Category Archives: Local News
Tabor Czech Days is Underway
The 76th annual Tabor Czech Days is Thursday through Saturday. Drew Hejna, who was Czech Days Queen in 2022, and is now the Program and Pageant Director, says Czech Days is about sharing the Czech her...
Jun 20, 2025
Music at the Meridian Lineup
The lineup for Music at the Meridian this summer has been released. Yankton Parks and Rec Events Coordinator, Luke Youmans, says they have a diverse lineup of musicians this year. Music at the Meridia...
Jun 18, 2025
City of Yankton Discusses Possibility of a New Library
A new library might be in the cards for Yankton in the near future. Yankton City Manager, Amy Leon says the next step would be a concept plan or study to develop what a new library in Yankton could lo...
Jun 18, 2025
Walnut Street Reconstruction to Begin Wednesday
Walnut Street from 8th to 15th Street is closing Wednesday for reconstruction. According to the City of Yankton, both sanitary and water main are slated for replacement. They will also install a new s...
Jun 17, 2025
Yankton City Manager Gives Recommendations for 2026 Budget and Five-Year Improvement Plan
The Yankton City Commission met Monday evening to discuss the city budget for 2026. Yankton City Manager, Amy Leon, who spoke during the meeting, gave her recommendations on the city's BBB. No action ...
Jun 16, 2025
No Kings Rally in Yankton Draws in Hundreds
Over 450 people attended a "No Kings" rally at Memorial Park in Yankton on Saturday to protest the Trump administration. Rally organizer Paul Harnes says Saturday's event was part of a nationwide move...
Jun 16, 2025
Elkhorn Valley Bank and Trust Breaks Ground on Second Yankton Location
Elkhorn Valley Bank and Trust broke ground on its second Yankton location on Monday. President and CEO, Aaron Otten, says the reason for a second location is because they have outgrown their building ...
Jun 16, 2025
Ribfest Wrap-Up
Downtown Yankton hosted another popular party in the form of Ribfest on Saturday. Terra Leonard, from the Ribfest Committee, talks about some of the special musical entertainment lined up for everyone...
Jun 15, 2025
Car Show to Take Place Alongside Ribfest
The 4th annual Devil Dogs Hot Rods and Hogs Car and Bike Show will be presented by the Lewis and Clark Leathernecks Marine Corps League and Auxiliary on Saturday Event Coordinator, William Crews, says...
Jun 13, 2025
No Kings Rally Scheduled for Yankton Saturday
A No Kings Day rally will be held in Yankton on Saturday. Paul Harnes, a Yankton citizen who organized the rally, says it is open to anyone concerned with the current political climate. The protest wi...
Jun 13, 2025
