Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Northeast General Auxiliary announced this week that its annual Extravaganza fundraiser at Just 1 More Casino was a major success, raising $10,870 to support children receiving care at the Shrine Clinic in the Twin Cities.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board held its annual organizational meeting Monday night, swearing in a returning member, selecting board leadership for the 2026–27 year, and formally setting meeting formats and election dates for the coming fiscal cycle.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board on Monday approved several district policies during second readings, including a grading policy that prompted one of the most extensive discussions of the night.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board on Monday unanimously approved the district’s full 2026–27 budget and levy resolution, finalizing a $115.79 million spending plan and setting the property tax levy rates that will be forwarded to the Codington County Auditor.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School Board on Monday conducted first readings for four policies, each tied to recent legislative changes or updates in state law, with Superintendent Dr. Jeff Danielsen emphasizing that the district has already been following the requirements but is now formally codifying them in policy.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School District’s family support specialist program, launched two and a half years ago to strengthen attendance and connect families with community resources, has concluded — but administrators say its impact will continue through newly reassigned staff roles.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A Florence parent urged the Watertown School Board Monday night to reconsider a decision prohibiting out‑of‑town school districts from dropping students at the Boys & Girls Club after school, saying the change creates confusion, safety concerns, and contradicts long‑standing transportation arrangements families rely on.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown’s Mosquito Control Program has announced that adult mosquito populations have reached levels sufficient to trigger a spray event in several east-side neighborhoods on Tuesday evening.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Area Community Foundation has officially launched its 2026 Women & Giving Campaign, inviting women across the region to join a growing network of local philanthropists dedicated to creating opportunities for women, children, and families. The annual campaign runs through August 7, 2026.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown School District has confirmed that all out‑of‑town school districts have been asked to stop using the Watertown High School/Boys & Girls Club area for bus pickup and drop‑off, citing safety concerns tied to increased traffic at Allen Mitchell.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - With the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally set for August 7–16, Watertown is gearing up for its annual Rally Rush, a community‑wide celebration running from late July through August that welcomes riders traveling to and from the world‑famous event.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown is advising residents that a Bluepeak infrastructure upgrade project will begin Monday, July 13, with work continuing through October 2026, according to a public service announcement issued Friday.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - — The City of Watertown Public Works Department has announced a temporary street closure on 2nd Street NE as construction resumes on the new Airstay hotel project.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Board of Adjustment on Thursday unanimously approved a wide‑ranging set of conditional uses for the Super 8 property at 503 14th Avenue SE, clearing the way for the hotel’s owners to pursue a major, multi‑phase expansion of hospitality services — provided the City Council finalizes the site’s rezoning to C‑3 Highway Commercial District.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Board of Adjustment unanimously approved a conditional use permit Thursday allowing a new 2,240‑square‑foot storage building to be constructed at 1203 9th Avenue SE, directly north of the existing Verizon Wireless store along Highway 212.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown Planning Commission on Thursday unanimously approved a rezoning request for the Super 8 property at 503 14th Avenue SE, bringing the long‑standing hotel into full compliance with the city’s zoning code and clearing the way for future hospitality‑related improvements.

Northeast Radio SD News – Hamlin County, SD - A major poaching investigation launched after a TIPS hotline report has resulted in five individuals from four states pleading guilty to 44 misdemeanor wildlife violations, according to South Dakota Turn In Poachers (TIPS).

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - In a landmark meeting Thursday evening, the Watertown Planning Commission voted to recommend approval of four interconnected zoning ordinance amendments that would reshape how the city regulates large institutional campuses and student housing. The actions—Resolutions 2026‑28, 2026‑29, 2026‑30, and 2026‑31—now move to the Watertown City Council for final consideration.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown’s Mosquito Control Program will conduct mosquito spraying on Thursday, July 9, 2026, after determining that adult mosquito counts have reached the threshold for treatment.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Codington County Auditor Brenda Hanten is urging residents to check their voter registration status ahead of the upcoming Primary Runoff Election on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.