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Missing Toddler Found Deceased in Hamlin County
Northeast Radio SD News - Castlewood, SD - A search for a missing 1.5-year-old boy in Hamlin County concluded on Monday, September 15,...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 161 min read


EF-1 Tornado Confirmed Near Mobridge, Caused by Weather Vortex
Northeast Radio SD News - Mobridge, SD - A quick but impactful tornado, caused by a rare weather event, touched down near Mobridge, South...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 151 min read


Watertown City Council Unanimously Approves Facilities Assessment Contract
Hands hold a red speech bubble with "ASSESSMENT" text. Logos for Watertown, SD, and Northeast Radio are visible, along with a green...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 152 min read


New Non-Profit Launches Royal Family KIDS Camp for Foster Children in Northeast SD
Royal Family Kids Camp - Watertown, SD Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - For The Children - Glacial Lakes, a new non-profit...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 151 min read


USD Professor Michael Hook Subject of Student Petition Following Termination
change.org photo Northeast Radio SD News - Vermillion, SD - A group of students at the University of South Dakota has launched an online...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 151 min read


Darwin ‘Joe’ Dame Receives Prestigious Price-Rees Award for Dedication to Wastewater Management
Northeast Radio SD News Special Program - Positively Watertown: The Bright Side of the Community - Darwin “Joe” Dame, a Wastewater...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 151 min read


State Flags to Fly at Half-Staff for Former Lawmaker Karen Soli
US flag at half-mast against a clear blue sky, indicating mourning or respect. "Northeast Radio SD" logo in the corner. Northeast Radio...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 151 min read


Avon Teacher Named 2026 South Dakota Teacher of the Year
Becky Haenfler, a middle school English Language Arts teacher from the Avon School District, has been named the 2026 South Dakota Teacher of the Year. South Dakota Secretary of Education Joseph Graves announced the award at a banquet held in Fort Pierre, South Dakota.
Graves commented on Haenfler’s reputation and teaching approach. “Becky Haenfler has a wonderful reputation at Avon School District as being an engaging educator whose teaching style gets kids excited about r

Steve Jurrens
Sep 152 min read


Northeast Radio News SD Previews Watertown City Council Meeting on 9/15
Council Member At-Large: Michael Heuer, Ward E: Lynn Jurrens, Deputy Mayor & Ward B: Kyle Peters, City Manager Alan Stager, Mayor Ried...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 148 min read


Aberdeen Police Investigate Threat Against Political Candidate Toby Doeden
Aberdeen Police Investigate Threat Against Political Candidate Toby Doeden - Northeast Radio SD Northeast News SD - Aberdeen, SD - The...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 141 min read


Daly Records Historic High Score at Sanford International
FILE - John Daly tees off on the second hole during the final round of the PNC Championship golf tournament, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, in...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 131 min read


Watertown Fire Rescue Welcomes New Full-Time Firefighter
Watertown Fire Rescue officially welcomed a new full-time member to its ranks this week, reinforcing the department's standard for having all crew members certified as both firefighters and paramedics.
Firefighter/Paramedic Camdyn Rieffenberger was given his black helmet by Chief Rowland, marking the end of his probationary period. The black helmet is a long-standing tradition that signals a firefighter's promotion from probationary to permanent status.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 131 min read


Detours in Place for New Closure on Highway 25 in Clark County
Drivers in Clark County should prepare for a new road closure beginning Monday, September 15, as crews continue work on an infrastructure project along South Dakota Highway 25.
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) announced that Highway 25 will be closed from Highway 20 north for three miles to allow grading operations. A signed detour will guide passenger vehicles around the work zone via 437th Avenue and 155th Street (County Road 20).

Steve Jurrens
Sep 131 min read


Pedestrian Dies in Fatal Crash Near Irene
Latest news from Northeast Radio News SD - "Your News. Your Voice. Your Station." Northeast News SD – Yankton County, SD - A pedestrian...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 131 min read


Governor Rhoden Updates Prison Plan FAQ After Legislative Meetings
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden Northeast News SD - Watertown, SD - Governor Larry Rhoden today announced an update to the state's...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 131 min read


South Dakota Governor and 30 Governors Urge Congress to Address Drone Threats
Governor Larry Rhoden, along with 30 other governors, has sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to take action against Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, that pose a threat to critical infrastructure and public safety.
The letter, addressed to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, highlights the growing concern

Steve Jurrens
Sep 131 min read


University of South Dakota Professor Fired for Insensitive Post Following Death of Charlie Kirk
A University of South Dakota (USD) art professor has been terminated after making a series of insensitive remarks online regarding the death

Steve Jurrens
Sep 121 min read


Federal Disaster Aid Approved for South Dakota Tribes Following Spring and Summer Storms
An employee surveys the damage at the Great Outdoor Provision Co. after it was flooded during tropical storm Chantal, Monday, July 7, 28,...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 122 min read


🚨 Single-Vehicle Crash on Willow Creek Dr. Sends Driver to Hospital
A Watertown woman was hospitalized Friday morning following a single-vehicle crash on Willow Creek Drive. The incident occurred around 7:46 AM in the 2200 block, prompting a swift response from the Watertown Police Department and Watertown Fire Rescue.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 121 min read


Watertown Woman Changes Plea to Guilty to Child Pornography Charges
Gracie Ann Stanton courtesy Codington County Detention Center Northeast News SD - Watertown, SD - A Watertown woman has pleaded guilty to...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 111 min read
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