Doug Allen column: Use of license plate readers needs a closer look
Last week concerns were raised at the Watertown City Council and the Codington County Commissioner’s meetings regarding the use of…
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Some county offices to close for deputy’s funeral
Seven Codington County offices will be closed Friday, July 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. so employees may attend…
Prison sentence upheld in one of largest drug busts in South Dakota history
An illegal immigrant who was sentenced to more than 30 years in prison for possessing a backpack with enough fentanyl…
Sheriff reports drop in drug-, alcohol-related crimes
Arrests for drug- and alcohol-related crimes in Codington County decreased in 2025, although there were slight increases in other crimes,…
Walls going up at new Codington County jail
The new Codington County jail and sheriff’s office is taking shape on West U.S. Highway 212 in Watertown. Precast concrete…
Deuel County sheriff named to Jackley special commission
Deuel County Sheriff Cory Borg is among those selected by South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley for a commission to…
County lists rates for heavy equipment services
Anticipating problems removing snow or cutting grass? Codington County can help. County commissioners Tuesday morning heard and approved revised servi……
State to provide $400k for new city lift station
Chris Clifton brought more than his annual Watertown Development Company (WDC) update to the Codington County Board of Commissioners Tuesday…
Commissioners expedite minor changes to new jail
The Codington County Board of Commissioners approved policy changes aimed at preventing delays in construction of the county’s new $37…
Bond for jail inflates Codington County’s 2026 budget
Due to the construction of the new detention center, Codington County’s 2026 budget will exceed $50 million. The county Board…
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