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The 36th annual Yankton Riverboat Days has increased their use of technology to make it easier for visitors to check schedules and events. Justin Brunick is a fairly new member of the Riverboat Days Board, […]

In order to provide the needed employees that will allow Yankton’s manufacturers to expand their operations, finding ways to grow the community’s population is key. Yankton Area Progressive Growth CEO Nancy Wenande says with the […]

With a new school year getting underway Monday, the Yankton School District is still working to recover from a major data breach to their computer system in May. Superintendent Wayne Kindle says after working with […]

August 12, 2019 Commissioner Gary R. Swensen 1408 Sunrise Dr. Yankton, SD 57078 Re: City Hall Ban Dear Commissioner Swensen, As you know, I am Yankton’s City Attorney, and I represent the City of Yankton […]

After having been turned down when they first applied for funding in 2016, the city of Yankton has received a grant from the state of South Dakota for work on the Cedar Street Bridge. The […]

With their eyes on a property tax-opt out at some point in the not too distant future, yesterday the Yankton School Board gave its’ approval to the 2019-2020 budget. Superintendent Wayne Kindle says in order […]

With first day of classes in the Yankton School District getting underway next Monday, students will notice several changes to how their meals are packaged and what they consist of. Child Nutrition Supervisor Sandi Kramer […]

Emergency personnel responded shortly after 2 PM Friday to a two vehicle accident north of the intersection of Highways 81 and 46 that closed Highway 81 for several hours until the accident scene was cleared. […]

In response to the posting on social media of an editorial cartoon that referenced killing politicians, officials with the city of Yankton took the step earlier this (last) week of informing Yankton County Commissioner Gary […]

The US Army Corps of Engineers says levels throughout the Missouri River reservoir system have peaked and now they working to move out the excess water before winter sets in. Corps of Engineers official Mike […]