Local Watertown Area News

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A Watertown man already facing felony drug charges is now facing a massive new federal or state indictment after authorities allegedly discovered child pornography on his cellular device.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A Watertown man with a decades‑long history of impaired‑driving offenses has been sentenced to eight years in the South Dakota State Penitentiary, with two years suspended, following his conviction for a sixth‑offense DUI.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Police Department is calling on the community for assistance in locating a stolen trailer containing nine South Dakota Department of Public Safety motorcycles. Authorities are also seeking to identify the individual or individuals responsible for the theft.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A Montana woman already facing charges from a January 4 stolen‑vehicle arrest in Watertown is now accused of a wide‑ranging identity theft and forgery scheme after a Codington County grand jury returned a 13‑count indictment against her this week.

After more than 25 years of dedicated service promoting Northeast South Dakota’s tourism industry, Rosie Smith has announced she will step down as Executive Director of Glacial Lakes & Prairies Tourism effective August 1.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Village of Harmony Hill has been recognized as a 2026 Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award recipient by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). The national award honors long‑term and post‑acute care providers that demonstrate a strong commitment to improving quality care for residents.

Northeast Radio SD News – Florence, SD - South Dakota Manufacturing & Technology Solutions (SDMTS) has completed a successful pilot relaunch of its What’s So Cool About Manufacturing? program, partnering with eighth‑grade students from Florence School and Watertown‑based Glacial Lakes Rubber & Plastics (GLRP).

Northeast Radio SD News – Wilmot, SD - The Wilmot School District is one of six programs statewide selected to receive funding through the South Dakota Department of Education’s 2026 Farm to School Grant, an initiative designed to expand student access to locally grown foods and hands‑on agricultural learning

Northeast Radio SD News – Clear Lake, SD - The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) will host a public meeting and open house on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, to discuss a proposed bridge structure replacement project in South Dakota: Highway 22, east of Interstate 29 near Clear Lake.

Northeast Radio SD News – From guiding residents through the building process to responding to emergencies, connecting readers with books, and managing vital landfill operations, the City of Watertown relies on a diverse team to keep the community running smoothly every day.

Northeast Radio SD News – Prairie Lakes Laboratory is expanding its walk‑in, direct access lab testing services, giving community members a faster and more convenient way to monitor their health without needing an appointment or provider referral.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Regional Airport is ‘flying high’ after reporting a 19% increase in passenger traffic for the month of May compared to the same period last year.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A Watertown man is in custody after police arrested him Wednesday in connection with an ongoing investigation into the sexual abuse of a juvenile.

Northeast Radio SD News – Milbank, SD - The Milbank Fire Department responded to a late‑night house fire Thursday after receiving a dispatch at 10:57 p.m. for a residence at 402 East 4th Avenue.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with the City of Watertown, has released the Final Feasibility Study and Environmental Assessment for the proposed Watertown Flood Risk Management Project and is now seeking public comment.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown will begin work this week on a sanitary sewer repair project that will temporarily affect traffic and driveway access in a northwest neighborhood, according to a Public Service Announcement from the Engineering Division.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Six people were hospitalized Wednesday afternoon following a two-vehicle collision, according to a media release from Watertown Fire Rescue.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Big innings were the story of the night at Watertown Stadium on Tuesday, as Watertown Post 17 and Palace City Post 18 traded explosive frames to secure a doubleheader split.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Voters across Northeast South Dakota made their voices heard on Tuesday as unofficial returns trickled into county rooms, setting the stage for leadership shifts across federal, legislative, and county positions. Local counting centers saw steady activity as key regional and local matchups delivered decisive leads.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Regional Airport is prepping for a structural sustainability upgrade following a vote by the Watertown City Council on Monday night. Lawmakers approved authorization for City Manager Alan Stager to officially apply for, sign, and accept a massive Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Voluntary Airport Low Emissions (V.A.L.E.) grant.