Category Archives: Local News

Yankton County Earning More Money From Feds

Yankton County Earning More Money From Feds

Of all the things that sheriff can change on how the department is run, very few have the ability to actually make more money, but that is what has happened.           Yankton County Sheriff, Preston Crissey, talks about how he has negotiated a better rate for housing federal inmates…           Crissey talks about what that…read more »

HHS Set for Cupcake Fundraiser

HHS Set for Cupcake Fundraiser

The Heartland Humane Society will be running their cupcake fundraiser again this year. HHS Executive Director Kerry Feilmeier says that there will be four pack gourmet cupcakes as well as “Pupcakes” for dogs. Feilmeier says that they were able to raise $15,000 during the cupcake fundraiser last year.           Feilmeier says that orders can be…read more »

Missouri River Near Gavins Point Dam Frozen Over

Missouri River Near Gavins Point Dam Frozen Over

With temperatures that reached well below zero last weekend, the Missouri River has frozen over near the Gavin’s Point Damn. Something that John Remus with the U.S. Corps of Engineers says is a rare occurrence. Remus advises against walking out on the ice near the dam. Remus says that with warmer temperatures in the forecast,…read more »

Sheriff’s Department Getting Pay Raise

Sheriff’s Department Getting Pay Raise

          On Tuesday night, the Yankton County Commission voted to give a pay raise to the Sheriff’s Department.           Yankton County Sheriff, Preston Crissey, talks about why he requested this pay raise…           Crissey talks about the openings that he is trying to fill…           Crissey talks about why the County Commission has to look…read more »

Yankton Planning on Warmer Temps

Yankton Planning on Warmer Temps

          Recently, the Yankton City Commission made arrangements for some very popular summer activates to take place, by giving the City Manager the authority to sign all contracts related to them.           Yankton City Mayor, Stephanie Moser, talks about the 8th season of Music at the Meridian…           Commissioner Michael Villanueva did ask if voting…read more »

YSD Activities Changed for Friday, Jan. 12th, and Saturday, Jan. 13th

YSD Activities Changed for Friday, Jan. 12th, and Saturday, Jan. 13th

Due to the Winter Storm Warning and Wind Chill Warning issued for our Region, the following changes have been made to Yankton School District Activities: (Friday, January 12, 2024) and (Saturday, January 13, 2024), per YSD Activities Director Ryan Mors. Friday, January 12, 2024: ~ The Yankton HS Boys Basketball Games vs. Watertown scheduled for…read more »

Local Election Set For April 9th

Local Election Set For April 9th

          On Monday night, the Yankton City Commission set the date for the Municipal and School Board elections for April 9th.           Yankton Mayor Stephanie Moser talks about the joint election…           Moser talks about how the city commission elections happen, and which commissioners are at the end of their terms…           There are also…read more »

Legislative Session Begins Today in Pierre

Legislative Session Begins Today in Pierre

The 2024 South Dakota Legislative Session kicked off today and District 18 Representative Mike Stevens says that this year’s budgetary process will be a lot different. Stevens says that the Legislature will have to make some tough decisions during session. The 2024 Legislative Session will run for 38 days and will mark the state’s 99th…read more »

West Side Park Pond Moving Forward

West Side Park Pond Moving Forward

          On Monday night, the Yankton City Commission looked at moving forward with repairs of the pond at West Side Park.           Yankton City Manager, Amy Leon, talks about the Request for Proposal brought forward…           Leon talks about the cost of the upgraded product being used…           Leon talks about the research and decision…read more »