Sarah Carda announced earlier this week that she will be running as the Democratic candidate for State Senator in District 18. Carda says that she is choosing to run because she feels that she can step up to the challenge of representing District 18 in Pierre. Carda says that former legislators Bernie Hunhoff and Ryan…… read more »
Yankton Thrive hosted an event at Elks Lodge Wednesday to provide an update on happenings within Yankton City and County. Yankton City Manager Amy Leon gave a presentation during the event, one of the things she addressed was housing development in Yankton. Leon also discussed the city’s next comprehensive plan update with “Ideas Flow Here…… read more »
A man who escaped authorities after a June chase into Cedar County has been apprehended in Lesterville following an armed standoff on Monday. The Yankton County Sheriff’s Office says Jason Lee Sitzman, who is wanted on charges from both South Dakota and Iowa, was arrested after law enforcement located him at a Lesterville residence. The…… read more »
Yankton School Board President Sarah Carda has announced that she will be running to be State Senator for District 18 on the Democratic ticket after the withdrawal of former candidate Dennis Menke. Carda said in a statement Monday, “I’m excited to step into the State Senate race and would be honored to represent District 18…… read more »
A new daycare is coming to Yankton. Koty Frick, who is a co-founder of Redeeming Roots, along with Savannah Wise, says that Redeeming Roots is a Montessori daycare designed to help children develop at their own pace. Wise says that the idea was inspired by a childcare survey that was making its way around Yankton.…… read more »
Chip and fog seal projects began on several highways in the Yankton area yesterday. Greg Rothschadl with the South Dakota Department of Transportation talked about which highways will be impacted. Rothschadl says that the chipping and fogging will be one combined project. Rothschadl says that there could be traffic delays in those areas and the…… read more »
On Monday night, the Yankton City Commission had 3 different construction projects around town that required their attention. Yankton City Manager, Amy Leon, talks about the projects on Gehl Drive and in Garden Estates… Leon talks about the 21st Street water main and paving project, and how changes may happen to projects……… read more »
The Great Plains Athletic Conference announced on Monday that the GPAC Network is now live and active during a press conference in Yankton on the Mount Marty University Campus. GPAC Commissioner Corey Westra says that the app is a long time coming, and is made in partnership with Hudl TV. Westra adds that Dakota Mac,…… read more »
The man found guilty of manslaughter in the death of Israel Matos-Colon in March of 2023 was sentenced on Monday. David Phillips Jr of Louisiana was sentenced to a minimum of four years with a maximum of twenty years for the crime, with a release after ten years for good behavior. Phillips was credited for…… read more »
The identities of both drivers involved in a fatal accident on Tuesday near Yankton have been released by the South Dakota Department of Public Safety. D-P-S Communications Director Brad Reiners says 30-year-old Andrew Kotalik of Yankton suffered fatal injuries in the two vehicle crash Tuesday morning seven miles west of Yankton. Douglas A. Zimmerman of Tabor has…… read more »
