News Flash

WFR Responds to Odor Investigation, Finds Overheated Elevator Machinery

Watertown Fire Rescue responded on November 14th at approximately 840 p.m. to an apartment building after residents reported a strong odor they believed could be a gas leak. Fire crews used multiple gas detection meters, and all readings showed zero hazar...

WATERTOWN “ARE YOU OK?” CAMPAIGN

Starting today, the Watertown Police Department is proud to launch our “Are You OK?” awareness campaign. A citywide initiative focused on mental health and wellness, beginning with our city employees and expanding throughout Watertown and the surrounding ...

4th Ave Yard Waste Site: UPDATE

Watertown’s 4th Avenue Yard Waste Drop-Off Site will remain open through Wednesday, November 26, 2025, weather permitting. If winter weather arrives earlier, the site may close early. Located near 700 4th Avenue SW (two blocks east of Municipal ...

Watertown Fire Rescue responds to Vehicle Rollover Fire

Watertown Fire Rescue Responds to Vehicle Fire and Rollover on 14th Avenue NW

At approximately 1200am, Watertown Fire Rescue responded with Battalion 1, Engine 4, and Medic 4 to a report of a pickup that had entered a construction zone on 14th Avenue NW. T...

Upcoming Council Meeting Rescheduled

The City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, November 17 has been moved to Wednesday, November 19 at 5:30 p.m.

WFR Responds to Critical Motorcycle Crash on Rural Gravel Road

Watertown Fire Rescue Responds & Clears Multi-Vehicle Crash.

On the evening of November 5, 2025, Watertown Fire Rescue responded to a reported three-vehicle motor vehicle accident. Engine 4 arrived on scene within minutes and quickly determined the incident involved two vehicles.

Fire crews immediately ensured that ...

WFR Responds to a Structure Fire

WFR Responds to a residential structure fire at approximately 720pm, WFR's initial response included Battalion 1, Engine 4, Engine 1 and Medic 4. Crews arrived on scene to find smoke and flames showing from a single-family residence bedroom windo...

Watertown Regional Airport: Daily Nonstop Flights to Minneapolis and Denver

Watertown Regional Airport continues to connect eastern South Dakota travelers to the world through daily nonstop flights to Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and Denver International Airport (DEN) — two of the nation’s largest and most eff...

Sump Pump Variance Applications Now Open

The City of Watertown reminds homeowners and businesses that discharge clear water through a sump pump that a seasonal variance is required to temporarily route that water into the sanitary sewer. The temporary variance period runs from October 15 to Marc...

Prairie Lakes Wellness Center Superintendent Theresa Hillis Announces Retirement Effective December

The City of Watertown would like to share that Prairie Lakes Wellness Center Superintendent Theresa Hillis has announced her retirement, effective December 5, 2025.

Theresa first joined the City team in 2022 and has dedicated over three years to strengthen...

WFR Reminds residents of the Open Burning Ordinance

Open Burning Rules, Emphasizes Safety and Permit Requirements

September 1, 2025 — Watertown, SD

On September 1st 2025, WFR responded to three open burning complaints within the city limits. These three calls violated a portion of the open burning ...