Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In a move designed to alleviate local flooding issues, the Council will vote on vacating approximately 14,430 square feet of unimproved public right-of-way located near 19th Street SW. The petition was filed by adjacent property owners Jeffrey and Sandra Stadheim.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A pending annexation of nearly 100 acres into the City of Watertown has brought a dispute between a local gravel pit operator and Codington County officials to a boiling point. J&J Land Sales, LLC is seeking city annexation to continue its mining operations, a move that township and county officials fear could wipe away a trail of recent zoning and right-of-way violations.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council is set to vote on Monday, June 15, 2026, on whether to authorize the purchase of a 2.91-acre parcel of land from the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SD DOT) for $12,200.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council on Monday night will consider approving a $526,247 purchase for a new ADA‑accessible playground at McKinley Park, a major upgrade that would replace the park’s aging equipment and expand its inclusive play area.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown Community Development Department has introduced new phone numbers for residents, contractors, and developers to use when scheduling building permit inspections.

Northeast Radio SD News – From guiding residents through the building process to responding to emergencies, connecting readers with books, and managing vital landfill operations, the City of Watertown relies on a diverse team to keep the community running smoothly every day.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown will begin work this week on a sanitary sewer repair project that will temporarily affect traffic and driveway access in a northwest neighborhood, according to a Public Service Announcement from the Engineering Division.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A nearly full Watertown City Council chamber became the backdrop for a robust discussion on Monday evening, as local government officials, passionate small business owners, and frustrated citizens conflicted over the ongoing construction delays plaguing the “AirStay” hotel redevelopment project.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown Engineering Division and Public Works Department have issued a public service announcement regarding upcoming infrastructure improvements. Local crews are scheduled to begin work on sanitary sewer repairs at the intersection of 9th Ave SE (US Highway 212) and 6th St SE.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Homeowners attempting to repair aging exterior decks or expand residential garages will bypass costly variance procedures after the City Council approved the second reading of Ordinance No. 26-12. The zoning text amendment modifies Chapter 21.10, clarifying standard residential configurations while rectifying an historical oversight affecting hundreds of properties developed before 2005.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Double-frontage property owners caught in a regulatory bind following previous zoning changes received permanent relief after the City Council unanimously passed the second reading of Ordinance No. 26-11. The text amendment modifies Chapter 21.61 of the municipal code, adjusting height parameters for residential properties bounded by streets on multiple sides.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce received unanimous Council backing for its special event permits after revealing a comprehensive, multi-layered restructuring of one of the community’s longest-running summer traditions.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown Public Works Department will begin a lift station improvement project Monday, May 18, with work scheduled to continue through Friday, May 22, pending weather or unforeseen issues, according to a public service announcement from the Engineering and Wastewater Division.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown Public Works Department, through its Engineering and Wastewater Division, is currently working on a localized lift station improvement project. The infrastructure upgrades officially commenced on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, and are projected to wrap up by Friday, May 22, 2026, pending any unforeseen complications.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown’s Bramble Links Disc Golf Course has earned statewide recognition, landing at #4 on UDisc’s 2026 list of top disc golf courses in South Dakota, according to a release from the Watertown Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department.

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 Watertown City Council voted unanimously Monday night to declare the long‑unused Lake Kampeska Phosphorus Filtration Plant as surplus property, setting the stage for future redevelopment proposals. The item was moved off the consent agenda to allow for public explanation.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Tearing down a building for the benefit of redevelopment in Watertown might soon get a little easier on the wallet. On Monday night, the Watertown City Council will review Resolution No. 26-17, a proposal to launch a Special Disposal Incentive Program to turn blighted neighborhood spots into new residential foundations.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council on Monday night will consider declaring the Lake Kampeska Phosphorous Filtration Plant, located at 336 South Lake Drive, as surplus property. The move would allow the city to sell the long‑inactive facility at a future public sale.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown Street Division and Public Works Department announced Monday that seasonal weight restrictions on local roads are coming to an end.