Category Archives: Local News

Mount Marty University is gearing up for the fall semester next week. University President, Dr. Mark Brown, says the university has about 220 new undergrad students this year. Classes begin on Monday ...

July sales tax numbers for the City of Yankton went up 11.23%. City Manager, Amy Leon, says that puts Yankton up 9% this year. Leon says major events like Riverboat Days and archery tournaments should...

Yankton's Pathways Shelter for the Homeless will be having a Bingo Night at the Boathouse. Courtney Wagner, with Pathways, says the Boathouse reached out to them for this fundraising opportunity... Pa...

Yankton's Pathways Shelter for the Homeless is in the middle of their summer fundraiser which is very cool, as it is a Ice Bucket Challenge. Courtney Wagner, with Pathways, says four volunteers are ta...

The Heartland Humane Society is celebrating 25 years this week. Executive Director, Kerry Feilmeier, says she's proud of everything HHS has accomplished in the last 25 years. Feilmeier says they'll al...

The 2026 Riverboat Days and Summer Arts Festival is in the books, and early reports indicate that it was a very successful weekend. John Kraft, Co-Chair of the Riverboat Days Committee, says that the ...

The 2026 Riverboat Days and Summer Arts Festival begins Friday. This year's theme is "Red, White, and Riverboats". Things will kickoff Friday evening with the opening ceremonies at the Riverside Park ...

There was a grand opening Wednesday for the new Park Haven Learning and Recovery Center in Yankton. Park Haven, which is a residential treatment program used to serve mothers and pregnant women dealin...

Dr. Wayne and Marge Kindle have been busy with the duties that come with being the 2026 Riverboat Days Captain and Belle. Marge says being this year's Belle has given her a new pride in the Yankton co...

Four candidates submitted petitions for the upcoming Yankton City Commission election. The four candidates are: Brian Hunhoff (Incumbent) Ben Brunick (Incumbent) Sam Hummel Charlie Gross Three seats a...