The Heartland Humane Society in Yankton is hosting a donation drive for Yankton’s elementary teachers. Humane Society Director Kerry Feilmeier encourages area residents to participate in their study buddy program… Feilmeier adds that the summer has been extremely busy at the Humane Society… All adoptions at the Humane Society must be pre-booked. Call 605-664-4244 for…… read more »
The old Dairy Queen building along Broadway Avenue in Yankton has a new owner. N-K Properties President John Keys says he recently purchased the property as an investment opportunity. The parking lot at the property was recently paved, however, Keys says that there are no immediate plans for the property. He is looking for the…… read more »
After an hour of testimony from Yankton School District parents and community members, the Yankton School Board has voted not to mandate masks this coming school year. On a three to two vote, the School Board decided against a mask mandate, only recommending masks be worn by students when they return to classes later this…… read more »
The South Dakota Legislature’s interim summer study committee on housing needs held its third of four meetings in Sioux Falls late last week. District 24 Representative Mike Weisgram of Fort Pierre serves on the Committee. He says infrastructure continues to be a primary concern, but some solutions are starting to emerge… Weisgram adds that the…… read more »
Yankton is a hotspot for future medical cannabis dispensaries according to those in the business. During their regular meeting last week, the Yankton County Commissioners held a discussion only on how they will be dispensing licenses for any future medical marijuana establishments. Sioux Falls resident Emmett Reistroffer is a Principal Consultant at Crosswinds Cannabis and…… read more »
The South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs will be dedicating a Yankton County bridge in honor of late Air Force Combat Veteran Captain Charles Lane, Jr of Tabor. The ceremony will be held Monday, August 23, 2021, at 2:00 pm at the Legion Post 183 in Tabor. The South Dakota Highway 81 Bridge north of…… read more »
Registration is open for the Spiritual Enrichment Program at the Benedictine Peace Center on the campus of the Sacred Heart Monastery in Yankton. Retreat Coordinator Sister Penny Bingham says the program is beneficial for those interested in growing their spirituality… Bingham says an important part of the program is the opportunity for a self-scheduled silent…… read more »
State prison inmate Christopher Cramblit has been placed on escape status. Cramblit left the Yankton Community Work Center without authorization on August 8. 32 year old Cramblit is a white male. He is 6-feet-tall and weighs approximately 265 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. Cramblit is currently serving three concurrent sentences for child…… read more »
Yankton firefighters battled a car fire Thursday afternoon that prompted the closure a road for an hour. The Yankton Fire Department was called to the area of 435th Avenue and Kaiser Road west of Yankton just after 4:30 PM for a report of a vehicle fire. Yankton Assistant Fire Chief Larry Nickels says firefighters arrived…… read more »
The Yankton Police Department has a new K-9 officer. Last week, the department welcomed Corona to the force. Yankton Police Department Corporal Brad Parker says the new K-9 officer was born during the COVID-19 pandemic, hence the name Corona… Parker says Corona will start a stringent training schedule later this month… There has been a…… read more »
