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Watertown’s Prairie Lakes Ice Arena to Host National APWA Roadshow Highlighting Public Works Excellence
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown will host a national engineering and public works showcase next month as the American Public Works Association (APWA) Roadshow makes a stop at the award‑winning Prairie Lakes Ice Arena.

Steve Jurrens
4 days ago2 min read


Watertown Municipal Utilities Board Seats Mark Dunn, Honors Rich Thomas and Elects New Leadership
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Municipal Utilities Board reorganized for the new term Monday, recognizing outgoing member Rich Thomas, seating a new appointee, and electing board leadership for the coming year.

Steve Jurrens
4 days ago2 min read


Hamlin County Sheriff Seeks Tips After Bryant Swimming Pool Break-In and Damage
Northeast Radio SD News – Bryant, SD - The Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help after staff at the Bryant Swimming Pool discovered a break‑in and property damage early Monday.

Steve Jurrens
4 days ago1 min read


Codington County Tax Opponents Launch Petition Drive in Watertown to Force Vote on Ordinance 83
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A local group opposed to Codington County’s newly adopted gross receipts and use tax will begin circulating a petition Thursday, July 30, seeking a public referendum on Ordinance 83, according to organizers.

Steve Jurrens
4 days ago2 min read


Watertown Post 17 Falls to Rapid City Post 22 in South Dakota Class A Legion Baseball Tournament Opener
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Rapid City Post 22’s offense proved every bit worthy of its No. 1 seed Tuesday, collecting 13 hits to hand Watertown Post 17 a 10–2 loss in the opening round of the South Dakota Class A American Legion Baseball Tournament.

Steve Jurrens
4 days ago2 min read


Early Returns Show Larry Rhoden Leading Statewide in Republican Governor Runoff; Local County Breakdowns Released
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Early results from the South Dakota Republican gubernatorial runoff show Larry Rhoden holding a substantial lead statewide as counties continue reporting precinct totals.

Steve Jurrens
4 days ago4 min read


Watertown Women’s Leadership Conference “Limitless” Returns Aug. 4 at Lake Area Technical College
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its second annual “Limitless: Women Rising Together” conference, a half-day leadership event dedicated to empowering, connecting, and elevating women in both their personal and professional lives.

Steve Jurrens
4 days ago2 min read


Watertown Traffic Alert: North Broadway Closing, North Maple Reopening for 5th Avenue Construction
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown Public Works Department is advising drivers of upcoming traffic changes tied to the 2026 street construction projects.

Steve Jurrens
5 days ago1 min read


Watertown Planning Commission Approves Alley Vacation for Business Expansion Near 7th Street SE
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Planning Commission on Thursday unanimously approved Resolution No. 2026‑33, clearing the way for the vacation of a 14‑foot‑wide unimproved alley in Block 7 of Davlin’s Addition, located between 7th and 8th Street SE and bounded by 9th and 10th Avenue SE.

Steve Jurrens
6 days ago2 min read


Watertown Planning Commission Approves Annexation, R-1 Zoning for 13th Avenue NE Property
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Planning Commission on Thursday approved both the annexation and R‑1 zoning designation for a 13,558‑square‑foot portion of land located south of 2700 13th Avenue NE, allowing the property owner to construct a conforming accessory structure.

Steve Jurrens
6 days ago3 min read


Watertown Board Approves Garage Expansion Variance for 8th Street SE Home
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Board of Adjustment on Thursday approved a front yard setback variance allowing a garage expansion at 224 8th Street SE, located in the R‑2A Single Family Attached Residential District.

Steve Jurrens
6 days ago2 min read


Watertown Board of Adjustment Approves Conditional Use for Storage Units and Office at 15 11th Street NE
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Board of Adjustment voted Thursday to approve a conditional use request allowing storage units and an office within an existing structure at 15 11th Street NE, located in the R‑3 Multi‑Family Residential District.

Steve Jurrens
6 days ago2 min read


Watertown Rotary’s Kayak Around Kampeska Draws Record Turnout to Lake Kampeska
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Rotary Club celebrated its largest turnout yet for the annual Kayak Around Kampeska event this weekend, drawing more than 50 kayakers and paddle‑boarders from at least five zip codes to Lake Kampeska for the 13‑ to 14‑mile paddle around the shoreline.

Steve Jurrens
6 days ago2 min read


South Dakota DLR to Host Cybersecurity Training for Watertown Businesses Protecting Employee Data
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR) will host its next Workforce Knowledge Series Session on Thursday, Aug. 13, focusing on cybersecurity practices that help businesses safeguard employee information.

Steve Jurrens
7 days ago2 min read


Free Fishing Poles Now Available at Watertown’s Lions Park Through New Community Partnership
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Visitors to Lions Park now have access to free fishing poles thanks to a donation from Fishing for Life and a new partnership between the Watertown Police Department and Watertown Park and Recreation.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 251 min read


Watertown Man Arrested After Stolen Vehicle Investigation
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A Watertown man was arrested Thursday morning following a stolen vehicle investigation in southeast Watertown, according to a media release from the Watertown Police Department.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 241 min read


Hamlin County Sheriff Warns Residents About Fake Walmart PlayStation 5 Scam Calls
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office is alerting residents to a scam phone call circulating in the area involving a fake Walmart purchase of a PlayStation 5.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 242 min read


Watertown Post 17 Opens South Dakota Class A Legion Baseball State Tournament Against Rapid City Post 22
Northeast Radio SD News – Rapid City, S.D. — Watertown Post 17 opens the 2026 Class A American Legion Baseball Tournament with one of the toughest draws in the bracket: a first‑round matchup against top‑seeded host Rapid City Post 22.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 241 min read


Watertown Post 17 Blanks Pierre 2-0, Earns Third Straight Trip to South Dakota State Legion Tournament
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Hunter Halajian fired a complete‑game shutout to lift Watertown Post 17 to a 2‑0 win over Pierre in Game 2 of the Class A Super Regionals, securing the program’s third straight trip to the State American Legion Tournament.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 242 min read


Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to Five Years for Watertown Meth Possession Case
Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A Sioux Falls man has been sentenced to five years in the South Dakota State Penitentiary following a felony drug conviction stemming from an April 13 traffic stop in Watertown, according to court records.

Steve Jurrens
Jul 232 min read



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