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HDR Contract Approved

HDR Contract Approved

While possible construction of a new wastewater treatment plant for the community of Yankton is years into the future, the first steps in that direction were taken with last night’s approval by the Yankton City Commission of a contract with the engineering firm of HDR. City Manager Amy Leon says the first priority is to…read more »

Gavins Point Master Plan Meeting

Gavins Point Master Plan Meeting

With the process for updating the master plan for Gavins Point Dam and Lewis & Clark Lake getting underway, the US Army Corps of Engineers is looking for input of the public on potential changes that are needed. Operations Manager Tom Curran says input from the public will play a key role in the master…read more »

Yankton Mask Mandate In Effect

Yankton Mask Mandate In Effect

Following approval by the Yankton City Commission last Wednesday, Yankton’s mask mandate in response to the COVID 19 pandemic is now in effect. Mayor Nathan Johnson says even without an enforcement mechanism, the new ordinance may prompt some citizens to wear masks when they otherwise were not doing so. Johnson says municipal government is taking…read more »

Wastewater Treatment Plant Engineering Contract

Wastewater Treatment Plant Engineering Contract

Consideration of a contract for engineering services with the firm of HDR is on the agenda for Monday’s meeting of the Yankton City Commission and officials say this is a first step forward to addressing the community’s need for a new wastewater treatment plant. City Manager Amy Leon says EDA grant funding is in place…read more »

YSD Support For Avera Staff

YSD Support For Avera Staff

The Yankton School District has presented the first of two planned donations to Avera Sacred Heart Hospital to show support for health care workers during the ongoing COVID 19 pandemic. Regional Director For Philanthropy For The Avera Foundation Sheila Kuchta says treats, artwork and personal letters of thanks were among the items delivered by school…read more »

Area COVID-19 Update for 12/11

Area COVID-19 Update for 12/11

Yankton County reported 25 new positive tests for COVID-19 on Thursday, and now has 664 active cases.  There were also two deaths locally linked to the coronavirus and Yankton County has a total of 17 fatalities from COVID-19.  As of yesterday at noon, there have now been a total of 100 people hospitalized with the…read more »

Huether Family Aquatic Center Pool Passes On Sale

Huether Family Aquatic Center Pool Passes On Sale

Municipal officials have announced that 2021 member passes for The Huether Family Aquatics Center are now available for purchase. City of Yankton Events Coordinator Brittany LaCroix says the passes were made available for purchase now so that they could be used as Christmas gifts. LaCroix says the aquatic center passes are available online through the…read more »

COVID 19 Impact At ASHH

COVID 19 Impact At ASHH

Hospitals throughout the region are continuing to see large numbers of COVID 19 patients including Yankton’s Avera Sacred Heart Hospital. President and CEO Doug Ekeren says the high numbers of COVID 19 patients is putting a significant strain on the hospital’s ability to care for all the patients who require medical attention. Ekeren says current…read more »

Yankton City Commission Approves Mask Mandate

Yankton City Commission Approves Mask Mandate

After what was at times an emotional discussion Wednesday night, the Yankton City Commission voted to approve a public mask mandate in response to the COVID 19 pandemic that will be in effect beginning tomorrow. Mayor Nathan Johnson says in some way, the coronavirus has impacted everyone in the community. Johnson says while there has…read more »

Hunhoff On Governor Noem’s Budget Address

Hunhoff On Governor Noem’s Budget Address

Governor Kristi Noem delivered her 2022 budget proposal to a joint meeting of the South Dakota legislature in Pierre on Tuesday. District 18 Senator-Elect Jean Hunhoff says she wanted to hear the specifics of where the state’s one-time dollars will be allocated. Hunhoff says due to COVID 19 pandemic relief funding, the state has an…read more »