Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council on Monday conducted first readings for two ordinance updates—Ordinance 26‑19 and Ordinance 26‑20—each aligning city regulations with the 2024 International Building Code (IBC) and 2024 International Fire Code (IFC). Both updates are part of a broader effort to keep local standards current with state law and Insurance Services Office (ISO) requirements.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council on Monday held the first reading of Ordinance No. 26‑18, a zoning text amendment that updates the city’s residential building code from the 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) to the 2024 edition. The update aligns Watertown with the new statewide code cycle that became effective July 1.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council on Monday unanimously approved Change Order No. 2 for the Neighborhood Street Reconstruct – 5th Avenue North Project (No. 2503), adding $30,720.75 to the contract with Site Works Inc. and bringing the new total project cost to $3,051,214.85.

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Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City Council on Monday unanimously approved a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sheridan Township, updating and replacing a road‑maintenance agreement that has been in place for more than three decades. The revised document modernizes responsibilities for roads near the city’s southeastern edge, particularly those serving the Watertown Regional Landfill.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council on Monday unanimously approved a haul road agreement between the City of Watertown and J&J Land Sales LLC, formalizing traffic routes, maintenance responsibilities, and enforcement procedures tied to the company’s newly approved mining operation on the city’s southeast side.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - A verified memorial fund has been launched to support Darce, the partner of longtime law‑enforcement officer David “Dave” Curtis, who passed away unexpectedly on July 4, 2026.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City Council opened its July 6 meeting with a heartfelt and honorable moment, as longtime public servant and fireworks coordinator Randy Tupper delivered a full recap of Watertown’s 250th Independence Day celebration — and then received one of the city’s highest honors.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown says mosquito spraying will take place Tuesday night, July 7, after adult mosquito counts reached the threshold requiring treatment in several neighborhoods.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council on Monday will consider approval of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sheridan Township that formally outlines how the two jurisdictions will share responsibility for maintaining roads, rights‑of‑way, and bike paths along their shared boundary.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council on Monday will consider authorizing City Manager Alan Stager to sign a Haul Road Agreement with J&J Land Sales LLC, establishing designated truck routes and safety requirements for a newly approved mining operation on the city’s southeast side.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council will take up a consent‑agenda item Monday night that would formally write off $133,672.62 in long‑outstanding sanitary sewer assessments and cost recoveries.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Watertown City Council will meet Monday night, July 8, with a consent agenda that includes authorization for the Police Department to apply for and receive an Airport Security Reimbursement Grant.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Veteran Golfers Association (VGA), a national nonprofit dedicated to enriching the lives of veterans and their families through the camaraderie of golf, will bring one of its signature regional events to Watertown this month. The annual North Dakota–South Dakota Border Battle, styled after the Ryder Cup format, will be held July 11–12 at Cattail Crossing Golf Course.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation (DLR) will host the next installment of its Workforce Knowledge Series on Thursday, July 9, focusing on strategies and resources to help employers strengthen employee skills and prepare for emerging workforce needs.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The Deuel Community Playground Project reached a major milestone this week as Glacial Lakes Energy LLC announced a $25,000 donation, becoming the project’s first official Dream Builder Sponsor. The contribution marks one of the largest single gifts to date toward building a new, fully accessible playground at Deuel School.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - One of Watertown’s longest‑standing institutions is celebrating a major milestone. Austin Law Office, founded in 1926, is marking 100 years of continuous operation, making it the oldest active law firm in the city and one of the longest-running in the region.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - On Wednesday evening, local residents, emergency responders, and industry representatives gathered to voice their opinions at a South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) public input meeting regarding a massive new energy project. EL26-014

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - Watertown Post 17 pitcher Hunter Halajian has announced his commitment to continue his baseball and academic career at Northeast Iowa Community College, marking the next step in what has been a breakout 2026 season for the left‑hander.

Northeast Radio SD News – Watertown, SD - The City of Watertown will conduct mosquito spraying on Wednesday evening, July 1, after officials confirmed that adult mosquito counts have reached the threshold requiring treatment.