Category Archives: Local News

Mount Marty Theater Hosting Open Auditions
Mount Marty Theater is hosting open auditions for their next production, The Grapes of Wrath. Andy Henrickson, Director of Theater at Mount Marty University, talks about the need for more actors... Th...
Scotty Bormann Jan 13, 2026

South Dakota Legislative Preview for District 18
Dozens of citizens were in attendance Sunday afternoon at the Boat House for a South Dakota Legislative Preview hosted by Senator Lauren Nelson and Representative Julie Auch. Auch talks about a her bi...
Scotty Bormann Jan 13, 2026

Yankton Summer Events Approved for 2026
It's still winter, but two summer staples will be back in Yankton this year. Yankton Mayor Mike Villanueva says the first is the Music at the Meridian Concert Series. Villanueva says a schedule for bo...
Josh Boelter Jan 13, 2026

City of Yankton Establishes Speed Limit Zone
A speed limit has been established on Douglas Avenue from 31st Street to Wilson Road, and on Wilson Road from Broadway Avenue to Douglas Avenue. Yankton Mayor Mike Villanueva says that speed limit zon...
Josh Boelter Jan 13, 2026
Hall of Trees Sees Record Numbers in 2025
The 2025 Hall of Trees at the Mead Museum brought in record numbers. Julie Mooney, who is the Marketing and Communications Director at the Mead, says they had 85 trees on display this year. Mooney say...
Josh Boelter Jan 13, 2026
MMU to Present Core Values
The Mount Marty Theatre Department will be presenting Core Values this weekend. Seth Fargo, who is a Senior at Mount Marty, and will be playing Richard, who is the CEO of a travel agency where the pla...
Josh Boelter Jan 08, 2026

Heartland Sees Record High Adoptions in 2025
2025 was a successful year for the Heartland Humane Society. HHS Executive Director, Kerry Feilmeier, says they had record high adoption rates. Feilmeier says Heartland is looking forward to a success...
Josh Boelter Jan 08, 2026

City of Yankton Looking to Limit Unnecessary Spending in 2026
The City of Yankton is looking at ways to limit unnecessary spending in 2026. City Manager, Amy Leon, says the city wants to be more intentional with its spending in uncertain times with the economy. ...
Josh Boelter Jan 08, 2026

Springfield Man Killed in Chancellor Crash Identified
The identity of the Springfield man that was killed in a single vehicle crash that occurred in Chancellor, South Dakota on December 22nd has been revealed. Preliminary crash information indicates Clar...
Josh Boelter Jan 08, 2026 An ambulance responds to the scene of an emergency.

Springfield Man Dies From Injuries in Single-Vehicle Crash
A Springfield man that was in a single-vehicle crash on December 22nd in Chancellor, South Dakota has died. Preliminary crash information indicates the driver of a 2005 Jeep Renegade was traveling on ...
Josh Boelter Jan 05, 2026 An ambulance responds to the scene of an emergency.













