Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A Ram pickup crashed into the front of Jungers Farms Butchery on Saturday afternoon, damaging the storefront and forcing the business to temporarily close its retail counter.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue will host a community 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Wednesday, September 11, at Foundation Plaza in downtown Watertown. The event begins at 8:00 a.m. and is expected to last approximately 30 minutes, according to a media release from the department.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In our weekly broadcast on Northeast Radio SD, Sara Foust, Board President of Codington Connects, and Lisa Dahl, Executive Director of the Watertown Area United Way, outlined key health, literacy, and safety initiatives currently serving the greater Watertown community, alongside details for the annual fundraising drive. Strengthening Resilience Through Partnership Codington Connects and the Watertown Area United Way share a central m

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Commissioners received updates on the ongoing jail and law enforcement center construction project during their Sept. 1 meeting, including discussions on structural upgrades to unfinished spaces and the hiring of an independent quality control agent.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Commissioners voted unanimously Sept. 1 to approve an amended rental agreement for the county coroner’s facility after high summer temperatures forced equipment additions to maintain required cooling levels.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Development Company (WDC) will host its 2026 Annual Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 20, bringing together investors and key public‑sector partners for an evening focused on economic growth, regional trends, and Watertown’s future opportunities.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Veterans Service Office secured more than $105,000 in monthly and retroactive benefit increases for area veterans in August, Veterans Service Officer Jay Roberts reported during the Sept. 1 Codington County Commission meeting.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A lawsuit between prominent South Dakota economic development firm A1 Development Solutions and a former associate has concluded after all parties agreed to a mutual dismissal. On August 28, 2026, Third Judicial Circuit Court Judge Carmen A. Means officially signed an Order of Dismissal with Prejudice, closing the case permanently without awarding costs to any party. This ruling followed a joint stipulation filed by the plaintiff and

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Police Department has added three new members to its ranks, welcoming two full‑time officers and one reserve officer.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Have you ever truly stopped to look into your community instead of just looking over it? That’s exactly what local Mainstream Realty agent Carley Stewart is exploring in her new six-part documentary series, “A Closer Look: Watertown.” Recently featured on Northeast Radio SD, Carley shared the inspiration behind the project: a desire to showcase the hidden charms, hardworking small business owners, and essential services that make Wate

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown has announced upcoming traffic pattern changes for its 2026 street construction projects, specifically impacting the Neighborhood Reconstruction Project on 5th Avenue N.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Lake Area Technical College (LATC) Foundation hosted its annual scholarship luncheon, bringing together recipients, donors, faculty, and state education leaders to celebrate student achievement and the transformational power of philanthropic support.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A two-day jury trial has been scheduled for former Watertown surgeon Dr. Alan Christensen following a grand jury indictment and local judicial recusals in his criminal burglary case.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The landscape near Lake Area Technical College (LATC) is about to change drastically. Local leaders, college officials, and community members gathered this week to celebrate the official groundbreaking of Lake Area Lofts, a 110-unit residential housing project designed to support the region’s increasing student and professional populations.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown High School graduate Christina Jongbloed, Class of 2026, has been awarded a $2,500 STAR Scholarship from the P.E.O. Sisterhood, a philanthropic organization that has supported women’s education for more than 157 years.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - First graders across the Watertown School District will receive a special literacy experience next week as children’s author Julianne Endres visits all three elementary schools to read her book Little Bug Earns Her Spots. Thanks to an anonymous donor, every first grader will take home a signed copy of the book following the classroom readings.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The South Dakota Highway Patrol will conduct sobriety checkpoints in 14 counties, including Codington, throughout the month of August as part of an ongoing statewide effort to reduce impaired driving and improve roadway safety.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce is calling on residents, businesses, and community members to help spotlight the people and organizations making a difference in the community. Nominations are now open for the Chamber’s 2026 Annual Awards, with four major honors to be presented this fall.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - StartUp Watertown has announced that Angie Yahne has officially stepped into the role of Executive Director as of September 1, bringing a blend of entrepreneurial experience, economic development leadership, and deep community ties to the organization’s growing regional mission.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Rotary Service Club members received an in-depth update on the world’s largest mountain carving in progress during a virtual presentation by Whitney A. Rencountre, II, Chief Executive Officer of the Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation.