Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce has officially kicked off 2026 with a packed schedule of community events, ranging from competitive culinary battles to the historic 81st Winter Farm Show.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - In Northeast Radio SD’s first-ever Virtual Cracker Barrel session, District 4 and 5 legislators met Tuesday to outline the agenda for the 101st South Dakota Legislative Session. The delegation addressed a spectrum of regional concerns, from a $400-million data center proposal and the critical state of rural EMS to a contentious debate over property tax relief.

Arial view of Watertown Regional Airport with parked cars, a green landscape, and "Fly ATY" text with a plane icon. Clear, sunny day.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - During Monday night’s City Council meeting, City Manager Alan Stager outlined several initiatives scheduled for discussion in early 2026, including measures related to infrastructure transparency and the creation of a new zoning district.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Following discussions on park drainage, members of the Watertown City Council turned their attention to the deteriorating state of roads surrounding Lake Kampeska during the meeting on January 5, 2026.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council conducted a first reading tonight of an ordinance designed to “clean up” regulations for the city’s new Residential Storage District (R-S), adding strict design standards and a total ban on shipping containers within those areas.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council voted unanimously Monday night to approve a $79,367.27 bid award to Level Contracting LLC for a drainage project at Stokes-Thomas Lake City Park. The initiative aims to solve persistent flooding that has rendered nearly two dozen campsites unusable during wet seasons, resulting in considerable lost revenue for the city.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - As the 101st South Dakota Legislative Session prepares to convene next week, State Senator Glen Vilhauer visited the Watertown City Council tonight to update the public and council.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Arrows wrestling team put on a strong showing at the Lincoln High School Invitational on December 30, 2025, finishing second as a team and celebrating four individual champions.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Dakota Prairies Chapter #394 is bringing its annual Block Kids® Competition to Watertown on February 7, offering local elementary students a hands-on introduction to the world of construction and engineering.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown SD - The spirit of giving and a healthy dose of friendly competition took center stage at the Watertown Municipal Utilities (WMU) Board meeting in late December. Staff members gathered to celebrate the results of an internal holiday food drive that successfully gathered nearly 3,000 items to benefit the local Salvation Army.

Lake Area Tech Enters 2026 with Record Momentum and $100M Expansion Vision

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - At its December meeting, the Watertown Municipal Utilities Board addressed an upcoming change for local utility customers: the launch of a new billing software system, scheduled to go live on February 1st. The board and staff took time to answer questions and clarify what customers can expect during the transition, with a particular focus on account numbers and automatic payment arrangements.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - At the December meeting of the Watertown Municipal Utilities Board, Chris Clifton, Director of the Watertown Development Company (WDC), delivered an in-depth annual report highlighting the organization’s pivotal role in driving economic development, infrastructure investment, and community growth in Watertown, South Dakota.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The legacy of local community leader Rebecca “Becky” Weber continues to impact the region through a $5,000 donation to Joy Ranch of South Dakota.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Prairie Lakes Healthcare System celebrated a joyful start to the new year with the arrival of the region's first baby of 2026. Ariya Russman was born at 1:28 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2026, weighing 8 pounds and 11 ounces. She is the daughter of Carmen Thovson and Quincy Russman. Proud grandparents include Erin and Tony Thovson and Terri Russman.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Codington County Hockey Club has announced a full slate of home games for the Watertown Shamrocks this January, featuring weekly matchups and a special tribute to local first responders.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown School District announced a major reduction in student lunch debt this week, thanks to over $20,500 in combined donations from local community partners and an anonymous donor.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - For Robert Fuller, trapping is more than just a seasonal hobby; it is a lifelong commitment to conservation, education, and the preservation of a “dying art.” Known to many as “Fidel,” Fuller, along with his wife, Cheryl, recently shared insights into the industry that shaped the American frontier and continues to play a vital role in South Dakota’s ecosystem today.