Category Archives: Local News
23rd Street Bridge Construction Project Set for 2026
The bridge on 23rd Street will be replaced in 2026. The Yankton City Commission approved a bid award for the project Monday night. Public Works Director Adam Haberman says the project is expected to s...
Nov 24, 2025
Carrie Jones Sentenced to Life in Prison
A woman found guilty of first-degree murder in a quadruple homicide in Laurel, Nebraska in August 2022 has been sentenced to life in prison. Carrie Jones, the wife of Jason Jones, who is convicted in ...
Nov 20, 2025
Nutcracker Ballet in Yankton this Weekend
The Dakota Dance Association will present The Nutcracker Ballet this weekend. Linda Haar will be directing The Nutcracker Ballet for the seventh time this weekend. The Nutcracker Ballet will be held a...
Nov 20, 2025
MMU Band Concert Set for Saturday
Mount Marty will be hosting a band concert on Sunday. Todd Carr, Mount Marty's Director of Instrumental Activities, says the concert will feature concert music, Christmas music, and some other fun pie...
Nov 20, 2025
Yankton County to Offer a Part-Time Ambulance Director Role
The Yankton County Commission has decided to make an offer to fill its EMS Director position on a part-time basis. The position has been filled by Senior Paramedic Troy Cowman since previous director ...
Nov 19, 2025
YPD and Yankton County Sheriff's Office Will Compete for a Good Cause
The Yankton County Sheriff's Department and the Yankton Police Department will be pitted against each other on Friday for a good cause. Both departments will be bell ringing at Hy-Vee to raise money f...
Nov 19, 2025
Pink Friday in Yankton
Two local shopping campaigns will launch this Friday. Yankton Thrive Workforce Innovation Director Laura Marshall says the first is Pink Friday, which encourages people to get their holiday shopping d...
Nov 18, 2025
Crimson Door Opens for Holiday Season
The Crimson Door is officially opens Wednesday at GAR Hall. Rose Hauger, the executive director at Yankton Area Arts, says there are 35 vendors that will have items on display this holiday season. Hau...
Nov 18, 2025
AAA Yankton Running Food and Toy Drive
Triple A Yankton is simultaneously running a food and toy drive. Retail Store Manager, Terri Gillam, says the items from the food drive will be donated to the Yankton Contact Center, and the toys are ...
Nov 18, 2025
11AA State Championship Game Preview
The Yankton Bucks football team is looking to capture the 11AA State Championship Friday night, something the program hasn't done since 2015. Head Football Coach, Brady Muth, says winning a state titl...
Nov 13, 2025
