Category Archives: Local News

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...

Homestead Day will take place this Saturday at Pierson Ranch Campground in the Lewis and Clark Recreation Area. Park Manager Luke Hummel says the event allows people of all ages to have a glimpse into...

The woman set to face trial next month in charges connected to a quadruple homicide that occurred in Laurel, Nebraska in August of 2022 appeared in court on Thursday. Carrie Jones, faces a charge of f...

The Elks Lodge will be hosting a Flag Day Ceremony on Saturday. Jim Van Osdel, who is with the Elks Lodge, says the ceremony will feature a presentation on the history of the flag. The ceremony begins...

Detective Brooke Hansen was recently named the 2024 City of Yankton Officer of the Year. Hansen says she believes in doing her job the right way and bringing justice to victims and their families. Han...

A pair of Yankton track athletes are looking to raise money for a trip to Eugene, Oregon, for the upcoming Nike Outdoor Nationals. Connor Slaba, who competed at the Nike Nationals last year, recalls t...

The annual Ribfest celebration is set for this weekend. Event coordinator, Tara Leonard, says they will have food vendors and an amateur rib cooking contest. Ribfest will start at 11 am on Saturday in...

The Yankton City Commission has established its next meeting on June 23rd as a hearing date for the city's proposed new comprehensive plan. Amy Haase, with RDG Planning and Design out of Omaha, which ...

The fountain on 4th and Broadway is in need of repair. Yankton City Manager, Amy Leon, says the fountain needs a new pump. Leon says the city is unsure how long it will take to repair the fountain at ...

A Yankton School Board member is pushing for a district-wide phone ban that could take effect as soon as the 2026-2027 school year. Terry Crandall suggested the idea at Monday's school board meeting a...