WFR responds to semi fire with ‘aggressive’ suppression attack
Watertown Fire Rescue responded to a semi truck and trailer fire at the intersection of Ninth Avenue and Pheasant Ridge…
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Drug Take Back Day a success locally and nationally
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) joined 4,306 law enforcement agencies across the country, including the Watertown Police Department, in……
County approves controversial license plate reader contract
A valuable law enforcement tool or more technology infringing upon personal freedom? That question was in regard to an automatic…
Watertown officials report annual public safety numbers
Crime was down approximately 37 percent in Watertown last year. That’s according to Watertown Chief of Police Tim Toomey. Toomey…
Man acquitted of murder files suit against Watertown, Jackley and others
Jeremiah Peacemaker, a Watertown man who was held in jail for almost four years after being acquitted for a murder,…
City wraps up union contract negotiations for 2026
New 2026 contracts were approved for two unions representing city workers during the Monday, December 15, meeting of the Watertown…
Council discusses emergency ordinance regarding THC drinks and more
The Watertown City Council, during a special meeting at City Hall on Monday, October 27, discussed putting an emergency ordinance…
Traffic stop leads to methamphetamine arrest
A traffic stop on Saturday, September 27, by Watertown Police resulted in the arrest of a 35-year-old Wallace woman on…
Watertown recognizes four city employees
The City of Watertown has recognized four employees as part of its #WatertownWorks series, celebrating those who keep the community…
County commissioners hear marijuana law enforcement difficulties
Alison Bakken Codington County State’s Attorney Alison Bakken briefed county commissioners Tuesday morning on some of the difficulties of enforcing…
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