Steve Jurrens

As the News Director, I bring a dedicated focus to providing comprehensive, hyper-local news coverage for Watertown, South Dakota, and the surrounding area. My experience is rooted in the belief that clear, concise, and accurate reporting is essential to a well-informed community. My commitment extends to even the most sensitive and difficult topics, where my unwavering transparency provides the authentic community reporting necessary to build trust and navigate challenging conversations with integrity.

For the past four years, I have built a reputation as a trusted source, delivering news that directly impacts our listeners' lives. With over 8,900 articles written, my work has included:

• Extensive interviews with key state and federal figures, including Senator Mike Rounds, Senator John Thune, Representative Dusty Johnson, and former Governor Kristi Noem.

• In-depth coverage of local governance, from city and county meetings to interviews with the mayor and city manager.

• Providing reliable reporting on both state and local elections, ensuring our audience has the information needed to make informed decisions.

• A strong commitment to covering public town hall meetings in surrounding counties such as Deuel, Hamlin, Grant, Day County, and Clark County, ensuring that all voices in the area are heard.

• Dedicated and respectful coverage of our local veterans, sharing their stories and highlighting their service.

My writing style is intentionally straightforward and informative, avoiding jargon and technical terms to ensure every story is easily understood. I am committed to objective and unbiased reporting, delivering facts without opinion to serve our audience. My goal is to keep the community connected and aware through credible, reliable news that they can count on.