Category Archives: Local News
Viborg Man Identified in Crash Near Lennox
A Viborg man who died in a collision near Lennox last Thursday has been identified. Preliminary crash information indicates Zackery Tyler Crelly, the driver of a 2003 Honda Civic, was traveling eastbo...
Mar 26, 2025 An ambulance responds to the scene of an emergency.
YEA Hosts Yankton School Board Candidate Forum
The Yankton Education Association hosted a candidate forum for the upcoming Yankton School Board election Monday night. The candidates were asked several questions from the public, including one on ed...
Mar 25, 2025
Absentee Voting For Yankton City and School Board Election is Open
Absentee voting for the joint Yankton City Commission and School Board election in April opened today. City of Yankton Finance Officer, Lisa Yardley, says there are several options for absentee voting...
Mar 24, 2025
Viborg Man Killed in Collision Near Lennox
A Viborg man was killed in a two-vehicle collision near Lennox last Thursday. Preliminary crash information indicates the driver of a 2003 Honda Civic was traveling eastbound on Highway 18 and drifted...
Mar 24, 2025 An ambulance responds to the scene of an emergency.
MMU President Long to Retire at the End of the Year
Dr. Marc Long has announced that he will be retiring as the President of Mount Marty. Long, who has been the president at Mount Marty for 10 years, says his time at Mount Marty was the highlight of hi...
Mar 20, 2025
The Center Raises Record Amount for Rock-A-Thon
The Center hosted its Rock-A-Thon fundraiser earlier this week. Center Director, Kris Thury, says the funds raised go towards the Center's Meals on Wheels program. In total, the Center raised over $76...
Mar 19, 2025
Yankton County Adds Justification Cause to Employee Step Raises
The Yankton County Commission has added a justification clause to any step raises for county employees. Commissioner Don Kettering initially recommended that the county's financial planning task force...
Mar 19, 2025
Yankton Thrive Hosts School Board Forum
Yankton Thrive hosted a candidate forum for the upcoming school board election on Monday. During the forum, candidates were asked what the biggest issue they see facing the school district in the near...
Mar 17, 2025
Cimpl Meats Leaving Yankton
After operating in Yankton for over 75 years, Cimpl Meats has announced that they will be ceasing harvest operations in Yankton. Yankton Thrive Chief Executive Officer Nancy Wenande made this statemen...
Mar 17, 2025
Body Found in Scotland Identified, No Signs of Foul Play
The body found dead in Scotland on Tuesday has been identified as 85-year-old George Verzani. Verzani's body was discovered Tuesday afternoon in an empty lot in downtown Scotland. According to Attorne...
Mar 12, 2025
