Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - As the September trial date approaches for Jeffrey Allen Koistinen, his defense team has launched a new legal challenge regarding the events of his August 2022 arrest.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A Watertown man has been sentenced to 10 years of a suspended prison sentence, probation, and 40 days of jail time after admitting to abusing his 7‑year‑old child in a January incident that left the boy with significant bruising across his back and shoulder, according to court records and police reports.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown says mosquito spraying will resume tonight in the northwest part of town after weather prevented crews from completing the work Thursday evening.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD – Watertown kept its season alive Thursday with a commanding 7-0 victory over Rapid City Post 320, powered by a four-RBI performance from Markus Pitkin and a complete-game shutout from Jackson McClemans in the Class A American Legion Baseball Tournament.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - During the open public comment period at the Codington County Board of Commissioners meeting on Thursday, July 30, 2026, Watertown resident Zach Thompson presented local budget concerns and introduced a four-part government efficiency proposal.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Board of Commissioners officially canvassed and approved the results of the 2026 primary runoff election during their regular meeting on Thursday, July 30, 2026.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Board of Commissioners approved an amendment to the county’s five-year highway plan during its meeting on Thursday, July 30, 2026.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Treasurer Carol Maloney presented the department’s 2027 budget request and operational updates to the Board of Commissioners on Thursday, July 30, 2026.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Register of Deeds Ann Rasmussen presented a monthly operations update and 2027 budget request to the Board of Commissioners on Thursday, July 30, 2026.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Sheriff Brad Howell presented his June 2026 monthly report and 2027 budget request to the Board of Commissioners at Thursday’s meeting, July 30, 2026.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Emergency Management Director Andrew Delgado presented his monthly report and 2027 budget request to the Codington County Board of Commissioners on Thursday, July 30, 2026.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A Watertown woman originally facing attempted murder charges for stabbing her fiancé in the chest earlier this year has been sentenced to prison after striking a plea deal with prosecutors.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Frederick Frank Grimes, 60, has been sentenced to 10 years in the state penitentiary with six years suspended after pleading guilty to a Class F4 felony drug charge.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Dr. Alan Richard Christensen, a board-certified surgeon residing in Watertown, South Dakota, is facing new criminal charges for burglary and theft just as a medical malpractice lawsuit against him resumes in civil court.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Mental health is often an invisible struggle, but a recent conversation on Northeast Radio SD aims to bring it into the light. In our latest interview, local bartender and mental health advocate Jeff Amdahl, alongside returning guest and documentary filmmaker Carly Stewart (Mainstream Realty), sat down to discuss the pressing need for mental health awareness—particularly within the service industry and smaller communities.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The South Dakota Health Care Association’s Century ClubSM, in partnership with KELOLAND Media Group, has named Adelia “Dea” Thorn as the 2026 South Dakota Centenarian of the Year. Thorn, who is 108 years old, is the oldest current member of the Century ClubSM.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown will host a national engineering and public works showcase next month as the American Public Works Association (APWA) Roadshow makes a stop at the award‑winning Prairie Lakes Ice Arena.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Municipal Utilities Board reorganized for the new term Monday, recognizing outgoing member Rich Thomas, seating a new appointee, and electing board leadership for the coming year.

Northeast Radio SD News – Bryant, SD - The Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help after staff at the Bryant Swimming Pool discovered a break‑in and property damage early Monday.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A local group opposed to Codington County’s newly adopted gross receipts and use tax will begin circulating a petition Thursday, July 30, seeking a public referendum on Ordinance 83, according to organizers.