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Watertown Post 17 Splits Regular-Season Finale With Spearfish, Eyes Class A Super Regionals
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Post 17 closed out its regular season Wednesday with a doubleheader split against Spearfish Post 164, falling 8–6 in the opener before responding with a decisive 10–0 run‑rule victory in game two. The Arrows finish the regular season at 19–15 as they await next week’s Class A Super Regionals.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 162 min read


Codington County Commissioners to Vote on 0.5% Tax Ordinance; Election Funding and Jail Access Concerns Discussed
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD — Codington County Commissioners briefly revisited Ordinance 83 during Tuesday’s meeting, noting that the second reading and possible adoption of the county’s proposed 0.5% gross receipts and use tax will take place next week. The ordinance is intended to offset and reduce county property taxes, and its full text is currently being published for public review.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 152 min read


Codington County Commissioners Approve June Financial Reports, Claims, and Meeting Reschedule
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Commissioners on Tuesday approved several routine financial and administrative items, including the Auditor’s Account with the County Treasurer, the Register of Deeds monthly report, a meeting reschedule due to the upcoming runoff election, county claims, and a personnel step increase.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 152 min read


Codington County Community Services Reports Rising Homelessness Needs, New Staff, and Transitional Housing Push in Watertown
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD — Codington County Community Services Director Sara Foust delivered a data‑rich monthly report Tuesday, outlining rising service demands, new staff onboarding, Medicaid billing challenges, major federal and state grant opportunities, and substantial progress on the county’s systems‑of‑care facility now owned by Codington Connects.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 155 min read


Codington County Auditor Reports Rising Runoff Election Turnout, Lower 2027 Budget Request
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Auditor Brenda Hanten delivered her monthly report Tuesday, noting steady increases in voter turnout ahead of the July 28 Republican runoff election and outlining her proposed 2027 budget, which reflects a significant overall decrease.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 152 min read


Codington County Health Nurse Reports Rise in Postpartum Depression Symptoms, Completed School Immunization Audits
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County’s Community Health Nurse Codi Storm delivered her first‑half 2026 report to commissioners Tuesday, outlining stable referral numbers, completed school immunization audits, expanded outreach efforts, and a growing focus on postpartum depression support.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 153 min read


Watertown Arrows Split Doubleheader With Brookings as Jackson McClemans Powers Game 2 Win
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - On a night dedicated to honoring its senior class, the Watertown Arrows bounced back from a tough opener to earn a doubleheader split against Brookings Tuesday at Watertown Stadium.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 152 min read


Codington County Commissioners Withdraw Tax Deed Auction Bid, Set New July 30 Auction Date
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday voted to formally withdraw a bid submitted by Amanda Schleich for a tax deed property auction held on July 7.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 141 min read


Codington County Jail Construction Remains on Track Despite Weather Delays
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Commissioners received a detailed progress update Tuesday from Tyler Klatt of Tegra Group, who reported that construction of the new county jail continues to advance steadily despite weather‑related delays.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 142 min read


LIVE w/ Mount Olive - Watertown SD Lutheran for Common Bond Quartet on July 22, 2026
In this fun interview, Julie Miller and Lori Fox stop by the studio to share the heartwarming story of how a winter trip led to bringing the award-winning Common Bond Quartet all the way from Ashland, Kentucky, right here to Watertown!

Steve Jurrens
Jul 141 min read


Watertown Fire Rescue Quickly Extinguishes Propane Grill Fire Near Home on 33rd Street NW
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue responded Monday evening to a propane grill fire in the 1200 block of 33rd Street NW, arriving within minutes to prevent the flames from spreading to a nearby home.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 141 min read


🎉 Big News from the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce! 🎉- Wine Walk and So much MORE...
Catch this week's live interview on Northeast Radio SD with Ashley Johnson, the Chamber's Director of Community Engagement! 🎙️

Steve Jurrens
Jul 141 min read


Lake Area Technical College Adds Hannah Abel and Kris Munger to Leadership Team
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College has announced two key additions to its leadership team, further strengthening the college’s focus on student success, community engagement, and regional workforce development.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 142 min read


Watertown Police Officer Anthony Goebel Completes PTO Program, Begins Solo Patrol Duties
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Police Department is celebrating a milestone for one of its newest officers. Officer Anthony Goebel has officially completed the department’s Police Training Officer (PTO) Program and is now serving the community as a solo patrol officer.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 141 min read


Watertown School Board Approves LATC Direct Purchase of $125,000 Airplane for Pilot Program
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board on Monday approved a request from Lake Area Technical College to directly purchase an airplane for its professional fixed‑wing pilot program after the college received no bids during last month’s formal bidding process.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 141 min read


Watertown School Board Approves Lake Area Tech Nursing Lease for Pierre Capital City Campus
Nurse in teal scrubs writes on a clipboard beside a blurred patient in a hospital bed.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 141 min read


Watertown School Board Approves Lake Area Tech Nursing Lease for Pierre Capital City Campus
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board on Monday approved its annual facility lease agreement for Lake Area Technical College’s nursing cohort located at Capital City Campus in Pierre.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 141 min read


Lake Area Tech Aviation Programs Expand as Pilot, Maintenance and Drone Training Demand Grows
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College President Tiffan Sanderson presented a detailed update Monday night on the college’s rapidly expanding aviation programs, outlining major investments, strong student outcomes, and growing workforce demand across aviation maintenance, professional pilot training, and uncrewed aerial systems (UAS).

Steve Jurrens
Jul 143 min read


Watertown School Board Approves 2026–27 Fees, Committee Assignments and Annual District Designations
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board on Monday approved the district’s fees for the 2026–27 school year, confirmed committee assignments, and finalized several annual designations including financial depositories, legal counsel, and federal program coordinators.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 142 min read


Grant County Childcare Providers to Receive $75,000 Boost Through Bright Futures Initiative
Northeast Radio SD News – Grant County, SD - Childcare providers across Grant County will soon have access to new financial support aimed at strengthening local childcare capacity, thanks to a major grant awarded this week.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 142 min read



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