Category Archives: Local News

Two District 18 Legislators Discuss Reasoning for Voting No on Budget
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...
Josh Boelter Mar 20, 2026

Rock-a-Thon Raises Over $83,000
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.
Josh Boelter Mar 18, 2026

Yankton County Enforces Permanent Burn Ban
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 en...
Josh Boelter Mar 18, 2026

Yankton County Commission Debates EMS Services Outside of County Lines
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 ...
Josh Boelter Mar 18, 2026

Great Grocery Giveaway
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, ...
Josh Boelter Mar 17, 2026

The Center's Rock-a-Thon Set for Tuesday
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 ...
Josh Boelter Mar 16, 2026

Yankton Firefighters Respond to Basement Fire and Gas Leak Incidents
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 buildi...
Josh Boelter Mar 16, 2026

Congressman Johnson Talks SAVE Act
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 Sout...
Scotty Bormann Mar 14, 2026

Congressman Johnson Talks DHS Shutdown
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, Johnso...
Scotty Bormann Mar 14, 2026

YHS Jazz Band Concert
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 t...
Scotty Bormann Mar 13, 2026













