Yankton Thrive hosted a “Topics at 12” event on Friday. One of the speakers at the event was Mount Marty University President Dr. Marc Long, delivering his state of the university address. Long says that Mount Marty has had a lot of success with its enrollment… Long also spoke about the work Yankton Thrive has…… read more »
The sales tax numbers for the City of Yankton in the month of October has been released. Yankton City Manager Amy Leon says the numbers are astonishing… Leon adds that the costs for everything is going up, so the pleasant increase in sales tax number comes at a great time… Leon adds that where she…… read more »
The South Dakota Highway Patrol is releasing details of a three-vehicle crash that occurred east of Gayville Monday night. The accident happened on Highway 50, three miles east of Gayville just after 8:30 PM. The South Dakota Highway Patrol says that 2017 Dodge Ram Pickup, driven by 39-year-old Timothy Reck of Gayville was westbound on…… read more »
The Yankton KOA Campground has received a national award. Kampgrounds of America, the world’s largest chain of family-friendly campgrounds, has awarded the Yankton/Missouri River KOA Journey Campground the 2022 KOA President’s Award and KOA Founder’s Award. These prestigious awards were presented Tuesday at KOA’s Annual International Convention in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The KOA Founder’s Award,…… read more »
In less than four weeks, Miss South Dakota is hoping and praying to be crowned Miss America. This year is a special year for the organization, as it’s the one-hundred-year anniversary of the Miss America Pageant. In those one hundred years, no South Dakotan has ever brought home the crown. Miss South Dakota Kaitlin O’…… read more »
The South Dakota Department of Transportation says it’s premature to make a decision on whether to support the Tabor to Platte Rail to Trail project. The South Dakota Railroad Board and Department of Transportation delayed a vote on the project Wednesday after hearing from supporters and opponents. Roger Huizinga of Platte supports the project, and says…… read more »
On the heels of South Dakota legalizing medical marijuana, some Nebraskans are pushing for legalization in the Cornhusker state. Volunteers for Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana fanned out across Cedar County recently gathering signatures for two medical marijuana ballot initiatives. Nicole Hochstein from Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana says the goal is to allow voters the opportunity…… read more »
A Yankton man has been charged with possession of child pornography. According to the US Attorney’s Office, 29-year-old Dylan James Steffen was indicted on Nov. 9th on two charges of receipt and distribution of child pornography. He appeared in court Wednesday and plead not guilty to the charges. The indictment alleges that in January and…… read more »
The magic of the holiday season returns to the Yankton High School Theater this weekend. More than one hundred cast members from the Dakota Dance Association will present “The Nutcracker Ballet.” Dave Dannenbring’s wife Darota is the choreographer for the show. He says this performance will be the real deal… Dannenbring adds that this performance…… read more »
For a decade, children and youth in southeast South Dakota have had a voice in court thanks to a program called Southeast CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates. Southeast CASA currently serves Bon Homme, Clay, Turner, Union and Yankton counties. Southeast CASA Executive Director Shari Rodgers-Conti says they are looking for some passionate board members to…… read more »
