A No Kings Rally is scheduled to take place in Yankton Saturday morning. Emily Pinkelman, one of the Yankton protest organizers, says No Kings is a nationwide protest for those concerned with current events happening with the United States. The No Kings Rally in Yankton will be held Fantel Memorial Park from 10 am unti...

The Yankton Science Olympiad teams will be at the state competition at the University of South Dakota campus on Saturday. YHS Olympiad Coach, Lindsay Kortan, says the high school team is compiled of 15 students. Kortan says if the team places first at state, the team will qualify for nationals in Los Angeles.

A former Centerville mayor has been found guilty for a triple homicide that occurred in Centerville in May of 2024. Jay Ostrem, 65, was found guilty Friday of three counts of First-Degree Murder by a McCook County Jury. Victims in the shooting death were identified as Paul Wyland Frankus, 26; Zachary Frankus, 21; and T...

The City of Yankton's sales tax revenue numbers took another swing in February, this time in the negative. City Manager Amy Leon says February's numbers came in at -25.21%. This comes after a positive swing in January. Leon says the City will be approaching the Department of Revenue on the matter.

The 100 Women of Yankton collective giving organization will be holding its 17th membership distribution meeting at 7 pm on Thursday at the Elks Lodge. Organization member, Lindsay Hovden, says the group holds two distribution meetings a year. The five selected organizations that will present Thursday night are: Yankto...

Two of District 18's politicians at the state level voted no on the budget during this year's legislative session. Senator Lauren Nelson says she had a difficult time approving a budget with increased spending in Pierre while people are struggling. Lawmakers did approve a $7.5 billion budget, which was up about $172 mi...

The Center raised over $83,000 during this year's Rock-a-Thon fundraiser. Center Director Kris Thury, says their goal was $50,000. Thury says they had 49 rockers this year.

Yankton County has entered a permanent burn ban until further notice. Yankton County Emergency Management Director Paul Scherschligt, says despite the county receiving snowfall this week, it wasn't enough moisture to avoid the ban. Scherschligt says the ban will remain in place until the county receives a significant a...

The Yankton County Commission has approved a motion to continue EMS services to surrounding counties within five miles of the Yankton County line. Commission Chair John Marquardt says he believes the county should offer assistance to surrounding counties if requested. The motion that was approved was presented by Commi...

United Way of Greater Yankton is in the middle of its annual Great Grocery Giveaway. Executive Director, Jesse Bailey, says those that donate $26 will enter a chance to win a $2,026 Hy-Vee gift card, with the proceeds going towards United Way's partner agencies. Bailey says United Way did lower its fundraising goal thi...

The Center will be hosting its 12th annual Rock-a-Thon fundraiser on Tuesday. Center Director, Kris Thury, says Rock-a-Thon raises money for The Center's Meals on Wheels program. Rock-a-Thon will run from 10 am until 1:15 pm on Tuesday.

Yankton firefighters responded to a basement fire at a home in the southwest part of Yankton on Sunday. Fire Chief, Tim Linke, says the cause of the fire has not been determined. Linke says the building was ventilated and everyone was able to reoccupy.

Recently, Congressman Dusty Johnson talked to KYNT about The SAVE America Act as it makes its way through Congress. Johnson talks about why he supports the SAVE Act, even though it may not affect South Dakota very much... Johnson notes that the Senate continues to gather enough votes to pass the bill on the Senate floo...

In an exclusive interview with KYNT, US Congressman Dusty Johnson talks about the fight to get the Department of Homeland Security funded. Just like last fall with the full government shutdown, Johnson is not pleased with the current shutdown of a critical part of the Federal Government... Johnson notes that work conti...

The Yankton High School will be having a Jazz Band concert entitled, The Big Band Bash and Beyond, on Monday night. Maddox Hovden, YHS Jazz Band member, recommends band to everyone, and Jazz Band as the highest level of performance... The YHS Jazz Band Concert will be at 7:00 PM on Monday, March 16th in the YHS Theater...

The 2026 South Dakota Legislative Session saw two property tax bills pass in SB 96 and SB 245. District 18 Representative, Mike Stevens, says he voted for SB 96, but not SB 245. Lawmakers will return to Pierre on March 30th for veto day.

Earlier this year, Congressman Dusty Johnson introduced SR.7364, Kamisha's Law, into the US House of Representative to adjust the statute of limitations for violent crimes on federal land. The statute of limitations is how long prosecutors have to charge somebody for a crime, which can vary depending on how severe the ...

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley was in Yankton Thursday, and provided an update on his campaign for congress in Washington D.C. Jackley says he secured President Donald Trump's endorsement this week. Jackley is campaigning for Representative Dusty Johnson's seat in congress, who is running for Governor of S...

The Yankton School District is adjusting its school calendar for the next two years due to Riverboat Days. YSD Superintendent, Dr. Wayne Kindle, says typically, they start school the Monday after Riverboat Days, but with Riverboat Days scheduled for August 21-23 this year, that would be too late for the first day of sc...

The reconstruction project on the 23rd Street bridge is scheduled to begin soon. City of Yankton Public Works Director, Adam Haberman, says work could begin at the end of March. Haberman says construction is scheduled to be finished in late May.