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Watertown Announces Final Yard of the Month Winners for 2025 Season
Watertown, SD - The Yard of the Month Committee has announced the final winners for the 2025 season, recognizing Watertown residents and businesses for their landscaping efforts. The August awards conclude the program for the year.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 161 min read
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New Scholarship Fund Established to Honor Ralph and Joanne Wamsher's Legacy
A new scholarship fund has been established at the Watertown Area Community Foundation to honor the legacy of Ralph and Joanne Wamsher. The Ralph and Joanne Wamsher Scholarship Fund, created by Ralph in memory of his late wife, is designed to support nontraditional students seeking a new start through education.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 162 min read
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Delta Dental Mobile to Offer Free Dental Care in Watertown
The Delta Dental Mobile dental office will be in Watertown from October 20 to 24, offering free dental services for local children. Sponsored by the Watertown Area United Way and Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, this initiative aims to support children and young adults who may not have consistent access to dental care.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 161 min read
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Watertown Town Players to Premiere "The 24 HR. Plays"
The Watertown Town Players are set to premiere a unique theater experience, "The 24-Hour Plays," this weekend. The show is the result of a single, 24-hour creative process.
The unique format brings together writers, directors, and actors to create five short, original plays from start to finish. The process begins on Friday evening when the cast and crew meet. The writers then work through the night to write a 10-minute script by 6 a.m. Saturday. The actors and directors t

Steve Jurrens
Sep 162 min read
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City Council Debates Restaurant Liquor License Fee and Restrictions, Nears Decision
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - During the City Council meeting on Monday, September 15, 2025, the Watertown City Council...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 162 min read
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Watertown City Council Finalizes Funding for Calvin Industrial Park Project
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to fund a...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 162 min read
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Missing Toddler Found Deceased in Hamlin County
Northeast Radio SD News - Castlewood, SD - A search for a missing 1.5-year-old boy in Hamlin County concluded on Monday, September 15,...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 161 min read
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EF-1 Tornado Confirmed Near Mobridge, Caused by Weather Vortex
Northeast Radio SD News - Mobridge, SD - A quick but impactful tornado, caused by a rare weather event, touched down near Mobridge, South...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 151 min read
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Watertown Council Advances 2026 Tax Levy, Aligning with State Law
Red house icons on coin stacks spell "PROPERTY TAX" in chalk on a blackboard. Watertown SD and Northeast Radio SD logos in corners....

Steve Jurrens
Sep 152 min read
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Watertown City Council Considers Amendments to Public Right-of-Way Ordinance
Blue binder labeled "Amendments," pencils in a holder, notebook, and logo for "The City of Watertown, South Dakota." Calm workspace...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 152 min read
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