Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown is reminding local residents and businesses planning to discharge sump pump water into the sanitary sewer system this winter to apply for a seasonal sump pump variance.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Area Home Builders Association (WAHBA) announced that Grant Barron of Clear Concepts Windows and Doors has been named the organization’s 2026 Builder Member of the Year.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Area Home Builders Association (WAHBA) announced that Carrie Bartscher of Grassland Granite in Watertown has been named the organization's 2026 Associate Member of the Year.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Area Home Builders Association (WAHBA) announced Friday that Aaron Hansen of Meyer Insurance has been named the organization’s 2026 WAHBA Spike of the Year.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A 35-year-old Codington County man is facing two felony charges and one misdemeanor charge following a Codington County Sheriff’s Office investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a minor.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Sarah’s Treasures Rescue is calling on the Watertown community to help restock its shelves through its annual “Hungry Bowl” dog food fundraiser while seeking foster and forever homes for 17 dogs currently in its care.

Northeast Radio SD News – Brookings County, SD - The Brookings County Sheriff’s Office responded to an early morning vehicle fire that resulted in a $25,000 total loss on Nov. 12, 2026, and is actively seeking information regarding two separate incidents of rural property vandalism and diesel fuel theft in Brookings County.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, unanimously approved the allocation of $177,000 in state Juvenile Justice Reinvestment Initiative (JJRI) funds to the Watertown Boys and Girls Club to support local youth diversion programming.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, unanimously approved an engineering contract proposal with Banner Associates for planning, survey, design, and bidding services along a 5-mile stretch of County Road 11 north of Watertown.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County’s newly created Defense Support Coordinator position is already relieving court-appointed attorneys of non-legal casework, streamlining jail bond interviews, and connecting defendants with local treatment and housing resources, according to a first-time report presented to the Codington County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Codington County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, reviewed proposed rental rate and fee updates for the Codington County Extension Complex, marking the first overhaul of the facility’s fee structure in 10 years.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A 67-year-old Watertown woman died Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, in a single-vehicle crash two miles north of Watertown in Codington County.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - American Legion Post 17 in Watertown will display its “Avenue of Flags” on Nov. 11 to honor all American veterans who have served honorably in the United States military.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board voted unanimously Monday night, Nov. 9, to solicit competitive proposals for self-funded health insurance consulting and benefits advisory services ahead of the 2027 plan year.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Ten years after taking ownership of the Northeast Technical High School building and land to position the facility for a future remodel, the Watertown School Board voted unanimously Monday night, Nov. 9, to approve a $24,500 preliminary concept design contract with CO-OP Architecture.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen presented eight K-12 school district policies for their first reading during the Watertown School District 14-4 School Board meeting on Monday night, Nov. 9, introducing two newly drafted policies alongside targeted updates to inclement weather practice approvals and student custodial accounts.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School District 14-4 surpassed South Dakota state averages across English language arts, mathematics, and science on the newly released 2025-26 State Report Card, Assistant Superintendent Derek Barrios reported to the School Board on Monday night, Nov. 9.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Ahead of the Watertown School District’s observance of American Education Week from Nov. 16–20, Watertown Education Association President Susie Hooth addressed the School Board on Monday night, Nov. 9, to recognize the daily contributions of teachers, support staff, and administrators across the district.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - During the K-12 public input Session of the Watertown School District 14-4 Board of Education meeting on Monday night, Nov. 9, a Watertown High School parent and alumnus asked the board whether it plans to form a collaborative committee of students, parents, and faculty to evaluate future homecoming parade traditions and safety surrounding homecoming vans.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board unanimously approved a $70,000 architectural and engineering contract with CO-OP Architecture on Monday night, Nov. 9, taking a formal step toward launching a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree in Radiologic Technology at Lake Area Technical College by fall 2028.