,000 to Wilmot School on September 17, marking the company’s contribution to the hands-on outdoor learning space planned just outside the school’s classrooms.