Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The South Dakota State Parks Division recently recognized the extraordinary efforts of its staff and volunteers at its annual awards meeting in Chamberlain, with locals near Lake Poinsett and Pelican Lake receiving top honors for their dedication.

The Salvation Army of Watertown has entered its critical fundraising period with a strong emphasis on community support, as demand for its services has dramatically increased this year. Captain Dennis Jolly confirmed that the organization is relying on its annual Red Kettle campaign and local partnerships to reach its $244,000 Christmas goal, which sustains year-round operations.

The Beacon Center has launched an ambitious “12 Days of Christmas” campaign to secure vital, unrestricted operational funding. This comprehensive fundraising initiative, which runs from December 9th through the 20th, follows the recent success of the “Sell-A-Song” event and aims to ensure the continuity of essential services amidst reported funding cutbacks.

Northeast Radio SD News (Watertown, SD) - Following his recent announcement to seek re-election, District 4 State Representative Kent Roe outlined his legislative priorities, focusing on economic diversity and a significant data center bill. The Republican legislator, who currently serves on the House Taxation and Transportation Committees, discussed his plans during an interview with Northeast Radio SD.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The South Dakota Highway Patrol has released the name of the man fatally injured in a two-vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday morning, December 2, 2025, in Watertown.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Swift action by Watertown Fire Rescue (WFR) contained an exterior fire on Thursday, December 4, 2025, behind The Local restaurant, resulting in no injuries and minimal damage to the interior of the downtown structure.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Police Department (WPD) has announced the arrest of an 18-year-old Watertown resident in connection with a motor-vehicle theft that occurred in September. The arrest follows a months-long investigation utilizing forensic evidence.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown High School Oral Interpretation team is set to compete at the State Festival this weekend, December 5 and 6, 2025, an event the city will host at Watertown High School. The team has qualified 10 students across various categories, reflecting the breadth of talent in the program.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue effectively contained a vehicle fire early Thursday morning in well below zero weather conditions, preventing the flames from spreading to an adjacent structure.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown’s sales tax collections continue to show growth, posting an overall increase of 2.62% through the first eleven months of 2025 compared to the previous year.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Madison Park, a recent Watertown graduate and a distinguished Honors student at Northern State University (NSU), has earned national recognition for her academic work in education. Park secured second place in the pedagogy and education category of the student poster competition at the highly competitive National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) annual conference.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council held the first reading of Ordinance No. 25-26 on December 1, 2025, proposing a supplemental appropriation to the 2025 budget. The ordinance seeks to cover overruns across various departments and projects, incorporate state and federal grant appropriations, and authorize line-item fund transfers among the General Fund, Park & Rec Fund, and Capital Improvement Fund.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council has approved Change Order No. 1-Final for the 2025 Neighborhood Street Reconstruction project on 2nd Avenue Northeast, formally concluding the contract with DeBoer Construction Inc.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council officially approved a Professional Services Agreement on December 1, 2025, for the reconstruction of a portion of Taxiway Alpha at the Watertown Regional Airport. The agreement, awarded to Helms and Associates Corporation, totals $545,162.70.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The 11th annual "Sell-A-Song" fundraiser for the Beacon Center concluded on a high note, exceeding its financial goals thanks to widespread community support and generous contributions.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown is recognizing the dedication of four key employees in its latest segment of the #WatertownWorks series. The program features individuals from various departments whose service and commitment are vital to maintaining city infrastructure, public safety, and administrative functions.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) has concluded November with encouraging passenger numbers, recording a solid increase in air travel compared to the previous year.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Watertown High School senior Malia Kranz has received a highly competitive principal nomination to the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) in Colorado Springs, U.S. Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) announced today.

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - A California man was fatally injured early this morning in a two-vehicle crash involving a pickup truck and a semi-truck at the intersection of S. Broadway Street and 20th Avenue SE, according to a release from the South Dakota Department of Public Safety (DPS).

Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue (WFR) units responded to a serious motor vehicle accident on the morning of Tuesday, December 2, 2025, involving a pickup truck and a semi-truck.