Category Archives: Local News
Yankton Holiday Feast Set for Wednesday
The annual Yankton Community Holiday Feast is set for Wednesday. Nancy Teachout, who helps organize the feast, says that those who attend will be treated to a full traditional Thanksgiving meal. Teach...
Nov 26, 2024
Three New Retail Stores Coming to Event Central in 2025
Hobby Lobby, Marshalls, and Five Below will be coming to Event Central. Event Central Owner, Matt Evans, made the announcement at Monday's city commission meeting. Yankton City Manager, Amy Leon, says...
Nov 25, 2024
Folkers Named Avera DAISY Award Winner
Cory Folkers has been named the latest Avera DAISY Award recipient. The DAISY Award is a quarterly nurse recognition program that celebrates the care that nurses provide. Folkers, who has been a regis...
Nov 21, 2024
City of Yankton is Preparing for Winter Weather
The City of Yankton has been preparing for the winter weather season. Yankton City Manager, Amy Leon, says that city crews are ready for when winter weather hits. Leon says that there are several ways...
Nov 20, 2024
Longtime Yankton County State's Attorney to Leave Role After 20 Years
Longtime Yankton County State's Attorney Robert Klimisch will be stepping down from the role after 20 years. Klimisch, who did not seek re-election, will leave the role at the beginning of the new yea...
Nov 20, 2024
Yankton County Adopts New Flood Plain Ordinance
Yankton County has adopted a new flood plain ordinance. County Commissioner, Dan Klimisch, voiced his displeasure for the ordinance, calling it a huge overreach by the federal government. Commission C...
Nov 20, 2024
Yankton County Commission Discusses Possibility of Adding Juvenile Facility
The Yankton County Commission is weighing the feasibility of adding a juvenile detention center in the county. Yankton County Sheriff, Preston Crissey, says that part of the reason they're considering...
Nov 19, 2024
Yankton Community Holiday Feast Set for Next Week
The annual Yankton Community Holiday Feast is set for next Wednesday. Nancy Teachout, who helps organize the feast, says that it will be held at the Calvary Baptist Church at 2407 Broadway from 4:30 u...
Nov 19, 2024
Crimson Door is Open for the Holiday Season
Yankton Area Arts is hosting Crimson Door once again this holiday season. Executive Director, Rose Hauger, says that during the holidays, the G.A.R. Hall Art Gallery is converted into a holiday shop t...
Nov 19, 2024
Event Central Owner Discusses Parking Lot Improvements
The parking lot at Event Central has been revamped. Matt Evans, the Owner of Event Central, says that some of work done in the parking lot included patch work and resurfacing. Along with the new parki...
Nov 15, 2024
