Category Archives: Local News

Crofton Dam Race Unlike Any Other

Crofton Dam Race Unlike Any Other

Area triathlon athletes are gearing up for Saturday’s Crofton Dam Race. Race Director Heidi Marsh says the race is unlike any triathlon event in the region… Marsh says that the race is a way for both Crofton residents and visitors to enjoy the Lewis and Clark Lake State Recreation Area… The Crofton Dam Race kicks…read more »

Vehicle Hits Transformer At Burger King

Vehicle Hits Transformer At Burger King

The Yankton Fire Department responded to two separate calls for service during Tuesday afternoon’s extreme heat. According to Yankton Deputy Fire Chief Larry Nickles, Yankton firefighters were called to Burger King in Yankton just before 3:00 PM for a report of a vehicle that struck a power transformer and the transformer started on fire. Nickles…read more »

Farming Economy Playing Factor In Yankton Budget

Farming Economy Playing Factor In Yankton Budget

The ongoing drought across South Dakota is not only affecting farmers, but will affect everyone in the long run if it doesn’t rain soon. The city of Yankton continues to discuss their budget this week, and revenues are strong. However, Yankton City Manager Amy Leon says the city relies heavily on our farming community… Leon…read more »

Yankton County Fair Returns After Hiatus

Yankton County Fair Returns After Hiatus

Like many activities last year, the Yankton County Fair was cancelled due to COVID-19. However, the 2021 Yankton County Fair will be returning bigger and better than ever. Yankton County 4-H Youth Development Coordinator Katie Doty says the August 5th – 7th, event will include a multitude of events… Doty adds that the biggest goal of…read more »

Yankton Police Go Above And Beyond

Yankton Police Go Above And Beyond

It’s uncommon that people pay more than required on their traffic ticket, but it did happen in Yankton. A citizen, who was just passing through Yankton, paid more than the required fine thanks to the professionalism of Yankton’s Police Department. Yankton Police Chief Jason Foote says the couple was extremely impressed with officer Cole Johnson……read more »

South Dakota Finishes Fiscal Year With Large Surplus

South Dakota Finishes Fiscal Year With Large Surplus

South Dakota finished the last fiscal year with an $86 million surplus. Despite the pandemic, tax revenue hit a 30-year high, and finished $62 million over what was estimated. The state also spent about $24 million less than what was budgeted for the fiscal year that ended on June 30th. Yankton Senator Jean Hunhoff, who…read more »

Yankton Police Looking For Popcorn Thief

Yankton Police Looking For Popcorn Thief

The Yankton Police Department take some odd calls, but on Sunday, the police department responded to a call of someone who had stolen…popcorn. According to Yankton Police Sergeant Dean Larson, officers were called to a business along Broadway Avenue on Sunday morning just before 4:30 am. Larson says the businesses’ employee reported someone has walked…read more »

No Utility Rate Increases For Yankton

No Utility Rate Increases For Yankton

The Yankton City Commission continued their budget discussions Monday night, as they near finalizing the city budget for 2022. One bit of reprieve that is being proposed is no utility rate increases for next year in Yankton. Yankton City Manager Amy Leon says that the current rate structure that the city has in place will…read more »

Missouri River Cleanup Canceled Again This Year

Missouri River Cleanup Canceled Again This Year

The Missouri River Cleanup event will not occur again this year. The annual event where volunteers remove tons of trash from the Missouri River banks across the Yankton area was canceled last year due to COVID. In 2019, it was canceled due to area flooding. Missouri River Regional Lead Park Service Ranger Dugan Smith says this…read more »

Mental Health Services Across The State Need Analysis

Mental Health Services Across The State Need Analysis

Discussion ensued in Pierre last week during the state legislatures Joint Appropriations committee meeting, focusing on the possibility of consolidating the Redfield Developmental Center with the Human Services Center in Pierre. The discussion was not on the agenda to be discussed, but with the recent employee shortage at both facilities, the topic was brought up.…read more »