Local Watertown Area News

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College will move forward with plans to expand its fixed‑wing pilot training fleet after the Watertown School Board on Monday authorized the college to seek bids for an additional Cessna 172 aircraft.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College reported 617 students enrolled for the Summer 2026 term, a figure that aligns closely with projections and reflects a minor shift in dual‑credit scheduling rather than a drop in demand. LATC President Tiffany Sanderson presented the update Monday night during the Watertown School Board meeting.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College’s Class of 2026 is one of the most diverse and far‑reaching in the institution’s history, with 883 students eligible to walk at graduation and representation spanning nearly every corner of South Dakota and beyond.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College continues to post some of the strongest graduate outcomes in the region, reporting a 99% placement rate for the Class of 2025 and some of the fastest degree earn‑back times in the school’s history. The findings were presented Monday night during a detailed update to the Watertown School Board.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board took time Monday night to honor one of the district’s most accomplished recent graduates. Whitney Martinsen, a member of the Class of 2026, was formally recognized as a semi‑finalist for the 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, one of the nation’s most prestigious academic honors.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College reported strong revenues and stable cash flow during its May 2026 financial period, according to a detailed update presented to the Watertown School Board. The report covered general fund activity, special education spending, K‑12 nutrition services, LATC enterprise operations, and the employee benefit trust.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A former Social Studies teacher and a local attorney are partnering to offer a free three‑part educational series on the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights in honor of the nation’s upcoming 250th birthday.

Northeast Radio SD News – Peever, SD - A Peever man has been sentenced to more than six years in federal prison after pleading guilty to two assault charges stemming from a 2021 incident in Sisseton, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Dakota.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - At a special meeting on June 8, 2026, the Watertown City Council unanimously approved an extension of a right-of-way permit, allowing continued street closures for the delayed AirStay hotel project at the site of the former City Hall.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Figure Skate Club wrapped up a historic year Sunday night during its annual Blades of Success Banquet, celebrating what organizers say is one of the most successful seasons in the club’s history.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In a companion move to the Parcel 2 decision, the Watertown Planning Commission unanimously approved an annexation request for a 54.65-acre tract of land that currently hosts an active gravel pit.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Planning Commission unanimously approved the annexation and zoning of a 41.06-acre parcel designed to act as an interim material stockpile site before its eventual transition into a residential neighborhood.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A segment of unimproved public land will soon be transformed into a private detention pond after the Watertown Planning Commission voted 7-0 to vacate a portion of the city’s right-of-way.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Planning Commission gave its unanimous backing to a tax increment financing (TIF) district designed to bring 75 new single-family homes to the city.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Post 17 opened the Lewis & Clark Tournament with a strong win but dropped its next three games, finishing the weekend 1–3 against a slate of regional opponents.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Board of Commissioners approved several personnel changes and outlined upcoming hiring efforts during their regular session.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Board of Commissioners officially canvassed and approved the vote totals for the 2026 Primary Election on Thursday.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - During the June 4, 2026, Codington County Commissioners meeting, Veterans Service Officer Jay Roberts reported substantial financial wins for local veterans and their families.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - One person was injured Friday night after a single‑vehicle rollover crash at the intersection of 455th Avenue and 164th Street, according to Watertown Fire Rescue.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A van was destroyed Saturday afternoon after it caught fire in the parking lot of the Cowboy Country Store Gas Station at the intersection of Highway 81 and Highway 212, according to Watertown Fire Rescue.