Category Archives: Local News

Workforce Issues Debated Tuesday In Yankton

Workforce Issues Debated Tuesday In Yankton

The Dakota Build Roadshow Open House was hosted by Yankton Thrive on Tuesday evening at the Boathouse. Yankton Thrive’s Rita Nelson and Nancy Wenande spearheaded the efforts to bring local businesses, educational institutions and job seekers together to make a stronger local workforce… With the current work environment in Yankton, local educators and Human Resource…read more »

Multi-Million Dollar Housing Unit Proposed For Yankton’s Lake Area

Multi-Million Dollar Housing Unit Proposed For Yankton’s Lake Area

A multi-unit housing development in Yankton’s Lake area received first-round approval Tuesday night. The Yankton County Commissioners approved a first reading for a conditional use permit that would pave the way for construction of eight ranch style duplex condominiums just north of Lewis and Clark Marina, west of Clark Trail Road. The project, if they…read more »

Former South Dakota First Lady Passes After Battle With Cancer

Former South Dakota First Lady Passes After Battle With Cancer

Jean Rounds, former South Dakota First Lady and wife to South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds, passed away Tuesday as a result of her battle with cancer. Rounds, born in 1956, grew up in Lake Preston. She met Mike while the pair were attending South Dakota State University in Brookings. The two married in 1978, shortly…read more »

Checkpoints Planned For Yankton County

Checkpoints Planned For Yankton County

Yankton County is on the list of sobriety checkpoints in the month of November. According to the South Dakota Department of Public Safety, the monthly checkpoints are designed to discourage people from drinking and then driving. There are 17 checkpoints scheduled for 14 counties during the month, including Yankton County. Officials remind drivers not to…read more »

Freeman Business Owner Threatens To Sue The City

Freeman Business Owner Threatens To Sue The City

The city of Freeman and members of the Freeman City Council recently were threatened with a lawsuit by Lawrence West, owner of The Whiskey House, a new restaurant in Freeman. West appeared before the council and said he would sue the city for failing to address his application for a liquor license… Freeman Mayor Michael…read more »

Niobrara Residents Urged Not To Drink The Water

Niobrara Residents Urged Not To Drink The Water

Residents are being urged not to drink the water in Niobrara following a water main break Monday. Niobrara Village Clerk Mona Weatherwax says the city has a water main break on the line going from the main well to the water tower near the Highway 12 & 14 junction.  In order to maintain pressure to…read more »

Yankton Business Expanding Into New Location

Yankton Business Expanding Into New Location

An empty building in Yankton’s Meridian District will soon be packed with patrons. PlayX Yankton, an indoor amusement business, will soon be relocating to the former Ace Hardware building on the corner of Third and Walnut. PlayX Yankton owner Kerrington Smith says they have outgrown their current location after only being open for a few…read more »

Hoffners Honored As Citizens Of The Year

Hoffners Honored As Citizens Of The Year

Nearly a year after being announced as Yankton’s 2020 Citizens of the Year, Jake and Sandy Hoffner finally had a chance to celebrate the honor. During a short ceremony at the Chan Gurney Municipal Airport Friday, the Hoffners were recognized with proclamations issued by the City of Yankton and Yankton County. The award ceremony was…read more »

Man Dies Following Rollover Accident

Man Dies Following Rollover Accident

One person died Sunday night in a one-vehicle crash two miles north of Lake Andes. The name of the person involved is not being released pending notification of family members. The South Dakota Highway Patrol says that a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado pickup was southbound on 382nd Avenue when it went into the west ditch and struck…read more »

Yankton County Has Two New COVID Deaths

Yankton County Has Two New COVID Deaths

Yankton County reported two new deaths related to COVID-19 Monday. According to South Dakota’s Department of Health, Yankton County’s new deaths raised its total pandemic toll to 40. South Dakota’s death toll rose to 2,241. Yankton County also recorded 18 new positive tests Monday. Eleven new recoveries were reported, and the number of active cases…read more »