Local Watertown Area News

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.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In a direct response to a critical workforce gap in rural healthcare, the Watertown School Board on Monday night unanimously approved a proposal for Lake Area Technical College (LATC) to develop a new Radiologic Technology program.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown High School junior class has moved into a new era of standardized testing as the district officially pivots from the Smarter Balanced assessment to the “Enhanced ACT”.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board has officially moved to end the current school year earlier than originally planned, thanks to a winter that saw zero unused snow days.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College (LATC) is set to distinguish its agriculture program from nearly every other two-year institution in the nation with the addition of a new, high-tech Ag Commodities Risk Management Lab.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue responded Monday to a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 212 at 464th Avenue, where heavy fog and low visibility were reported in the area at the time of the response.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - As part of Severe Weather Week, the City of Watertown and Codington County Emergency Management have announced a comprehensive test of the community’s emergency alert systems scheduled for Friday, April 17, 2026.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Local fire crews successfully contained a fast-moving grass fire south of Watertown on Sunday afternoon, preventing significant damage to nearby structures.