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Watertown Announces Final Yard of the Month Winners for 2025 Season
Watertown, SD - The Yard of the Month Committee has announced the final winners for the 2025 season, recognizing Watertown residents and businesses for their landscaping efforts. The August awards conclude the program for the year.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 161 min read


New Scholarship Fund Established to Honor Ralph and Joanne Wamsher's Legacy
A new scholarship fund has been established at the Watertown Area Community Foundation to honor the legacy of Ralph and Joanne Wamsher. The Ralph and Joanne Wamsher Scholarship Fund, created by Ralph in memory of his late wife, is designed to support nontraditional students seeking a new start through education.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 162 min read


Delta Dental Mobile to Offer Free Dental Care in Watertown
The Delta Dental Mobile dental office will be in Watertown from October 20 to 24, offering free dental services for local children. Sponsored by the Watertown Area United Way and Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, this initiative aims to support children and young adults who may not have consistent access to dental care.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 161 min read


Watertown Town Players to Premiere "The 24 HR. Plays"
The Watertown Town Players are set to premiere a unique theater experience, "The 24-Hour Plays," this weekend. The show is the result of a single, 24-hour creative process.
The unique format brings together writers, directors, and actors to create five short, original plays from start to finish. The process begins on Friday evening when the cast and crew meet. The writers then work through the night to write a 10-minute script by 6 a.m. Saturday. The actors and directors t

Steve Jurrens
Sep 162 min read


City Council Debates Restaurant Liquor License Fee and Restrictions, Nears Decision
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - During the City Council meeting on Monday, September 15, 2025, the Watertown City Council...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 162 min read


Watertown City Council Finalizes Funding for Calvin Industrial Park Project
Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to fund a...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 162 min read


Watertown Council Advances 2026 Tax Levy, Aligning with State Law
Red house icons on coin stacks spell "PROPERTY TAX" in chalk on a blackboard. Watertown SD and Northeast Radio SD logos in corners....

Steve Jurrens
Sep 152 min read


Watertown City Council Considers Amendments to Public Right-of-Way Ordinance
Blue binder labeled "Amendments," pencils in a holder, notebook, and logo for "The City of Watertown, South Dakota." Calm workspace...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 152 min read


Watertown City Council Unanimously Approves Facilities Assessment Contract
Hands hold a red speech bubble with "ASSESSMENT" text. Logos for Watertown, SD, and Northeast Radio are visible, along with a green...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 152 min read


New Non-Profit Launches Royal Family KIDS Camp for Foster Children in Northeast SD
Royal Family Kids Camp - Watertown, SD Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - For The Children - Glacial Lakes, a new non-profit...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 151 min read


Darwin ‘Joe’ Dame Receives Prestigious Price-Rees Award for Dedication to Wastewater Management
Northeast Radio SD News Special Program - Positively Watertown: The Bright Side of the Community - Darwin “Joe” Dame, a Wastewater...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 151 min read


Northeast Radio News SD Previews Watertown City Council Meeting on 9/15
Council Member At-Large: Michael Heuer, Ward E: Lynn Jurrens, Deputy Mayor & Ward B: Kyle Peters, City Manager Alan Stager, Mayor Ried...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 148 min read


Watertown Fire Rescue Welcomes New Full-Time Firefighter
Watertown Fire Rescue officially welcomed a new full-time member to its ranks this week, reinforcing the department's standard for having all crew members certified as both firefighters and paramedics.
Firefighter/Paramedic Camdyn Rieffenberger was given his black helmet by Chief Rowland, marking the end of his probationary period. The black helmet is a long-standing tradition that signals a firefighter's promotion from probationary to permanent status.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 131 min read


Vehicle Accident on Willow Creek Drive Sends One to Hospital
Northeast Radio News SD - Watertown, SD - Watertown Fire Rescue (WFR) crews responded to a motor vehicle accident on Willow Creek Drive...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 121 min read


🚨 Single-Vehicle Crash on Willow Creek Dr. Sends Driver to Hospital
A Watertown woman was hospitalized Friday morning following a single-vehicle crash on Willow Creek Drive. The incident occurred around 7:46 AM in the 2200 block, prompting a swift response from the Watertown Police Department and Watertown Fire Rescue.

Steve Jurrens
Sep 121 min read


Watertown Woman Changes Plea to Guilty to Child Pornography Charges
Gracie Ann Stanton courtesy Codington County Detention Center Northeast News SD - Watertown, SD - A Watertown woman has pleaded guilty to...

Steve Jurrens
Sep 111 min read
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