Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College has completed construction of a new Dental Radiography Lab in its 100 Building, a project designed to expand hands-on training opportunities for students in the school’s growing dental programs. According to the release, the lab is expected to be ready for student use before the end of the spring semester.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College is preparing to celebrate its 2026 graduating class with a full evening of community festivities, capped by a free outdoor musical performance on campus.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - 4 the Kids SD brought its sixth annual Snack Attack to Watertown schools on Friday afternoon, delivering more than 10,300 individually wrapped snacks to students across the district. Deliveries began at 1:30 p.m. on April 17, with volunteers from Lake Area Technical College’s Business School joining 4 the Kids SD board members to help distribute snacks to K–12 students at 12 schools.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College (LATC) has announced plans for a hands-on emergency response training exercise scheduled for Thursday, April 23, 2026.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue (WFR) was dispatched to Lake Area Technical College (LATC) on Tuesday afternoon following reports of smoke inside the facility.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Students attending Lake Area Technical College (LATC) next year will see a modest adjustment in their educational costs following the Watertown School Board’s approval of the 2026-27 fee rates on Monday night. The board moved to approve a package that balances rising operational costs with the college’s long-standing commitment to student affordability.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In a direct response to a critical workforce gap in rural healthcare, the Watertown School Board on Monday night unanimously approved a proposal for Lake Area Technical College (LATC) to develop a new Radiologic Technology program.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College (LATC) is set to distinguish its agriculture program from nearly every other two-year institution in the nation with the addition of a new, high-tech Ag Commodities Risk Management Lab.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - With the 2026 legislative Session in the rearview mirror and a critical primary election looming, District 4 and District 5 lawmakers gathered at Lake Area Technical College (LATC) on Tuesday evening to face their constituents.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - High school juniors looking to jump-start their career planning are invited to Lake Area Technical College for its final Junior Tech Day of the school year. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, April 15, at the college’s campus in Watertown.

Northeast Radio SD News – Pierre, SD / Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College (LATC) is inviting the community to explore the future of healthcare education at its newly remodeled nursing simulation lab. The college will host a public open house at the Capitol City Campus in Pierre to showcase the facility’s significant upgrades and high-tech training capabilities.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Governor Larry Rhoden is set to headline the 24th annual Governor’s Luncheon at Lake Area Technical College (LATC) this May. The event, a long-standing partnership between the college and the South Dakota Governor’s office, serves as a primary fundraiser for student scholarships and campus infrastructure projects.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Local film enthusiasts and aspiring creators have a rare opportunity to go behind the lens this month. South Dakota’s own award-winning writer and director, Andrew Kightlinger, is returning to his roots for a special screening of his film Lost on a Mountain in Maine at the Odyssey 8 Theater on Monday, March 30.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The spirit of community investment and the lasting impact of local mentorship took center stage on Tuesday, March 17th, 2026, as the Business Industry School Coalition (BISCO) hosted its annual Barbecue Luncheon at the Lake Area Technical College.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - With the 2026 South Dakota legislative session entering its final days, Watertown School District officials are keeping a close watch on Pierre, waiting for a final determination on state aid that will shape the district’s budget for the coming year.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - During the Monday night Watertown School Board meeting on March 9, 2026, Lake Area Technical College (LATC) President Tiffany Sanderson presented a transformative proposal to acquire a high-tech “virtual cadaver” for the college's nursing satellite program in Pierre.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board has officially authorized the disposal of a long-standing piece of history from the Lake Area Technical College (LATC) campus. In a unanimous vote during Monday night’s meeting, the board approved a surplus resolution for a Boeing 727 aircraft, originally donated by FedEx in 2007.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Lake Area Technical College (LATC) reports an increase in enrollment and good job prospects for recent graduates, despite national trends in higher education.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - As tax season officially arrives, Lake Area Technical College (LATC) is preparing to open its doors for the 38th consecutive year of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. The clinic, which provides free tax preparation services to the community, is scheduled to run from February 3 through March 14, 2025.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - High school seniors looking to get a jump-start on their career planning are invited to experience Lake Area Technical College firsthand during Senior Tech Day on Tuesday, Feb. 4.