Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council voted unanimously on August 3, 2026, to adopt Resolution No. 26-28, formally designating the Watertown Current as the city’s new official newspaper of record and updating standing policies to streamline municipal payment approvals.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - For over a century, the Benedictine Sisters of Mother of God Monastery have served as quiet pioneers of healthcare, education, and ministry across the Dakotas. Now, their visionary efforts to transform their 485-acre Watertown campus into a thriving intergenerational community have earned them the 2026 Act of Excellence Award from the South Dakota Hall of Fame.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council took the first procedural step toward finalizing a long-term property lease at the Watertown Regional Airport during its August 3, 2026, meeting.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In a unanimous vote, the Watertown City Council approved a mid-year budget cleanup during its August 3, 2026, meeting, authorizing several supplemental appropriations and line-item transfers to fund ongoing city projects.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council is reviewing an annexation and zoning request that would allow a local homeowner to bypass a county restriction and build an accessory structure on his property.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown received high marks on its 2025 finances, earning a “clean, unmodified opinion” from the accounting and advisory firm Eide Bailly.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Police Department officially introduced its newest addition to the community during the August 3, 2026, City Council meeting. Newly minted Patrol Officer Tony Goebel, who began his service with the department on February 27, 2026, was welcomed by the council and the mayor.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council is weighing a potential ban on wheeled “personal conveyances” on sidewalks in the downtown business district following a steady rise in accidents and pedestrian complaints.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown will conduct mosquito spraying Tuesday night after officials determined that adult mosquito counts have reached the threshold for treatment in the East Lake area.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Cancer patients in the Watertown region now have access to faster treatment times and improved precision thanks to new radiation technology installed at the Sanford Watertown Cancer Center.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame has announced its 21‑member Class of 2026, honoring athletes, coaches, and contributors whose impact has shaped sports across the state. This year’s class includes four individuals with strong ties to Watertown and the surrounding region.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council meets tonight, August 3, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers, which can be streamed live on the City of Watertown’s Facebook and YouTube pages.

Northeast Radio SD News – South Dakota - A federal jury has found Cody Ben Zephier, 21, of Kenel, guilty of multiple felony domestic assault charges following a three‑day trial in U.S. District Court in Aberdeen, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Dakota.

Northeast Radio SD News – Brookings County, SD - A North Dakota man was hospitalized Saturday evening following a single‑vehicle motorcycle crash on Interstate 29 near mile marker 138, according to the Brookings County Sheriff’s Office.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Entering the 2026 Class A American Legion State Tournament as the No. 10 seed, Watertown Post 17 knew the path would be difficult. But after sweeping Pierre in the Super Regionals, the team arrived in Rapid City with momentum — and a belief that it could compete with anyone.

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 - Watertown Post 17’s season came to a close Friday after Sioux Falls West delivered an 8–0 shutout in the Class A American Legion Baseball Tournament.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A 22‑year‑old Watertown man was taken to Prairie Lakes Hospital Friday night after a high‑speed motorcycle crash near the intersection of 7th Avenue SE and 5th Street SE, according to a media release from the Watertown Police Department.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - On July 27, 2026, Otter Tail Power Company (OTP) submitted a formal petition to the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (SD PUC) requesting the approval of new electric rate schedules tailored specifically for very large customers. The proposed changes, slated to take effect on January 1, 2027, introduce a specialized rate class for high power compute (HPC) loads, such as large-scale data centers and artificial intelligence (AI)

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - As the September trial date approaches for Jeffrey Allen Koistinen, his defense team has launched a new legal challenge regarding the events of his August 2022 arrest.