Local Watertown Area News

Northeast Radio SD News – Waverly, SD - Numbers don’t lie, and for the Waverly South Shore math team, the numbers are looking like a dynasty. The team delivered an outstanding performance at this year’s ECC Math Contest, securing 1st place overall for the second consecutive year. This win marks the school’s sixth championship in the last seven years.

Northeast Radio SD News – Hayti, SD - Emergency responders were called to a residence in Hayti early Friday morning after a large tree collapsed onto a house, damaging the structure and bringing down live power lines.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Police Department has announced the arrest of a local teenager in connection with a high-profile “swatting” incident that occurred last year at Watertown High School.

Northeast Radio SD News – Tucson, AZ/Watertown, SD - The federal criminal proceedings against Jeffrey Allen Koistinen have taken another procedural turn, with another delay to his jury trial and a legal battle over a “blue iPhone” that could determine the fate of key evidence.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The filing period for the 2026 primary election has officially closed, and the final rosters from the South Dakota Secretary of State and the Codington County Auditor are locked in. With major transitions coming to the County Commission and a high-profile showdown for the Watertown Senate seat, Northeast Radio SD has your complete wrap-up of the field, starting with the races right here in our community.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The long-standing tradition of the Watertown Mayor appearing in-studio for weekly radio slots is coming to an end. In a media briefing held Tuesday, City Manager Alan Stager and Mayor Ried Holien outlined a new communication strategy that moves away from fixed weekly appointments like KXLG’s From the Halls of City Hall, KWAT’s What’s Up, and Northeast Radio SD’s recently established live-streamed The People’s Pulse.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Motorists traveling through the east side of Watertown should prepare for a change in traffic patterns beginning next week.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department has officially released its 2026 summer program guide. The comprehensive guide is now available online at www.watertownparkandrec.com.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - As the Watertown Area Community Foundation (WACF) moves into its spring grant season, the voices of the city’s youngest leaders are taking center stage. The Foundation’s Youth Council has officially released its “Youth Perspective 2025” needs assessment, a comprehensive look at what is working for Watertown’s teenagers—and where the community needs to step up.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - Following an unusually long and volatile 2025 storm season, the National Weather Service (NWS) has designated April 13-17, 2026, as Severe Weather Preparedness Week in South Dakota and Minnesota.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown High School senior Camille Crismon is trading the prairie for the bright lights of New York City this June. Following a rigorous national competition, Crismon has been named a 2026 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards National Winner, securing two of the highest honors a young artist can receive: a National Gold Key Award and the prestigious American Visions Award.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Board of Commissioners is headed for a significant transition this year. Following the March 31 filing deadline, it has been confirmed that two veteran incumbents will not return to their seats in 2027, clearing the way for new leadership amid a near-half-turnover of the five-member board.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In a world obsessed with technical skills and high-level certifications, Dr. Melissa Meidinger, Regional Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Leadership Lab Facilitator, is challenging entrepreneurs to look inward. In a recent interview with Northeast Radio SD, Dr. Meidinger argued that Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is the single greatest predictor of professional success—often far outweighing a high IQ.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In the world of South Dakota high school wrestling, there are champions, and then there is Gage Lohr. The Watertown Arrow standout recently made history by securing his fourth consecutive South Dakota State Title at 157 pounds—an achievement made even more remarkable by the fact that Lohr is only a junior.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - For many families in the Watertown area, the desire to keep aging loved ones at home for as long as possible is a top priority. However, the physical and emotional toll on caregivers can often lead to burnout. To bridge this gap, the Village of Harmony Hill has officially highlighted its Adult Day Services Program, a flexible initiative designed to support both seniors and their caregivers.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In a move aimed at transforming the economic landscape of the I-29 corridor, co-founders Michael Klatt and Angie Yahne officially introduced StartUp Watertown during a live broadcast with Northeast Radio SD on Monday. The initiative, born from a partnership with Sister Barb Youngers and the Mother of God Monastery, seeks to provide a permanent home for innovation, education, and community-driven business growth.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Area Home Builders Association (WAHBA) is inviting the community and industry professionals to swing into the 2026 season with a special kickoff event on Monday, April 14. The event, hosted at Glacial Lakes Powersports + Golf, serves as the official launch for the organization’s highly anticipated summer tournament.

Northeast Radio SD News – Hamlin County, SD - The Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office has released details regarding several arrests made across the county between March 18th and March 28th, 2026. The incidents ranged from drug-related offenses and DUI stops to sex offender compliance violations.

Northeast Radio SD News – Gary, SD - Rapid response and high-tech monitoring are being credited for the quick containment of a brush fire west of Gary on Saturday afternoon.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Today, Sunday, March 29, marks National Vietnam War Veterans Day, a time dedicated to recognizing the profound sacrifices made by veterans and their families, and offering a long-overdue proper “welcome home” to the men and women who served.