Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - As graduation approaches, the Watertown High School junior and senior classes are preparing for one of the most anticipated events of the year: the 2026 After Prom. Organized by a dedicated committee led by Tasha Torgerson and Megan Byer, this year’s event promises a high-energy, safe environment packed with prizes, games, and a few surprises.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The halls of Watertown High School are buzzing with more than just the usual end-of-semester nerves. This week, the drama department is trading its sneakers for fins as it prepares to bring the Broadway version of Disney’s The Little Mermaid to the DD Miller Auditorium.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In the world of South Dakota high school wrestling, there are champions, and then there is Gage Lohr. The Watertown Arrow standout recently made history by securing his fourth consecutive South Dakota State Title at 157 pounds—an achievement made even more remarkable by the fact that Lohr is only a junior.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The latest school board meeting highlighted key legislative movements in Pierre, an upcoming “Cracker Barrel” Session for the public, and a call for a formal review of the district’s grading policy.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - As the second semester begins, Watertown School District officials are turning their attention to the South Dakota State Capitol, where a proposed freeze in K-12 funding has sparked concerns over the district’s future budget.