Northeast Radio SD News Recap for Tuesday June 30, 2026

Northeast Radio SD News Recap for Friday, June 26, 2026

📻 Friday State News Update Brought to you by Hahler Automotive Here is your Friday wrap-up on the biggest statewide news stories in South Dakota. * Economic Trends: Economist Dr. Ernie Goss warns that rising tax burdens on high-income earners are accelerating migration from high-tax states to lower-tax states. * Agriculture & Labeling: A new South Dakota law taking effect July 1st explicitly prohibits cell-cultured protein products from being falsely labeled as real meat. This legislation is strongly supported by the South Dakota Cattlemen's Association. * Law Enforcement: Federal prosecutors announced a massive drug bust that charged 63 defendants and took over 1,000 pounds of methamphetamine and tens of thousands of fentanyl pills off the streets.

🎆 Stay Safe This Independence Day! Safety Updates from WPD Assistant Chief Ryan Remmers

🎆 Stay Safe This Independence Day! Safety Updates from WPD Assistant Chief Ryan Remmers As we gear up for the 4th of July, Assistant Chief Ryan Remmers has shared essential safety and legal reminders to ensure everyone has a fun and secure holiday weekend. * Fireworks Rules: The Watertown Police Department maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy for shooting fireworks within city limits. The only exception on the 4th of July is for individuals on private property around Lake Kampeska. * Safety First: Always keep a bucket of water or a fire extinguisher nearby when lighting fireworks. Ensure that responsible adults are actively supervising all fireworks activities. * Pet Care: Loud noises can be extremely distressing for animals, so it is highly recommended to leave your pets securely indoors during the celebrations. * Traffic Control: Expect post-fireworks traffic control around the Anza Soccer Complex, and follow officers' directions to help clear the area safely and efficiently.

🎉 Get Ready for a Packed Summer in Watertown! An Interview with Ashley Johnson from the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce

🎉 Get Ready for a Packed Summer in Watertown! An Interview with Ashley Johnson from the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce Summer is in full swing, and we have a massive lineup of local events coming your way! * 4th of July Parade: The downtown parade kicks off this Saturday with a candy and frisbee toss at 1:45 PM, followed by the main parade at 2:00 PM. * Holiday Fireworks: Catch the city's spectacular fireworks display at the Anza Soccer Complex starting at dusk! * Cookin' on Kampeska: Join the fun July 16th–18th at Stokes-Thomas Lake City Park for a massive community weekend. The event will feature a pig wing grill-off, an Arts & Retail vendor show, a backyard bingo tournament, and live music! * Limitless Women's Conference: The second annual Limitless Women Rising Together conference is scheduled for August 4th at Lake Area Tech, featuring keynote speaker Princess Paula Scoviera.

Northeast Radio SD News Recap for Tuesday June 30, 2026

Catch up on today's top stories and local updates in Watertown! * City Council: The Watertown City Council reviewed decades-old sanitary sewer cost recoveries from the 1970s. Officials noted that $129,000 in uncollectible balances will not negatively impact city cash funds. * Young Professionals: Young adults aged 18 to 40 can now join the newly launched Rotaract Club of Watertown. The club aims to help young professionals connect, develop skills, and serve the community. * Traffic Alert: Drivers should note that Kemp Avenue is closed between Maple Street and Broadway for utility and water main work. * Weather Extremes: Severe thunderstorms swept through central South Dakota early Monday, bringing extreme straight-line winds with gusts reaching up to 131 mph.

Northeast Radio SD News Recap for Monday - 6/24/26

📻 Your Northeast Radio SD News Update for Wednesday, June 24th! 🎙️ Here is a quick recap of today's top local and state stories from Steve Jurrens: * 🚓 Flock Cameras in Action: Codington County's license plate cameras logged over 52,000 reads in May, aiding local deputies in investigating vehicle thefts, locating wanted fugitives, and solving hit-and-runs! * 🏢 Jail Revenue Surge: State prison overcrowding has resulted in $32,799 in May revenue for Codington County, which is currently housing state inmates for $95 a day. * 🛣️ Road Upgrades: Duininck Inc. secured a $1.405 million bid for major resurfacing on County Roads 10 and 7—saving the county over $534,000 compared to the next lowest bid. * 💼 County Payroll: Following issues with previous timekeeping software, all county departments will transition to a unified ADP payroll and HR system starting October 1st. * 🏫 State Education: South Dakota schools will officially begin teaching a prenatal development curriculum, featuring instructional videos on human development, under the newly passed HB 1313. 🤝 Today's newscast is brought to you by the Watertown Development Corporation, setting the sites for growth in Eastern South Dakota! Learn more about their initiatives at wdcsd.com. #NortheastRadioSD #WatertownSD #CodingtonCounty #SDNews #SouthDakota #LocalNews #LawEnforcement #SDLeg #CommunityUpdate