Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Planning Commission on Thursday approved both the annexation and R‑1 zoning designation for a 13,558‑square‑foot portion of land located south of 2700 13th Avenue NE, allowing the property owner to construct a conforming accessory structure.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Board of Adjustment on Thursday approved a front yard setback variance allowing a garage expansion at 224 8th Street SE, located in the R‑2A Single Family Attached Residential District.

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 Council on Monday unanimously approved a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sheridan Township, updating and replacing a road‑maintenance agreement that has been in place for more than three decades. The revised document modernizes responsibilities for roads near the city’s southeastern edge, particularly those serving the Watertown Regional Landfill.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown will conduct mosquito spraying on Wednesday evening, July 1, after officials confirmed that adult mosquito counts have reached the threshold requiring treatment.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown’s Mosquito Control Program has issued a Public Service Announcement indicating that the local adult mosquito population has reached levels sufficient to trigger targeted spraying.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council on Monday night will consider approving Change Order No. 1‑Final for the 2026 10th Ave NW Water Main Project, increasing the contract by $8,629 for a new total of $95,229.

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 standard municipal boundary request turned into a debate over regulatory jurisdiction, transparency, and truck traffic on Monday evening. The Watertown City Council reviewed the first reading of twin ordinances, No. 26-13 and No. 26-17, aimed at annexing and establishing A-1 Agricultural zoning for approximately 95.71 acres of contiguous land situated directly on the city’s perimeter.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A regulatory debate over residential swimming pool fences resurfaced in the Watertown City Council chambers on Monday night. They reviewed the first reading of Ordinance No. 26-14, a sweeping zoning text amendment to Chapter 21.79 designed to modernize local pool barriers by acknowledging advancements in safety cover technology.

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 - Watertown Fire Rescue responded Friday evening to a semi‑truck fire that left both the truck and trailer a total loss near the intersection of 9th Avenue and Pheasant Ridge Drive.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City Council approved Resolution No. 26-18, confirming a "rent-for-shares" agricultural lease agreement with local operator Lyle Bothe, doing business as LNJ Farms and Ranch. The resolution establishes an intent to lease approximately 85 acres of city-owned real property at St. Ann’s Hill and Derby Downs exclusively for haying operations, setting a formal public hearing date for June 1, 2026.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In a move to modernize corporate workflows and optimize public agendas, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 26-19, formally establishing Governance Policy GP-01. The policy outlines explicit parameters delegating administrative signature authority to city staff for routine municipal sponsorship and advertising agreements, such as tee-box signage at the Cattail Crossing municipal golf course.

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.