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Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue crews quickly contained a fast‑moving ditch and field fire Thursday evening near the intersection of 42nd Street Southwest and 9th Avenue Southwest, according to a media release from the department. The fire was reported at approximately 6:30 p.m.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Bramble Park Zoo is celebrating the arrival of four gray wolf pups, now being hand‑raised by zoo staff after arriving last weekend, according to a release from the City of Watertown. The pups — two males and two females — were born April 18 at Shalom Wildlife Sanctuary. Two have black fur, and two have white fur.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Village of Harmony Hill has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a 2026 Best Assisted Living Community, making it the only assisted living community in South Dakota to receive the honor this year, according to the organization’s announcement.

This Northeast Radio SD newscast, aired on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, covers several local developments in Watertown, South Dakota, as well as a legislative visit.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Rotary Club has announced the recipients of its 2026 Rotary Scholarships, awarding five local students $1,000 each for their essay submissions and commitment to academic excellence and service.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - As the nation marks National Travel and Tourism Week (May 3–9, 2026), leaders from the Tourism Coalition of South Dakota and Visit Watertown gathered Tuesday to highlight the staggering economic contributions of the visitor industry. With a record $5.1 billion in visitor spending recorded in 2025, the industry has cemented its status as the state’s second-largest economic driver.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Arrow Booster Club, managed through the Arrow Education Foundation, has announced a $25,000 contribution to support construction of the new Allen Mitchell Athletic Complex for the Watertown School District.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - U.S. Senator Mike Rounds returned to Watertown on Tuesday to participate in the groundbreaking ceremony for a new $28 million Army National Guard vehicle maintenance shop. While funding for the project was previously secured as part of a larger $406 million federal investment in South Dakota’s defense infrastructure, the groundbreaking marks the start of a critical upgrade to the state’s National Guard capabilities.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Baseball Association (WBA) set a new fundraising record Friday night, bringing in $34,000 during the 2026 Hall of Fame First Pitch Outing at Second Street Station. The annual banquet celebrated the community’s baseball heritage while generating crucial support for local athletes.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - State leaders, industry partners, and students gathered Tuesday, May 5, 2026, for the 24th Annual Governor’s Luncheon at Lake Area Technical College (LATC). This cornerstone event highlighted the institution’s pivotal role in shaping South Dakota’s workforce and economic future. The event served as both a celebration of recent milestones and a roadmap for ambitious campus expansions to address critical national labor shortages.