Watertown Fire Rescue (WFR) responded to a vehicle fire in the Watertown High School parking lot on Thursday afternoon, October 2, 2025.

Native American communities that had long wanted the removal of military honors for the soldiers involved in the 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre had their hopes dashed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, in his effort to root out what he calls a “woke culture” in the armed forces. “The era of politically correct, overly sensitive, ‘don’t-hurt-anyone’s-feelings’ leadership ends right now at every level,” Hegseth said Tuesday to hundreds of military officials at a ceremony.

Northeast Radio SD News – Sioux Falls, SD - A Kansas woman has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison after being convicted of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance. The sentencing of Amanda Acosta, 43, of Prairie Village, Kansas, was handed down by U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier on September 29, 2025.

Northeast Radio SD News - Brookings, SD - The City of Brookings has concluded its national search for a new deputy city manager by hiring Johnny Mays, who is scheduled to begin his new role on October 14.

Northeast Radio SD News - Brookings, SD - A Brookings man has been indicted on 50 felony counts of Distribution of Child Pornography, South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - Governor Larry Rhoden and a coalition of state governors sent a letter to U.S. Senate leadership today, calling for the immediate passage of a clean, short-term funding extension to keep the government open. The action comes as the current funding deadline of September 30th approaches, raising the specter of a government shutdown.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - The South Dakota Legislative Research Council (LRC) has announced that applications are now open for 22 legislative intern positions for the upcoming 2026 Legislative Session. The opportunity is open to all college and university students—from freshmen to graduate students—who are pursuing any major.

Northeast Radio SD News – Eagle Butte, SD - A man from Eagle Butte, South Dakota, was sentenced to seven years in federal prison after being convicted of Child Abuse and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, according to an announcement from United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell. Richard Hale, Jr., age 36, received the sentence from U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte on September 22, 2025. Hale was sentenced to seven years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervi

Northeast Radio SD News – Rapid City, SD - A federal jury convicted a Rapid City man of Attempted Enticement of a Minor following a two-day trial that concluded on September 23, 2025, according to an announcement made by United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell. Brandon Bishop, age 38, was found guilty of the charge stemming from an undercover operation conducted in western South Dakota in August 2024 during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

Fatal Crash Claims Life of Pedestrian in Hughes County

Department of Justice Sues Minnesota and Local Entities Over ‘Sanctuary City’ Policies

Northeast Radio SD News - Pierre, SD - Seventeen students graduated on Friday from the South Dakota Basic Telecommunicator Certification Course, completing the intensive two-week training program. The graduates represent 14 different law enforcement and communication centers across the state.

As of September 26, South Dakota has reported a total of 74 human cases of West Nile Virus (WNV), according to the latest data. The cases span 30 counties across the state, and tragically, four fatalities have been attributed to the virus.

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.

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.

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

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