Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Watertown residents and businesses needing to discharge clear water from their sump pumps into the sanitary sewer during the freezing winter months can now apply for the annual Seasonal Sump Pump Variance from the City of Watertown.

Watertown Fire Rescue (WFR) responded to a vehicle fire in the Watertown High School parking lot on Thursday afternoon, October 2, 2025.

The Watertown Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department hosted a high-energy skateboard, scooter, and bike competition on Saturday, drawing several riders from across the area to showcase their skills at the city’s skate park. Participants competed in two 90-second runs in their chosen event, with judges scoring performances based on difficulty, consistency, creativity, execution of tricks, smoothness, and overall use of the course.

Mount Marty University’s Watertown campus has partnered with Northeast Technical High School (NTHS) to launch the Students to Teachers through Educator Pathways (STEP) initiative. The program allows high school students to earn college credits toward an education degree, potentially allowing them to complete a bachelor's degree in elementary education in three years.

Watertown, SD - The Yard of the Month Committee has announced the final winners for the 2025 season, recognizing Watertown residents and businesses for their landscaping efforts. The August awards conclude the program for the year.

A new scholarship fund has been established at the Watertown Area Community Foundation to honor the legacy of Ralph and Joanne Wamsher. The Ralph and Joanne Wamsher Scholarship Fund, created by Ralph in memory of his late wife, is designed to support nontraditional students seeking a new start through education.

The Delta Dental Mobile dental office will be in Watertown from October 20 to 24, offering free dental services for local children. Sponsored by the Watertown Area United Way and Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, this initiative aims to support children and young adults who may not have consistent access to dental care.

The Watertown Town Players are set to premiere a unique theater experience, "The 24-Hour Plays," this weekend. The show is the result of a single, 24-hour creative process. The unique format brings together writers, directors, and actors to create five short, original plays from start to finish. The process begins on Friday evening when the cast and crew meet. The writers then work through the night to write a 10-minute script by 6 a.m. Saturday. The actors and directors t

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