{KXLG – Watertown, SD} South Dakota's annual Point-in-Time (PIT) homeless count identified 1,431 individuals experiencing homelessness on a single night in January, with a notable increase in those living unsheltered. However, specific numbers for Watertown were not available from the count,…

{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Motorists traveling on U.S. Highway 81 in Watertown should be aware of an upcoming surfacing project scheduled to begin on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. The South Dakota Department of Transportation announced the 10-mile project, which will address a stretch of Highway 81 fr…

{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The Watertown field office of the South Dakota Department of Revenue will be closing on May 30, 2025, the department announced today. The closure is attributed to budget reductions, according to a statement from Kendra Baucom, Marketing and Communication Specialist for…

{KXLG – Hayti, SD} The Hamlin County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in their investigation into the shooting death of a family’s puppy on Thursday afternoon.

{KXLG – Milbank, SD} Authorities have released the names of those involved in a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday morning east of Milbank. Diane Kay Schultz, 61, of Big Stone City, SD, died as a result of the collision, which happened at the intersection of US Highway 12 and 481s…

KXLG – Watertown, SD} The H2O-50 leadership team has announced the official launch of Phase 3 of the Watertown H2O-50 Visioning Project, a significant step forward in the city's long-term planning efforts. This next phase, known as the Strategic Action Plan, will be celebrated with the commu…

{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Watertown Middle School (WMS) hummed with excitement last week as students participated in the school's first-ever “Carnival of Careers,” a dynamic event designed to connect young learners with a wide array of professional opportunities right in their community.

{KXLG - Watertown, SD} KXLG News Radio Rewind for Thursday, 4/3/25. All of today's newscasts are in one podcast! Click to listen! 

{KXLG – Watertown, SD} A driver escaped serious injury early Thursday morning after their pickup truck crashed into a water-filled ditch amidst icy conditions near Watertown.

{KXLG - Watertown, SD} KXLG News Radio Rewind for Wednesday, 4/2/25. All of today's newscasts are in one podcast! 

{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Codington County is reporting a childhood vaccination rate of approximately 71% of children aged zero to five fully vaccinated as of March 27th.

{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Watertown has a new airline providing Essential Air Service (EAS) as the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) selected SkyWest Airlines, operating as United Express. The announcement, made yesterday on KXLG, was discussed in detail during the latest "From the Halls …

On this week's From the Halls of City Hall our guest is Watertown Mayor Ried Holien and on the phone Airport Manager Ian Merriweather. 

{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Watertown Fire Rescue (WFR) responded to a two-vehicle accident involving semi-trucks early Tuesday afternoon near the intersection of 175th Street and Highway 81 South.

{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Watertown senior Ayden Calvert recently had a unique opportunity to gain firsthand experience in South Dakota's legislative process, not just once but twice. In an interview with “Live and Local” on KXLG Radio, Ayden shared his experiences as Senate Minority Secretary …

{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Following the adjournment of the 100th South Dakota legislative session, District 4 Senator Stephanie Sauder spoke “Live and Local” on KXLG radio, offering her insights on the session's outcomes, key legislative debates, and her concerns for the state's future economic…

{KXLG - Watertown, SD} KXLG News Radio Rewind for Tuesday, 4/1/25. All of today's newscasts are in one podcast! Click to listen!

{KXLG – Watertown, SD} During Monday's Watertown Municipal Utilities (WMU) Board meeting, a report on recent operations and projects highlighted spring-related challenges in the electric department, completed work in the gas department, a busy month for water crews, and significant employee …

{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The City of Watertown has declared a Snow Emergency effective immediately. The city has released the following schedule for plowing and sanding operations:

{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The Watertown Municipal Utilities (WMU) Board approved moving forward with an electric overhead-to-underground project in the McKinley Early Childhood Center area during their meeting on Monday. The decision was made to address the deteriorating condition of existing o…

{KXLG – Milbank, SD} A two-vehicle crash east of Milbank on Tuesday morning resulted in the death of one woman and serious injuries to another. The incident occurred at approximately 10:30 a.m. on US Highway 12 at the intersection of 481st Avenue, about two miles east of Milbank, South Dakota.

{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Big Sioux Financial, the holding company for local Reliabank, has announced the sale of its insurance agency, Reliabank Insurance Agency, to First MainStreet Insurance (FMSI), a Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based company. The announcement was made today in a press release from R…

{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The National Weather Service in Aberdeen, SD, has issued an URGENT Winter Storm Warning effective until 7 PM CDT on Wednesday, April 3, 2025, for several counties in northeastern South Dakota and western Minnesota.

{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Following the news of the Ramkota Hotel's sale and WR Hospitality's impending departure, Minervas Restaurant & Bar has announced its official closing date. The long-standing Watertown establishment will close its doors on Saturday, April 5th, 2025.

{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Watertown Fire Rescue (WFR) quickly extinguished several small grass fires along Interstate 29 on Monday evening.

