WATERTOWN, S.D.–There was heavy damage to two vehicles in a collision on a Highway 212 intersection in Watertown Wednesday afternoon. Police Sergeant Scott Price says it happened a little before 2:00 p.m. at Highway 212 and 21st Street Southwest. A Cadillac driven by 39 year-old Darren Shelton of Watertown...
WATERTOWN, S.D.– A house fire in Watertown Wednesday afternoon. The fire call at 1340 25th Street Southwest originally came in as a report of a power line down from a tree limb falling on it. When the power line fell, it started a nearby tree on fire, and strong...
WAVERLY, S.D.–A structure fire in rural Waverly had South Shore and Watertown Fire Departments busy. The fire at 45961 165th Street was called in just after 6:00 p.m. Wednesday. A passerby noticed heavy, black smoke coming from a private farm site. Once on scene, fire crews found an old,...
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — There’s at least a few thousand people driving in South Dakota cities without a driver’s license. Tickets for no driver’s license rank in the top five of traffic citations in the five most populous cities. In 2021, the Sioux Falls Police...
Communities always find time to celebrate Independence Day, especially if the holiday makes for a long weekend.
Here are some of the July 4-related events planned in and around Watertown in the days to come.
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WATERTOWN, S.D.–Watertown Fire Rescue was called out to a contractor’s shop fire Tuesday. The fire was at 613 11th Street Northwest. Fire units arrived to find smoke coming out of the structure. They used a ladder truck to gain access to the roof of the building and put...
HARTFORD, S.D. (GoWatertown.net) – The South Dakota Golf Association Junior Tour made a stop at Central Valley Golf Club in Hartford on Wednesday. Some local results include:. 16-18 Boys. 11. Logan Vavruska (Watertown) – 91 — 10-11 Boys. 4. Logan Borns (Clark) – 47 — Next local...
PIERRE, S.D. — The financially troubled Roslyn, South Dakota, grain elevator will continue to operate after reaching a deal with its bank and having its state license renewed. The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission on Wednesday, June 29, voted to approve the grain buyer license for the Roslyn Elevator....
RENNER, S.D. (GoWatertown.net) – Watertown Post 17 would fall twice to Renner on Wednesday. The purple and gold were blanked in game one 9-0. Ben Althoff would put down two of Watertown’s three hits in the game. Jackson Maag pitched four and a third innings allowing eight hits, six runs, walking five while striking out three. Kyle Karst pitched an inning and two-thirds in relief.
WATERTOWN, S.D.–Watertown police are investigating vandalism at a local car dealership. Officers were called Monday to Sharp Automotive on Highway 212. They found three windows on the building and on a vehicle had been shot out with a BB gun. Damage is estimated at $1,500. It’s believed the vandalism...
Work will begin this summer on the first phase of improvements to the Allen Mitchell Field. The Watertown School Board approved a $4 million bid from Mammoth Construction of Sioux Falls at a special meeting Monday, according to Superintendent Jeff Danielsen. The scope of work includes the construction of a new track, a turf infield, new bleachers on the visitors side of the field and landscaping.
Nobody was injured during a fire at a contractor's shop Tuesday morning in Watertown. When crews arrived on scene, smoke was coming out of eves and doors of the structure, according to a news release from Watertown Fire Rescue. After gaining access into the building, crews faced heavy smoke and heat.
RENNER, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -Renner picked up a doubleheader sweep of Watertown in legion baseball Wednesday night. Post 307 won the first game 9-0 behind the shutout pitching of Manny Struck who got plenty of support. Renner broke the game open in the 5th inning with 6 runs as Kyle Konechne and Garret Hoffman had key hits. Renner also won game two 5-4. Copyright 2022 Dakota News Now. All rights reserved.
Police are investigating a report of vandalism at a Watertown car dealership. Three window vehicles at Sharp's Automotive, 1112 Ninth Ave. S.W., were shot out with a BB gun, according to a news release from the Watertown Police Department. It's believed the damage was done overnight Sunday. Approximately $1,500 in...
Close votes and an upset marked the nominations at the South Dakota Republican party convention last weekend in Watertown. Lieutenant Governor Larry Rhoden and Attorney General candidate Marty Jackley held off challengers while incumbent Secretary of State Steve Barnett lost the nomination to newcomer Monae Johnson. Senator Jean Hunhoff of...
New logos representing a modern Watertown are starting to appear throughout town. The Watertown Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Chamber of Commerce, the Watertown Development Company and city are updating their logos and branding to reflect an evolving community. The convention and visitors bureau blazed the trail by being the...