Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board on Monday approved a series of property‑related items presented by Cam Corey, Vice President of Lake Area Technical College. The actions included acceptance of bids for new nursing patient simulators, purchase of a training aircraft, approval of an aviation lease, and authorization of multiple no‑cost equipment leases.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College is celebrating another year of record enrollment, Vice President Cam Corey told the Watertown School Board during Monday night’s meeting. LATC enrolled 2,387 students for the Fall 2026 semester — a 3% increase over last year and the third record‑setting fall in the past five years.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College will welcome alumni, students, employees, families, and community members to campus on Saturday, October 3, for two major events: the Lake Area Tech Alumni Association 5K Run/Walk and the Lake Area Technical College Open House.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College (LATC) is experiencing a period of unprecedented growth and innovation, expanding its footprint both academically and within the Watertown community. In a recent interview, LATC President Tiffany Sanderson detailed a flurry of new initiatives, ranging from highly anticipated community events to pioneering academic programs designed to meet the state’s pressing workforce needs.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College Foundation recognized its newest class of Build Dakota Scholarship recipients Thursday during the college foundation’s annual luncheon, celebrating student achievements and the statewide industry partners who help sustain the program.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Lake Area Technical College (LATC) Foundation hosted its annual scholarship luncheon, bringing together recipients, donors, faculty, and state education leaders to celebrate student achievement and the transformational power of philanthropic support.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College has earned provisional accreditation for its Nursing Simulation Center from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH), placing LATC among a select group of accredited healthcare simulation programs worldwide.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College has officially welcomed its first class of Dental Hygiene students after receiving initial accreditation from the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). According to the college’s announcement, LATC is now the only institution in South Dakota offering an Associate of Applied Science degree in Dental Hygiene.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Downtown Watertown will come alive next month as Lake Area Technical College welcomes students back for the second annual Rock the Block, a free outdoor concert and community celebration set for Wednesday, September 9 on Maple Street next to the Goss Opera House.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - High school students looking to get an early start on their college degrees have a chance to lower their out-of-pocket costs this fall. The Lake Area Technical College Foundation has opened applications for its Dual Credit Scholarships for the 2026-2027 academic year, with an application deadline set for September 14, 2026.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board approved several property‑related items Monday night, including a contingency increase for the Ag Commodities Trading Lab, a construction change order, and new simulation mannequins for both the Nursing and Surgical Technology programs. All items were presented under Agenda Item 4.2 – Property by LATC President Tiffany Sanderson.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - With classes set to begin August 24, the Watertown School Board moved through a series of personnel actions Monday night, approving resignations, contract recommendations, and a key hiring authorization for the college’s newly accredited Dental Hygiene program.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Lake Area Technical College Foundation has announced the return of the Feuerstein Series, a long‑running community seminar established in 2000 by Lew Feuerstein, family, and friends in memory of his late wife, Dee Feuerstein. Dee, a well‑known Watertown educator and businesswoman, is remembered for her commitment to personal growth, leadership, and community service. Although Lew passed away in April 2023, the beloved series conti

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In a direct response to a critical workforce shortage impacting rural healthcare facilities across the state, the South Dakota Board of Technical Education has unanimously approved a substantive program application for a new Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Radiologic Technology at Lake Area Technical College (LATC).

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College has announced two key additions to its leadership team, further strengthening the college’s focus on student success, community engagement, and regional workforce development.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Police Department is celebrating a milestone for one of its newest officers. Officer Anthony Goebel has officially completed the department’s Police Training Officer (PTO) Program and is now serving the community as a solo patrol officer.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board on Monday approved a request from Lake Area Technical College to directly purchase an airplane for its professional fixed‑wing pilot program after the college received no bids during last month’s formal bidding process.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board on Monday approved its annual facility lease agreement for Lake Area Technical College’s nursing cohort located at Capital City Campus in Pierre.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College President Tiffan Sanderson presented a detailed update Monday night on the college’s rapidly expanding aviation programs, outlining major investments, strong student outcomes, and growing workforce demand across aviation maintenance, professional pilot training, and uncrewed aerial systems (UAS).

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Golfers will tee off later this month in support of student scholarships as Lake Area Technical College prepares to host the Annual Boulder Memorial Golf Tournament on Monday, July 27 at Prairie Winds Golf Club.