Webster SD Police Department

04/20/2026

Thank you!

The Women of Faith from Journey of Faith Church stopped by with some delicious baked goodies, along with a beautiful note of appreciation. Thank you for your kindness!

04/15/2026

FYI

On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, crews will begin grading work on S.D. Highway 25 from S.D. Highway 20 north for approximately four miles. The grading work will require this four-mile section of Highway 25 to be closed to all through traffic.

The closure is anticipated to be in place until Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026. All truck traffic is required to use State highways to detour around the closure. Truck traffic detour routes includes Highway 20, Interstate 29, and U.S. Highway 12. No truck traffic will be permitted on 437th Avenue (Codington County Road 27) or 155th Street during the closure.

A passenger vehicle detour will also be provided using Highway 20, 437th Avenue (Codington County Road 27), and 155th Street.

Featured Project Information:
Find more information about this project on the SDDOT website at https://dot.sd.gov/clarkcounty.

For the latest on road and weather conditions, road closures, construction work zones, commercial vehicle restrictions, and traffic incidents, please visit https://sd511.org or dial 511.

04/02/2026

The roads are very slick this morning. Please allow extra time, turn your headlights on and slow down. We have already responded to a slide in before 5am.

03/31/2026

03/16/2026

Someone wake up the firefighters from their naps and let them know. We’ll make sure the “scene” is safe before they sit down to eat their meals.

✨Business of the Week March 16-22✨
Day County First Responders

This includes: Day Co. Ambulance, Webster/Waubay/Bristol/Roslyn/ Andover/ Pierpont Fire Dept, Day Co Sheriff Office, Webster PD, Highway Patrol & Bullert Towing! 🚔🚒🚑

Stop in for your 10% off all week! Just mention to your server at checkout.
We appreciate you & all your hard work!

03/15/2026

Outdated info below. Roads are back open but the winds will continue throughout the day. Please use caution if traveling!

UPDATE - March 14, 2026, 9:30pm:
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How are things in NE South Dakota, you may ask? Well, they are closed...........
The following CLOSURES are now in effect from the South Dakota Department of Transportation:
🛑HWY 25: From US 212 West to US 12-Webster - ROAD CLOSED due to an event and ENFORCED ROAD CLOSURE until further notice.
🛑HWY 25: From US 12-Webster to SD-10 East - ROAD CLOSED due to an event and ENFORCED ROAD CLOSURE until further notice;
🛑HWY 25: From SD-10 East to Veblen - ENFORCED ROAD CLOSURE and ROAD CLOSED due to an event until further notice;
🛑 HWY 25: From Veblen to North Dakota State Line - ROAD CLOSED ENFORCED ROAD CLOSURE due to an event until further notice.
🛑US HWY 12: From Summit to Aberdeen - ENFORCED ROAD CLOSURE and ROAD CLOSED due to an event until further notice.

⚠️Motorists should not use secondary highways and local roads to avoid an Interstate closure. Snow-packed and icy roads, along with blizzard-like conditions, will make travel very dangerous through the overnight and into Sunday, March 15, 2026.

⚠️Travel is becoming very hazardous, and help may not be able to reach you if you become stranded. It is best to please stay off the roads and stay safe!

For the latest on road and weather conditions, please visit https://sd511.org, download the SD511 mobile app, or dial 511.
For South Dakota Interstate closure updates, subscribe to a free text-in service. To subscribe, text SDInterstates to 605-836-8836. Subscribers can unsubscribe at any time. Additional information about winter weather road conditions and SDDOT operations may be found at https://dot.sd.gov/travelers/travelers/winter-weather-hub/.

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Outdated Post (but still important info in the context)
⚠️DAY COUNTY WILL BE ISSUING A NO TRAVEL ADVISED AT 9PM SATURDAY, MARCH 14 ⚠️
If you are out on the roadways, now is the time to find a safe place to stay until this storm has passed!! The SD511 map is beginning to fill the roadways in with its pretty colors, advising motorists of the most up-to-date road conditions. This winter storm is going to be no joke, especially as the night rolls on!
**PLEASE NOTE THAT I-29 WILL BE CLOSING at 9PM from Watertown to the North Dakota border and between Brookings and Watertown at 10:30.
Prepare emergency supplies if travel becomes necessary. Conditions may cause roadways to be blown shut overnight due to drifting snow and zero visibility.

As conditions develop, decisions regarding road closures and travel advisories will be made with public safety as the top priority.

Visit www.sd511.org for the latest road conditions and updates

03/13/2026

On your way to work today, you may need to do a loop around the entire town to find your trash can after the winds last night.

03/11/2026

We are hiring!

Are you interested in working in law enforcement?
Are you interested in working in a community that’s surrounded by great hunting and fishing?

If you answered yes, the Webster Police Department is currently accepting applications for Full-Time Police Officer.

Applications can be picked up in person or printed from:
https://webstersd.com/employment-opportunities

Please mail applications to 19 West 7th Ave Webster, SD 57274. This position is open until filled.

Qualifications:
• High School Diploma/GED (Required)
• Must be a US citizen
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Must be at least 21 years old at the time of appointment
• Must be willing to move to and live in Webster (if hired)
• Ability to work weekends, nights and holidays
• Ability to pass drug screening and personal/criminal background investigation
• College/Vocational training (Preferred, but not required)
• Prior law enforcement experience (Preferred, but not required)
• Law enforcement certification in South Dakota (Preferred, but not required)

Pay is dependent upon experience.

Please contact Chief Craig Baumgarn if interested and for questions regarding this employment opportunity. 605-345-4040.

03/06/2026

One. More. Time.

Hopefully this is it.