Local Watertown Area News

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Goss Opera House once again hosted one of its most meaningful youth events of the year as second‑grade students from across the community came together for the annual Beads on One String celebration, a program centered on kindness, inclusion, and the idea that every person is connected.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown opened its home slate with a decisive doubleheader sweep of Tea Area on Thursday at Watertown Stadium, combining a run‑rule victory in the opener with steady pitching and aggressive baserunning in the nightcap.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown will launch its 2026 City‑Wide Cleanup on Monday, April 27, offering curbside pickup of large and bulky items for residents across the community.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Following the conclusion of a highly active 38-day session in Pierre, District 5 Senator Glen Vilhauer sat down with Northeast Radio SD to provide a factual breakdown of the key legislation affecting South Dakota residents. According to Vilhauer, the Session saw a record-breaking 600 bills introduced—the highest volume since 1998—with approximately 240 eventually signed into law by the Governor.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - For individuals leaving incarceration, the first few hours of freedom are often the most precarious. Without a stable place to sleep or a way to get to a job, the path back to the community is frequently blocked by the walls of addiction and homelessness.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - As graduation approaches, the Watertown High School junior and senior classes are preparing for one of the most anticipated events of the year: the 2026 After Prom. Organized by a dedicated committee led by Tasha Torgerson and Megan Byer, this year’s event promises a high-energy, safe environment packed with prizes, games, and a few surprises.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A Watertown police officer whose work has helped reshape the community’s approach to mental health has received one of South Dakota’s highest law‑enforcement honors.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Auditor’s Office has issued a notice to voters regarding a delay in the availability of absentee ballots for the upcoming June 2nd Primary Election. While the absentee voting period is legally scheduled to begin 46 days prior to the election, ballots will not be available on the first day of that window.

Community Events & Youth Programs Goss Opera House Summer Camps: The Goss Opera House is offering free creative arts programs this summer, funded by the Watertown Area Community Foundation. June 24: "Passport to the Arts" day camp for students entering grades K-6, featuring global crafts and dance. August Programs: Two Missoula Children's Theatre productions are scheduled for grades 1-12. Auditions for Beauty Lou and the Country Beast begin August 3, followed by

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The halls of Watertown High School are buzzing with more than just the usual end-of-semester nerves. This week, the drama department is trading its sneakers for fins as it prepares to bring the Broadway version of Disney’s The Little Mermaid to the DD Miller Auditorium.

Northeast Radio SD News – Castlewood, SD - First graders at Castlewood School got an up‑close look at the machinery that keeps South Dakota’s roads safe during a special Touch‑a‑Truck event organized by the South Dakota Department of Transportation.

Northeast Radio SD News – Bradley, SD - Motorists traveling in northeast South Dakota will encounter a long-term road closure later this month as construction begins on a section of South Dakota Highway 25.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Tourism in Watertown is hitting a high note as city officials report consistent growth in sales tax revenue and a fresh chapter for the city’s tourism hub. Anjelica Uthe, Executive Director of Visit Watertown, joined Northeast Radio SD this week to discuss the city’s upward trajectory and several major milestones on the horizon for 2026.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Area children will have multiple opportunities to explore the arts this summer through free programming at the Goss Opera House, including a one-day Passport to the Arts Day Camp and two weeks of Missoula Children’s Theatre productions.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College (LATC) has announced plans for a hands-on emergency response training exercise scheduled for Thursday, April 23, 2026.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue (WFR) was dispatched to Lake Area Technical College (LATC) on Tuesday afternoon following reports of smoke inside the facility.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Demonstrating the power of student-led philanthropy, the Watertown Area Community Foundation’s (WACF) Youth Council has officially awarded $15,000 in grants to nine local organizations dedicated to supporting area youth.

Northeast Radio SD News – Revillo, SD - Emelia Enquist of Revillo has officially announced her candidacy for the South Dakota House of Representatives, seeking to represent the constituents of District 4. Enquist’s platform focuses on a vision for a thriving South Dakota built on economic development, rural community support, and assistance for families.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue responded Monday afternoon to a single-vehicle crash in the area of 168th Street and 447th Avenue.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Students attending Lake Area Technical College (LATC) next year will see a modest adjustment in their educational costs following the Watertown School Board’s approval of the 2026-27 fee rates on Monday night. The board moved to approve a package that balances rising operational costs with the college’s long-standing commitment to student affordability.