Northeast Radio SD News Recap for Monday, May 4, 2026 (Podcast/Video)
- Steve Jurrens
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Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The following is a detailed summary of the Northeast Radio SD newscast for Monday, May 4, 2026.
Watertown’s "Demo-to-Build" Incentive Program
The Watertown City Council is set to review Resolution 24-17, a proposed "Demo-to-Build" incentive program.
· Purpose: The initiative aims to encourage redevelopment by making it more affordable to demolish blighted homes.
· Incentive Details: Property owners who demolish a blighted structure and build a new home on the same parcel within 18 months would receive a credit for 50% of the verified landfill disposal costs.
· Limitations: The credit is capped at $5,000 and cannot exceed the total cost of the building permit. It remains tied to the specific parcel of land and has no cash value.
· Timeline: If approved, this pilot program will remain in effect through the end of 2026.
Regional News and Safety Reports
· False Report Arrest: A 26-year-old man from White, SD, was arrested after fabricating a report of being shot at while driving. Investigators determined he had accidentally fired a handgun himself and panicked, making up the story to explain the damage to his vehicle.
· Highway 28 Crash: One person was hospitalized following a two-vehicle collision near Bryant, SD. A juvenile driver reportedly fell asleep at the wheel, causing their Dodge RAM to cross the center line and strike a Nissan Kicks.
· Surplus Property: The City Council is considering declaring the inactive Lake Kampeska phosphorus filtration plant as surplus property, which would allow the city to prepare the site for a future public sale.
· Fire Department Grants: Glacial Lakes Energy awarded over $371,000 in grants to 34 regional fire departments. The funding is designated for essential life-saving equipment, including rescue tools, water tanks, and personal protective equipment. The Hayti Fire Department received the largest individual grant of more than $57,000.
Sports: Watertown Arrows Baseball
The Yankton Bucks swept the Watertown Arrows in a Sunday doubleheader with scores of 2-0 and 4-1.
· Game One: Yankton's Beck Ryking pitched a complete-game shutout, striking out five batters.
· Arrows Highlights: Watertown's only run of the day occurred when Marcus Bitkin tripled and was subsequently driven in by a Jonathan Lake single.
Current Standings: Watertown currently holds a 7-7 record and is scheduled to close the regular season at home this weekend against O’Gorman and Sioux Falls Washington.
