Category Archives: Local News

On Monday night, the Yankton County Republicans hosted a candidate forum for three different races heading into the June 2nd Republican primary at the Gayville Community Center. Two candidates for Yan...

After a week-long delay, absentee voting for the June primary is open. Alyssa Lange, with the Yankton County Auditor's Office, says those looking to cast an absentee ballot need to bring a photo ID wi...

The City of Yankton disposed of 410.75 tons of waste during the 2026 citywide cleanup. City Manager, Amy Leon, says that's up from last year. Leon says that falls short of the city's most recent high ...

Senate Majority Leader John Thune was in Yankton Friday to speak with AP Government Students at the Yankton High School. Thune, who has spoken with several YHS AP Government classes over the years, sa...

The City of Yankton continued an annual Arbor Day tradition of planting a tree at a park in Yankton. City of Yankton Urban Forrest Specialist Lisa Kortan, says they planted 5 Black Hills Spruce trees ...

Jan Mattes has been named the 2025-2026 Yankton School District Teacher of the Year. Mattes, who is an English and Spanish teacher at the Yankton High School, says the recognition is rewarding to her....

The Yankton Rotary Club Yankton Medical Clinic, and several other organizations partnered together on Wednesday to give away bicycle helmets to every second grader in the Yankton School District. Yank...

A new Yankton housing development broke ground Wednesday. Lane Warzecha, with HME Development, says the project will feature 81 units. Warzecha says they're hoping for River City Flats to be open by t...

Last night, the Yankton County Commission approved an update to the Employee Handbook in regards to required training. Tyler Larsen, Yankton County State's Attorney, explains the reason for the new an...

A Yankton summer staple is moving to Riverside Park this year. Jeff Dayhuff, the event's coordinator, says that Ribfest will make Riverside Park its new home. With the venue change, the event will be ...