Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In a significant boost to rural emergency response capabilities, Glacial Lakes Energy (GLE) announced this week that it has awarded over $371,000 in grants to 34 fire departments across the region. The funding, part of GLE’s newly launched Fire Department Grant Program, was distributed to both career and volunteer departments located within a 50-mile radius of the cooperative’s four ethanol plants.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue responded Wednesday evening to a reported oven fire on the 3400 block of 16th Avenue SW, according to a media release from the department.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue (WFR) was dispatched to Lake Area Technical College (LATC) on Tuesday afternoon following reports of smoke inside the facility.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue responded Monday afternoon to a single-vehicle crash in the area of 168th Street and 447th Avenue.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue responded Monday to a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 212 at 464th Avenue, where heavy fog and low visibility were reported in the area at the time of the response.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Local fire crews successfully contained a fast-moving grass fire south of Watertown on Sunday afternoon, preventing significant damage to nearby structures.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - To the casual observer driving through the east side of Watertown, the sign posted on a vacant lot signals a simple construction project: the future home of the city’s third fire and medical station. But according to City Manager Alan Stager, the reality is far more complex than laying bricks and mortar.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Local emergency crews were on the move Wednesday afternoon as Watertown Fire Rescue (WFR) responded to a reported ditch fire near a busy city intersection.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A local business at 23 Kemp Ave West sustained structural damage Monday morning after a hatchback sedan crashed through its entrance.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In a comprehensive briefing for media partners, Watertown city officials presented the 2025 annual reports for the Police and Fire Rescue departments, highlighting significant decreases in major crime while addressing the logistical challenges of a growing city. City Manager Alan Stager, Police Chief Toomey, and Fire Chief Don Rowland provided a deep dive into the statistics and the vision for 2026.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A late-night vehicle collision sent one person to the hospital after a pickup truck crashed into a local residence on Saturday night.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A quiet morning on Sioux Conifer Road was disrupted on Saturday when a pickup truck veered off course and crashed into a residential garage, triggering a specialized emergency response to save the structure.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Local authorities are investigating a serious head-on collision that occurred Sunday afternoon on U.S. Highway 20, resulting in serious injuries and a citation for a teenage driver.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Emergency crews responded to a single-vehicle accident Monday morning after an SUV struck a local business in southwest Watertown.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue (WFR) responded to a structure fire on Friday evening after an outdoor grill ignited the exterior of a local home.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - he ultimate local showdown is back as the Watertown Police Department and Watertown Fire Rescue prepare to face off for the milestone 25th Annual “Heroes Behind the Badges” blood drive. This friendly competition invites the community to roll up their sleeves and cast a vote for their favorite first responders while providing critical support for local patients.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Local emergency crews responded to a vehicle fire early Thursday morning, successfully preventing flames from spreading to a nearby home.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - A stalled vehicle triggered a large multi-car pileup on Interstate 29 late Friday night, sending one person to the hospital and leaving three vehicles heavily damaged.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Icy road conditions are believed to be a contributing factor in a serious two-vehicle collision Tuesday morning that sent one woman to the hospital. The incident occurred at approximately 9:30 a.m. at the intersection of B Avenue NE and 18th Street NE. According to the Watertown Police Department (WPD), a 1993 red Ford Ranger driven by a 20-year-old male from Gary, S.D., was traveling westbound on B Avenue when it entered the intersec

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Fire Rescue (WFR) team gathered on January 23 to recognize the dedication, professionalism, and selfless service of its members at the department’s annual awards banquet.