Hear the music that sparked the controversy in Watertown
"The Mother of a Revolution," by composer Omar Thomas, is the piece of music at the center of a controversy in Watertown. Listen to it, and decide for yourse...
May 15, 2026Open source
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Watertown middle schoolers walk out over school board's ban on LGBTQ-tied song
Watertown middle schoolers walked out Friday to protest the school board's ban on an LGBTQ-tied instrumental piece from the spring concert.
May 15, 2026Open source
Watertown man sentenced in 2024 officer-involved shooting
The incident happened back in December of 2024 when Andrew Jondahl exited a vehicle outside Yankton High School holding shotguns before officers opened fire.
May 14, 2026Open source
Watertown man shot by police at Yankton High sentenced to prison
Andrew Jondahl will serve 3.5 years in prison after a judge suspended more than 26 years of a 30-year sentence.
May 14, 2026Open source
Watertown mental health police officer honored
A Watertown Police Officer is receiving a high honor for her work helping people in crisis.
May 13, 2026Open source
Big early offense powers RFA baseball to Senior Night win
Rome Free Academy baseball bounces back from first loss in seven games to beat Watertown 11-5. All three seniors helped out on Senior Night. Brandan Taylor e...
May 12, 2026Open source
Collegiate baseball: Watertown Rapids announce Hartenstein as 2026 coach
WATERTOWN — The Watertown Rapids have announced Kameron Hartenstein as the team’s new baseball coach for the upcoming season at the Watertown Fairgrounds.
May 8, 2026Open source
Spearfish's Joel Martin, Sturgis' Mike Abell among SDHSCA winter Coaches of the Year
No. 2 seed Maȟpíya Lúta girls basketball's Ashlan Carlow-Blount scores against No. 7 seed West Central in the Class A 2026 state quarterfinal on March 12...
May 7, 2026Open source
Bramble Park Zoo welcomes gray wolf pups
The City of Watertown and the Bramble Park Zoo have announced the arrival of four gray wolf pups, two males and two females.
May 6, 2026Open source
Watertown council nearing budget cut decisions
WATERTOWN — City Council members could start making decisions at Wednesday night’s budget session on what to cut to lower a proposed 9.1% property tax in...
May 5, 2026Open source
Mitchell softball falls in tight battle at Watertown
The Kernels tallied nine hits while the Arrows finished with 11 in a high-scoring affair that featured multiple lead changes on Monday.
May 5, 2026Open source
Watertown resource network leads to opioid recovery
Brothers and Sisters Behind Bars is a nonprofit that focuses on providing basic needs and addiction recovery support for those leaving the criminal justice s...
May 4, 2026Open source
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From CPR to childbirth: How a Metro dispatcher changed 2 families forever
A Sioux Falls Metro dispatcher is being recognized after helping save a cardiac arrest victim and guiding a local mom through delivering her own premature ba...
May 16, 2026Open source
Sioux Falls Parks & Rec plants 23,000 flowers
More than 23,000 new flowers are popping up at Sioux Falls parks this week!
May 15, 2026Open source
Name released in Hutchinson County fatal crash
The name of a Bridgewater, South Dakota woman who died in a car vs. semi crash has been released.
May 15, 2026Open source
City, YPD Laud YHS Students For Work On Training House
Some young builders from Yankton High School were recognized at Monday night’s Yankton City Commission meeting.
May 12, 2026Open source
USD: At Commencement, Tuve Urges Grads To ‘Give Back’
VERMILLION — Susan Tuve told graduates of the University of South Dakota Saturday that her education at the Vermillion campus helped her advance in her car...
May 12, 2026Open source
Decision 2026: Auch Sets Sights On County Post
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first in a series of profiles on the Republican candidates for Yankton County Commission. The primary election day is June 2. Ea...
May 12, 2026Open source
Uncertainty at U.S. Forest Service and on America’s public lands
The U.S. Forest Service is reorganizing. The federal agency will move their headquarters from Washington D.C. to Salt Lake City, closing over 50 research sta...
May 12, 2026Open source
South Dakota ranks poorly in US for Native American health
The health disparity between Native American and white South Dakotans is among the largest racial or ethnic health gaps in the nation, according to a...
May 12, 2026Open source
Health care, housing top list for South Dakota gubernatorial hopeful Dan Ahlers
BROOKINGS — “No primaries. The other candidate didn’t make the ballot,” Democrat Daniel “Dan” Ahlerss said in a recent interview with The...
May 12, 2026Open source
Brookings joins sprint to support Special Olympians
BROOKINGS — The Brookings leg of the South Dakota Special Olympics “Run Across South Dakota” took place on May 11 with more than a dozen youth ...
May 12, 2026Open source
Tea Area takes down Kernel softball
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Students, community are who we serve, says board while lauding success of multiple groups
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May 12, 2026Open source
Harrisburg, Brandon Valley claim top seeds for Class A state high school baseball postseason
The postseason is now set for the South Dakota High School Baseball Association’s Class A bracket, which will begin on Friday, May 15.
May 11, 2026Open source
Dakota Wesleyan graduates urged to challenge themselves, apply school values to life after college
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May 10, 2026Open source
Summit League softball: Coyotes beat Jacks, will face Omaha in championship
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May 9, 2026Open source
4 big water projects underway in South Dakota
VERMILLION — In a wooded site along the west shore of the Missouri River, an engineering marvel was taking shape one afternoon in March that will eventuall...
May 8, 2026Open source
Elk wander to East River, and the state responds with unlimited hunting licenses
PIERRE — Elk hunters in South Dakota will have more opportunities in Custer State Park and east of the Missouri River after a legislative committee approve...
May 8, 2026Open source
Report details wide disparity between Native American and white health in South Dakota
The health disparity between Native American and white South Dakotans is among the largest racial or ethnic health gaps in the nation.
May 7, 2026Open source
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Watertown is in Codington County, South Dakota.
Region: Eastern South Dakota
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Dell Rapids High School celebrates test score improvements
Juniors at Dell Rapids High School had a celebration thrown for them on Friday, as the class made improvements in statewide and ACT testing.
May 16, 2026Open source
From CPR to childbirth: How a Metro dispatcher changed 2 families forever
A Sioux Falls Metro dispatcher is being recognized after helping save a cardiac arrest victim and guiding a local mom through delivering her own premature ba...
May 16, 2026Open source
Families reflect on bittersweet last day of Christ the King Elementary
After a long saga of disagreement from parents and attempts to save it, Christ the King Elementary closed its doors after a tough last day of school.
May 16, 2026Open source
Parkston senior builds future in electrical work through Build Dakota Scholarship
Hands-on experience and financial goals shape Hayden Mette’s path toward a career in electrical construction
May 15, 2026Open source
Authorities identify driver killed in Highway 44 crash northwest of Freeman
A Bridgewater woman died and an Armour man was not injured in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning in Hutchinson County
May 15, 2026Open source
South Dakota State volleyball releases 2026 schedule
Jackrabbits will be pursuing third consecutive NCAA tournament berth
May 15, 2026Open source
Graduate profile: Sioux Valley’s Michaela Gerasch hopes Guard, CPA degree add up to success
VOLGA — Sioux Valley graduate Michaela Gerasch has a way with numbers and she is hoping that will lead her to a successful career.
May 15, 2026Open source
Seniors celebrating graduation at Brookings-area high schools
BROOKINGS — Graduation season is a special time of the year when we celebrate the accomplishments of our high school students and wish them well as...
May 15, 2026Open source
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