Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A long-awaited indoor fish-cleaning station and boat-rinse facility at Lake Kampeska is within $25,000 of breaking ground before winter freezes the ground, according to South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) officials.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown High School cheer and dance teams both earned seventh-place overall finishes in Class AA, highlighted by a third-place podium finish in Jazz, while Sioux Valley claimed the Class A Cheer Grand Championship at the 2026 South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA) State Competitive Cheer and Dance Championships.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - South Dakota Hockey announced a new brand and logo design today ahead of the 2026-2027 hockey season. The full league schedule for all twelve SD Hockey Associations has also been published.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Two people died, and eight others sustained injuries Saturday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash in Douglas County.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Fourth-rated Class 11AA Watertown erased a 14-point deficit to defeat fifth-rated Class 11AAA O'Gorman 15-14 on Thursday night, earning a home game for the opening round of the state playoffs.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Development Company highlighted nearly $5 million in development investments over the past 18 months, elected four incoming board directors, and heard a keynote address from former Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken during its 46th annual meeting held at Joy Ranch.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Emelia Enquist, a Democratic candidate for the South Dakota House of Representatives in District 4, joined Northeast Radio SD live in the Watertown studio to discuss her background, campaign priorities, and approach to representing rural communities in Pierre ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.

Theodore Roosevelt had a saying that he learned from football: “Don’t flinch, don’t foul, hit the line hard.” That sounds like Roosevelt. But it also captures something we’ve forgotten about sports. In 1905, football was in trouble. Eighteen players died and 159 suffered serious injuries. Some colleges were considering abandoning the game altogether. Roosevelt, who believed deeply in vigorous competition, called leaders from Harvard, Yale and Princeton to the White House.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Voters in Sheridan Township will cast their ballots at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Watertown for the upcoming 2026 General Election on Nov. 3, 2026.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Agricultural producers in Codington County are now eligible to apply for low-interest emergency loans to help recover from drought and heat-related losses.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of its 2026 Annual Celebration Awards on Thursday night, Oct. 22, 2026, honoring local business leaders, organizations, and community members whose leadership and service have strengthened the Watertown community over the past year.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A 32-year-old Clark man has been sentenced to the South Dakota State Penitentiary following his eighth drug-related felony conviction in Codington County Circuit Court.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown High School competitive cheer and dance teams will travel to Rapid City this weekend for the 2026 South Dakota High School Activities Association State Competitive Cheer and Competitive Dance Championships, following the announcement of eight Watertown student-athletes to the 2026 Eastern South Dakota Athletic Conference All-Conference teams.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Figure Skate Club has announced the Watertown Classic Legacy Cup, an annual club team championship debuting during this year's competition, Dec. 11–13, 2026, at the Prairie Lakes Ice Arena in Watertown.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The University of Jamestown Wind Ensemble recently traveled to Watertown to perform for Watertown High School band and choir students, giving local musicians a look at collegiate music opportunities.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council will consider approving Resolution No. 26-45, expressing support for an Industrial Park Access Grant application to the South Dakota Department of Transportation, during its meeting on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council will consider approving Resolution No. 26-44, the Plat of Dakota Commons Eleventh Addition-Phase 1, and authorizing City Manager Alan Stager to enter into a development agreement during its meeting on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council will consider approving Resolution No. 26‑43, the Plat of Dakota Commons Tenth Addition, and authorizing City Manager Alan Stager to enter into a development agreement during its meeting on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council will consider approving Resolution No. 26-42, a replat titled the Plat of Martin's Railway Second Addition, during its meeting on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council will consider approving Change Order No. 1-Final with Duininck Inc. for the 2026 PMP A - Asphalt Mill and Overlay Project during its meeting on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.