{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The Watertown Area Community Foundation (WACF) is recognizing Isabella Horning, a senior and a dedicated member of the WACF Youth Council, for her outstanding commitment to community service. In a recent newsletter, the Foundation highlighted Isabella's enthusiasm for …

{KXLG - Watertown, SD} KXLG News Radio Rewind for Monday, 3/31/25. All of today's newscasts are in one podcast! Click to listen! 

{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Amelia Foster, owner of Tables Steakhouse in Castlewood, South Dakota, recently traveled to Washington, D.C., as part of a Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Voices initiative. Foster was among a group of 60 rural small business owners from 16 states who descended o…

{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The Watertown School District (#14-4) School Board approved an increase in tuition and fee rates for Lake Area Technical College (LATC) for the 2025-2026 academic year during its meeting held today at noon in the District Office Conference Room.

{KXLG – Estelline, SD} The South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) has announced that grading work will begin on S.D. Highway 28 near Estelline on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. The project will cover the stretch of Highway 28 from Estelline east to the S.D. Highway 15 north junction.

{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The National Weather Service in Aberdeen, SD, has issued an urgent Winter Storm Watch for several counties in northeastern South Dakota and western Minnesota, including the Watertown area. The watch is in effect from Tuesday morning through Wednesday evening.

{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Watertown Police arrested two individuals on numerous drug charges following a report of a suspicious vehicle on Friday evening.

{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Watertown Fire Rescue (WFR) responded to a report of a dumpster fire at Dakota Bodies on Friday afternoon.  

{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Watertown Fire Rescue (WFR) responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of 14th Avenue NE and US Highway 81 on Friday morning.

{KXLG – Lake Norden, SD} A 53-year-old man from Estelline was arrested on Friday afternoon following a pursuit that began during a traffic stop in Hamlin County.

{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Codington County is honoring its Vietnam Veterans today with a special "Welcome Home Anniversary" event, commemorating 50 years since their service. The day of recognition and appreciation began with a solemn ceremony this morning, March 29th, leading up to the open so…

{KXLG - Watertown, SD} KXLG News Radio Rewind for Friday, 3/28/25. All of today's newscasts are in one podcast. Click to listen! 

{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Local nonprofit 4 the Kids SD is once again making a major, meaningful impact on the lives of Watertown students with its fifth annual Snack Attack. Already this week and throughout Friday, volunteers will be delivering a staggering 10,200 individually wrapped snacks t…

{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The City of Watertown is reminding residents that the deadline to stop pumping sump pump water into the sanitary sewer system is approaching. By Tuesday, April 1, 2025, all sump pump discharge should be redirected to yards, streets, or other suitable locations.

{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The South Dakota Highway Patrol has announced plans to conduct sobriety checkpoints in 14 counties throughout the state during April, including two within the KXLG listening area.

{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Approximately 50 municipal officials representing a dozen cities gathered in Watertown on Thursday, March 27, 2025, for the South Dakota Municipal League’s (SDML) annual District 1 Meeting. The event also provided an opportunity for networking, discussion of legislativ…

{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The spirit of youth philanthropy is alive and well in Watertown, as the Watertown Area Community Foundation's Youth Council has announced the awarding of $14,547 to eight local nonprofit organizations dedicated to serving area youth. The grants, announced on March 28, …

{KXLG – Watertown, SD} The Watertown Police Department has enhanced its ability to identify drug-impaired drivers with the recent certification of Officer Alex Hansen as a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE). This specialized training equips officers with the skills to recognize impairment in driv…

{KXLG – South Dakota} The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) announced today the approval of $139,791,400 in loans and grants by the Board of Water and Natural Resources for crucial drinking water, wastewater, and solid waste projects across the state. This s…

{KXLG - Watertown, SD} KXLG News Radio Rewind for Thursday, 3/27/25. All of today's newscasts are in one podcast! Click to listen! 

{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Watertown will be featured in the second season of the documentary series "My Town," as announced during an interview on KXLG Thursday morning. Dave Moffatt and Travis Uthe joined KXLG to share the exciting news, along with Cory Hepola, the creator of "My Town."

{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Over 300 South Dakota FFA members, including a significant number from communities surrounding Watertown, will be recognized for achieving their State FFA Degree at the 97th South Dakota State FFA Convention on Friday, April 4th, 2024, at 4:00 pm.

{KXLG – Watertown, SD} Four legendary coaches, including Watertown's own Bill Weber, will be enshrined in the South Dakota High School Coaches Association (SDHSCA) Hall of Fame this July. Weber will be inducted alongside Kim Nelson of Sioux Falls, with local ties to Milbank, Jerome Garry of …

National Vietnam War Veterans Day is a commemorative holiday in the United States which recognizes the sacrifices that veterans and their families made during the Vietnam War.  It is also a day to give proper recognition to the men and women who returned home from that war and didn't receive…

{KXLG – Watertown, SD} South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden visited Watertown today, March 27, and KXLG News was invited to attend a presentation at Terex Utilities, followed by an interview with the Governor.