Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Police arrested four individuals Tuesday morning after officers responded to a report of shots fired and a stolen vehicle connected to the incident, according to a media release from the Watertown Police Department.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue responded to a two-vehicle collision Saturday evening after reports indicated both vehicles had gone into the ditch and that a victim might be pinned, with smoke visible from one of the vehicles, according to a WFR media release.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In a recent broadcast on Northeast Radio SD, Watertown Police Department Mental Health Officer Alexis Buysse and Public Safety Social Worker Elly Anderson pulled back the curtain on a revolutionary approach to local emergency response: a dedicated mental health co-response team.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Police Department has officially expanded its emergency response infrastructure with the addition of a new Armored Rescue Vehicle. Designed to strengthen public safety, the vehicle is aimed at providing enhanced protection for citizens, first responders, and law enforcement personnel during high-stakes tactical operations and severe crises.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A Watertown man was seriously injured Monday morning after his vehicle crossed into oncoming lanes and struck a tree on 4th Avenue SW, according to the Watertown Police Department.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Police Department (WPD) gathered outside its headquarters on a clear, sunny morning to hold a somber and moving ceremony in observance of National Police Week and Peace Officer Memorial Day.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue crews quickly contained a fast‑moving ditch and field fire Thursday evening near the intersection of 42nd Street Southwest and 9th Avenue Southwest, according to a media release from the department. The fire was reported at approximately 6:30 p.m.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue responded Monday evening to a garage fire at the intersection of 2nd Street and 6th Avenue SE, arriving to find smoke coming from a detached single‑stall structure.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - An 18‑year‑old Brookings man was seriously injured Tuesday afternoon after losing control of his motorcycle on Highway 20 in northwest Watertown.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - At the April 20, 2026, Watertown City Council meeting, the Watertown Masons of Concord Lodge 13 officially presented a state-of-the-art fire suppression unit to the Watertown Police Department (WPD), marking the latest chapter in a community safety initiative that has already proven its life-saving potential.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A Watertown police officer whose work has helped reshape the community’s approach to mental health has received one of South Dakota’s highest law‑enforcement honors.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In this live session with Northeast Radio SD, leadership from the Watertown Police Department (WPD) discusses the department’s multi-faceted approach to public safety, focusing on child abuse prevention and the upcoming Teen Police Academy.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Police Department has announced the arrest of a local teenager in connection with a high-profile “swatting” incident that occurred last year at Watertown High School.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Police Department has announced the arrest of six individuals following a multi-day investigation into the distribution and use of methamphetamine within the city. The enforcement actions, which took place on March 15 and 16, 2026, involved a series of search warrants, traffic stops, and probation searches.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - While annual crime statistics show a general downward trend in Watertown, a deeper dive into the data has prompted a call for action from city leadership. During Monday night’s City Council meeting, Councilman Doug Allen highlighted a startling 400% increase in juvenile rape arrests, urging the city to shift more resources toward combating domestic and sexual violence.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A local business at 23 Kemp Ave West sustained structural damage Monday morning after a hatchback sedan crashed through its entrance.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In a recent sit-down interview with Northeast Radio SD, Captain Steve Rehorst and Detective Jesse Alvarado of the Watertown Police Department offered an inside look into the operations, challenges, and motivations behind the department’s Criminal Investigation Division (CID).

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A 19-year-old Watertown resident is in custody following an investigation into a stolen firearm that led police to a collection of weapons and narcotics.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A late-night vehicle collision sent one person to the hospital after a pickup truck crashed into a local residence on Saturday night.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - A 55-year-old Watertown man is in custody following a targeted narcotics investigation by the Watertown Police Department.