Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - During Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, City Manager Alan Stager delivered a series of community updates ranging from public safety events to environmental concerns at Lake Kampeska. Councilmembers also weighed in on the growing public discussion surrounding lake weed growth and upcoming traffic impacts from a local event.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council on Tuesday approved Resolution No. 26‑36, updating the city’s ambulance fee schedule to support more accurate billing for Advanced Life Support (ALS) services and specialized patient care. The new fees take effect October 1, 2026, and are designed to align with requirements from Medicare, Medicaid, the Indian Health Service (IHS), the Veterans Administration (VA), and other third‑party payers.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved Resolution No. 26‑34, formally accepting public infrastructure installed within the Calvin Industrial Park Second Addition after the completion of a one‑year warranty period. The acceptance transfers ownership and long‑term maintenance responsibilities to the City of Watertown.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council on Tuesday approved Resolution No. 26‑33, formally accepting public infrastructure installed within the Jurrens‑Schulte Industrial Addition following the completion of a one‑year warranty period. The acceptance transfers ownership and long‑term maintenance responsibilities to the City of Watertown.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Chip seal improvements along 14th Avenue are moving forward as city crews continue work between Highway 81 and 19th Street, according to a public service announcement issued Tuesday.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Municipal Utilities will begin maintenance work this month on the city’s northwest water tower located at 14th Avenue NW and 4th Street NW.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council meets tonight, and one of the most consequential items on the agenda involves a major change to how the city handles ambulance billing for Watertown Fire Rescue.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown has announced upcoming traffic pattern changes for its 2026 street construction projects, specifically impacting the Neighborhood Reconstruction Project on 5th Avenue N.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown says mosquito spraying will take place tonight, August 26, in two sections of town after population counts reached the threshold for treatment.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown will begin a short water improvement project this week that will temporarily affect access along 13th Avenue Southeast. According to the city’s Engineering and Wastewater Division, work is scheduled to start Tuesday, August 25, and wrap up by Thursday, August 27, barring any unforeseen delays.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council will hold a formal public hearing Monday night before considering approval of a 25-year ground lease agreement with Dynoair, LLC for private hangar space at the Watertown Regional Airport.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown’s Mosquito Control Program will conduct targeted mosquito spraying on Thursday night, August 6, after monitoring confirmed that adult mosquito levels have reached the threshold requiring treatment.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown says mosquito spraying will resume tonight in the northwest part of town after weather prevented crews from completing the work Thursday evening.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown says mosquito spraying will take place Thursday night in the northwest part of town after population levels reached the threshold for treatment.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown Public Works Department is advising drivers of upcoming traffic changes tied to the 2026 street construction projects.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A major zoning update aimed at supporting future medical and educational campus development will go before the Watertown City Council Monday night for its first reading.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A resolution authorizing the City of Watertown to apply for state bridge improvement funding will appear on Monday night’s City Council consent agenda, advancing early‑stage work on a deteriorating bridge near Lake Kampeska.

Watertown’s sales tax collections for the first six months of 2026 continue to trend upward, according to the city’s latest Sales Tax Comparison History report. Year‑to‑date figures show increases across the 1st Penny General Fund, 2nd Penny Capital Fund, and BBB (Bed, Board & Booze) tax, reflecting continued economic activity through mid‑year. 1st Penny – General Fund Up 4.23% Year‑to‑Date The city has collected $4,515,242 in first‑penny revenue so far in 2026, compa

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown is advising residents that a Bluepeak infrastructure upgrade project will begin Monday, July 13, with work continuing through October 2026, according to a public service announcement issued Friday.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - — The City of Watertown Public Works Department has announced a temporary street closure on 2nd Street NE as construction resumes on the new Airstay hotel project.