Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF) has awarded a $20,000 South Dakota Fund grant to the Beacon Center in Watertown to help address significant budget shortfalls caused by recent reductions in federal funding.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Figure Skate Club (WFSC) has officially opened registration for its upcoming Learn to Skate USA winter session. The eight-week program, held at the Prairie Lakes Ice Arena, is designed to provide skaters of all ages and skill levels with a foundation in ice sports.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - As the holiday season approaches, a long-standing collaboration between the Watertown Rotary Club and Slumberland is once again ensuring that local families have a warm place to rest.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Codington County Board of Commissioners formally approved the remaining 2026 employee union contracts during their meeting this week, finalizing labor agreements for both correctional officers and deputy sheriffs.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Mount Marty University has officially released its Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester, recognizing undergraduate students for their outstanding academic achievement.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown has released an updated schedule for solid waste collection and municipal facility hours to help residents plan for the upcoming Christmas holiday.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - During the Codington County Commissioners’ meeting on Tuesday, Highway Superintendent Randy Falvey provided a comprehensive update on infrastructure projects and safety reminders as the area enters the winter season.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - A Watertown man facing multiple felony charges, including third-degree rape and the manufacture of child pornography, is scheduled to stand trial in early 2026 following a grand jury indictment.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - A multi-month narcotics investigation by the Watertown Police Department has culminated in the arrest of four local men, with charges including the distribution of drugs to high school-aged juveniles.

Northeast Radio SD - Watertown, SD - For individuals navigating a serious medical diagnosis, the hospital room often becomes a secondary home. Trisha Rieffenberger, Director of the Watertown affiliate of My Happy Place, is working to change that narrative by bringing a “healing environment” directly into the homes of residents.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The United States Senate has passed the final National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026. This comprehensive security package includes significant investments for South Dakota’s military infrastructure and a 3.8 percent pay raise for service members.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - A 39-year-old local man is facing multiple felony indictments in Codington County. Court records indicate that a status hearing is scheduled for February 4, 2026, followed by a jury trial beginning February 12, 2026.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The annual collaboration between the Salvation Army of Watertown and local first responders is making a measurable impact on residents navigating complex life transitions. A recent account from a local mother highlights how the Angel Tree program, supported by members of Watertown Fire Rescue, provides essential support for families during seasons of hardship.

During a routine City Council meeting Monday night, Watertown officials addressed an unexpected financial hurdle: a nearly $250,000 budget shortfall attributed directly to rising credit card processing fees.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Community support for local shopping has reached a new milestone as Angel’s Attic Thrift Store has been officially recognized as the “Best Thrift Store in Watertown for 2025.”

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Police Department (WPD) issued citations to three local businesses last week following a series of routine alcohol compliance checks aimed at curbing underage drinking and improving road safety.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The community’s holiday spirit is translating into major support for local organizations as the Watertown Area Community Foundation’s annual Christmas Tree Fundraiser enters its third week. As of the latest update, the festive competition has already generated $4,417 in donations to support the vital work of area non-profits.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council unanimously approved a resolution tonight to accept a significant grant that will substantially reduce the local funding needed for the Calvin Industrial Park Lift Station and Sanitary Wastewater Project.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council tonight unanimously approved the second reading of Ordinance 25-26, supplementing the 2025 budget to cover various departmental shortfalls, grant appropriations, and line-item transfers. The vote was preceded by a discussion of unexpected increases in insurance and utility bills, as well as substantial banking fees.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council approved an application at its meeting tonight, allowing a local business, 4 Amigos LLC, to effectively double the number of video lottery machines at one of its locations by transferring an inactive license.