Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Police Department (WPD) has announced the recipients of its annual community awards, recognizing several local individuals and businesses for their exceptional contributions to public safety and community engagement.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Police Department recently held its annual awards banquet on Thursday, January 8, 2026, to recognize exceptional performance, commemorate dedicated service, and foster teamwork between agency personnel and the community.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Forty-five recruits representing 31 different law enforcement agencies across South Dakota are graduating this Friday from the state’s Basic Law Enforcement Certification Course  in Pierre. Among the graduates of the 198th class is Michael Fedt , who will join the Watertown Police Department . The 13-week training program, overseen by the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), is required for students to become fully q