Webster SD Police Department

07/20/2026

See you there!

Join many of our local heros at the National Night Out at the Webster Fire Hall!

August 4, 2026
5pm-7pm

Day County Ambulance Service, South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks, Webster Fire and Rescue, Webster SD Police Department, Day County Sheriff's Office

07/01/2026

We are lucky to have such a great Mayor in our town!

{KXLG, Watertown, SD} KXLG was joined by Webster Mayor Mike Grosek to talk about his over 40 years as the mayor of Webster, the memories he has acquired in that

06/29/2026

Plan for a Sober Ride this Fourth of July

As the nation celebrates Independence Day, the Webster Police Department, the Department of Public Safety-Office of Highway Safety, and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is reminding drivers that drinking and driving is deadly and never an option. Please join us in sharing this message for a safe celebration of Independence Day: Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.

Every year, the days around and including the Fourth of July holiday rank as one of the deadliest periods on the nation’s roads. In 2024, there were 579 people killed in traffic crashes during the holiday period. From 2020 to 2024, there were 1,724 driver fatalities of the 2,719 total traffic fatalities. Thirty-eight percent of those drivers were drunk drivers.

Impaired driving is never acceptable. For some people, even one drink is too many to drive safely. While everyone is making plans with friends and family for Fourth of July festivities, it is crucial to also make plans for a sober ride home and completely rule out drinking and driving. We’re partnering with the Department of Public Safety-Office of Highway Safety, and NHTSA to remind drivers that Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving. Celebrating our nation's independence safely is our biggest responsibility.

If a driver intends to drink during an Independence Day festivity, he or she should plan ahead for a safe ride home by securing a designated driver or calling a taxi or rideshare. They shouldn’t wait until after drinking to plan how to get somewhere. Impairment clouds a person’s judgment and endangers others on the road.

If a driver finds they are unable to drive, they should give their keys to a sober driver so that person can get them home safely. When a friend has been drinking and is considering driving, friends should be proactive — take away the keys and help them get a sober ride home. If anyone spots a drunk driver, contact local law enforcement.

Drive 100% sober, because Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving. For more information on impaired driving, visit NHTSA.gov/ImpairedDriving, https://drivesafesd.com/impaired-driving/.

Chief Craig Baumgarn
Webster Police Department

The South Dakota Office of Highway Safety (SDOHS) provides public education and support to prevent impaired driving and reduce the number of roadway crashes caused by drinking and buzzed driving.

06/29/2026

Tornado Warning including Bristol, Roslyn, and Pierpont, SD until 8:30 AM CDT. Now is the time to take shelter!

06/05/2026

This is great information from our friends at the Clark Police Department. Parents: please have this conversation with your children to ensure everyone stays safe on the roadways. Children on electric scooters should abide by all rules of the road as well.

With the questions about ebikes, the City of Clark does not have a current ordinance, https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/32-20B is the statue regarding ebikes and the laws that should be followed. We want our kids that are operating ebikes to be safe. If your child has an ebike have a conversation with them about proper operation of them. You will see in the picture there are three classes of ebikes.

06/03/2026

A tornado watch has been issued for parts South Dakota until 11 PM CDT including the cities of Pierre, Aberdeen, and Watertown.

If you are in the watch, make sure to have multiple ways to receive warnings.

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