The Watertown Public Opinion

08/07/2024

The accident happened 16 miles north of Watertown near 156 Street. The South Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.

08/07/2024

Here's a look at how weekly unemployment claims changed in South Dakota last week compared with the week prior.

08/07/2024

'Data shows us that it is needed;...if we’re involved in a lawsuit involving our jail it’s going to cost us a lot more money than we're looking at now.

08/07/2024

This will be preserved as natural wetland and prairie and will create significant protection for the water quality of Pickerel Lake.

08/07/2024

Asking the Public Opinion readers to vote on what was the biggest team highlight for area schools during the 2023-24 season.

08/07/2024

Highlights from weekend stock car racing events throughout the area

06/07/2024

America’s Best Restaurants is bringing the ABR Roadshow to the Lone Star Bar and Grill on July 18.

06/07/2024

A number of top-notch athletes have competed for Watertown High School's boys track teams the past four decades

06/07/2024

Roger Merriam's 20 Favorites series returns with a look at Watertown High School boys track.

06/07/2024

Explore the lives, history and legacies of our community members through The Watertown Public Opinion obituaries: https://bit.ly/481bCJt?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_The_Watertown_Public_Opinion

05/07/2024

It’s no secret that both candidates are old, but just how old are they? Here are some things younger than Biden and Trump.

What's youngest than the two presidential candidates? A lot of things including color TV, frisbees, and the high five gesture.

05/07/2024

Roger Merriam's takes a look back to his college baseball days in the early 1980s and his attempt to use an aluminum bat stuffed with Styrofoam™.

04/07/2024

Girls high school athletics in South Dakota is getting a new champion in Freeman's Kristina Sage

03/07/2024

Watertown man sentenced Wednesday.

03/07/2024

Five area coaches have received 2024 Track and Field Coach of the Year honors from the SDCCTFCA

02/07/2024

13 South Dakota nonprofits will receive grants totaling $1.2 million from the South Dakota Community Foundation’s Beyond Idea Grant (BIG) program.

02/07/2024

Six area high school players have been named to the 2024 South Dakota Softball Coaches Association's all-state teams.

02/07/2024

Photo gallery from a U14 Class A Baseball doubleheader between the Watertown Black Sox and Sioux Falls Post 15.

01/07/2024

With a disaster rivaling the 2011 Missouri River Flood in her home state, Gov. Kristi Noem made time to fly for out-of-state appearances at GOP campaign events.

With a disaster rivaling the 2011 Missouri River Flood in her home state, Gov. Kristi Noem is making time to fly for out-of-state appearances at GOP campaign events.

01/07/2024

In addition to fireworks, visitors will have the opportunity to experience a variety of educational programs, patriotic tributes and musical entertainment.

01/07/2024

South Dakota residents have until July 12 to report flood-related property damage.

South Dakota residents have two weeks to report flood-related property damage.

01/07/2024

The sweet crisp and baby romaine lettuce they sell hits the shelf less than 40 hours after it’s picked.

01/07/2024

Deciding for the first time whether presidents are immune from criminal prosecution, a divided Supreme Court said “official” acts taken by a president are protected but not steps he took as a candidate.

In their biggest case of the year, the Supreme Court decided for the first time when presidents can be criminally prosecuted.

01/07/2024

Festivities begin on July 3 and run through Thursday night - featuring the city's annual parade on July 4.

01/07/2024

Weekly Public Opinion poll questions asks voters on if the Minnesota Vikings made the right moves at quarterback?

01/07/2024

Area coaches and others set to receive special honors during the SDHSCA Awards Luncheon for July 14, 2024 at Mitchell.

01/07/2024

Weekend racing roundup for area tracks, including Casino Speedway in Watertowm and Brown County Speedway in Aberdeen.

01/07/2024

Gallery of photos from the Sprint Summer Slam '24 racing event held Sunday, June 30, 2024 at Casino Speedway in Watertown.

30/06/2024

Gallery of photos from the South Dakota Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame at Lake Norden.