Local Watertown Area News

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Auditor Brenda Hanten has released the official polling locations for the June 2, 2026 Primary Election, including a new polling place for Sheridan Township voters, who will now vote at Country Inn & Suites, 3400 8th Avenue SE in Watertown. The official notice states: “A Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026, in all voting precincts in Codington County.” Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Baseball Association announced that Cole Hansen has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the Bobby Gasper Award. The presentation took place during an on‑field ceremony at Watertown Stadium as Post 17 hosted Huron in a doubleheader.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - With the upcoming primary election just around the corner on June 2nd, South Dakota State Senator Glen Vilhauer (District 5) is hitting the ground running in what he calls the "home stretch" of his re-election campaign.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Downtown Watertown is gearing up for a massive, multi-day summer festival after the Codington County Historical Society and Heritage Museum was named one of only six organizations statewide to secure a prestigious $5,000 America 250 Community Arts Grant.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Recently, on our morning broadcast, Northeast Radio SD's host Steve Jurrens sat down with two advocates for rural South Dakota: State Representative Julie Auch and Representative Josephine Garcia. The core of their discussion centered on a pressing issue for our ranchers and consumers alike: the rise of cell-cultivated protein, often referred to as "lab-grown meat," and the legislative fight surrounding it.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Area Community Foundation has named Laura Heathcote as its new Community Engagement Director, a leadership role created to expand the Foundation’s work with local nonprofits, community partners, and philanthropic initiatives.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The integration between Prairie Lakes Healthcare System and Sanford Health is reaching a new milestone. Beginning in late June, Prairie Lakes will officially begin its transition to the name Sanford Health Watertown.

The countdown to the primary election is on, and South Dakota District 4 Senator Steph Sauder is making her final push to connect with voters. In a recent in-depth interview on Northeast Radio SD, the Senator discussed the importance of the upcoming election, her legislative record, and her commitment to the people of South Dakota.

The South Dakota Highway Patrol will conduct sobriety checkpoints in 17 counties throughout the month of June, according to a release from the South Dakota Department of Public Safety.

As the final furlongs of the campaign season approach, South Dakota District 4 Representative Kent Roe is focused on the issues that matter most to rural communities. In a recent wide-ranging interview with news broadcaster Steve Jurrens on Northeast Radio SD, the first-term legislator reflected on a productive legislative Session in Pierre and laid out his case for re-election, emphasizing his commitment to non-intrusive government and practical solutions for local challenge

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Police arrested four individuals Tuesday morning after officers responded to a report of shots fired and a stolen vehicle connected to the incident, according to a media release from the Watertown Police Department.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown has issued an update on several ongoing construction projects that will affect traffic patterns throughout the community this week.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Governor Larry Rhoden joined the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) on Tuesday to launch a statewide fundraising campaign supporting major upgrades at the Blue Dog State Fish Hatchery in Waubay. The announcement took place during a fish‑stocking event at Forsberg City Park pond in Watertown.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The rapid and often opaque development of hyper-scale AI data centers in South Dakota is raising alarms among local leaders and energy experts. In a recent broadcast on Northeast Radio SD in Watertown, State Representative Josephine Garcia, who is running for State Senate in District 5, joined retired energy economist and engineer Curtis Jundt to discuss the hidden economic and environmental costs of these massive facilities.

As the school year comes to a close, the Florence School District is preparing for a busy summer of facility upgrades, policy reviews, academic planning, and continued growth in student programs, according to a year‑end message from Superintendent and Elementary Principal Mitch Reed.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown Engineering Division and Public Works Department have issued a public service announcement regarding upcoming infrastructure improvements. Local crews are scheduled to begin work on sanitary sewer repairs at the intersection of 9th Ave SE (US Highway 212) and 6th St SE.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A remarkable postseason run powered by dominant pitching and timely hitting carried the Watertown Arrows all the way to the Class A state championship game this weekend. But with the title just one strike away, a late Brandon Valley rally in the bottom of the seventh lifted the Lynx to a 4–3 walk‑off victory Saturday night at Augustana University’s Ronken Field.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue responded to a two-vehicle collision Saturday evening after reports indicated both vehicles had gone into the ditch and that a victim might be pinned, with smoke visible from one of the vehicles, according to a WFR media release.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Community Services Office is officially reorganizing its staff structure and expanding its funding footprint, following several unanimous approvals by the Board of Commissioners.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Commissioners opened their May 19th meeting with County Highway Superintendent Randy Falvey presenting a largely quiet monthly report, noting, “obviously we’re done with the white stuff thankfully, so we got the plows and everything off”.