Watertown & Codington County, South Dakota

Watertown native and North Dakota State alum Spencer Waege will report to rookie mini camp this week in Santa Clara, California to begin his journey with the San Francisco 49ers. A week and a half ago, Waege was signed as an undrafted rookie free agent by the 49ers following the conclusion of the 2023 National Football League draft.

President Barack Obama gave the commencement address at Lake Area Tech on May 8, 2015.

A Benedictine Sister served displaced people at the border for much of March. She shares the heartbreaking stories she heard and how—and why—South Dakotans should help.

Head down to the Big Sioux River on Saturday to help keep the stream clean. The event will take place in five eastern South Dakota communities.

Watertown and the surrounding area is still dealing with flooding. Lake Kampeska has crested, and nearby Pelican Lake has become the focus looking forward.

Two people, including a Watertown police officer, received minor injuries after a car crashed into a patrol vehicle.

Heavy snowfall this winter raised flood probability in parts of South Dakota. Now, the Big Sioux River is cresting, and communities are putting their flood plans into action.

A newly elected bishop of the United Methodist Church is visiting several South Dakota communities.

The Benedictine Sisters in Watertown are opening The Village even as other long-term care facilities close their doors.

The Watertown Arrows are back at the state girls basketball tournament this week for the first time since 2009. On top of that, they’re coached by Chad Rohde, who is in his first year at the helm, and he's getting the opportunity to coach his daughter.