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 »
There’s a new filing in the criminal case against South Dakota’s Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg of Yankton. The document confirms Judge John Brown will allow KYNT News to bring you the audio from inside the courtroom when Jason Ravnsborg goes on trial. The filing is found in an email chain involving the judge, a court…… read more »
The Yankton Medical Clinic has a new CEO. Becky McManus has been appointed as the new chief executive officer. McManus most recently served as the chief operating officer at Yankton Medical Clinic. Her prior experience in health care includes director of operations at Vermillion Medical Clinic and administrator of Sunset Manor in Irene and Wakonda…… read more »
It’s National Farmers Market Week. Farmers Market Week is a great opportunity to show the nation how much value markets bring to their communities. With fun events, specials, contests, and activities, the week helps to boost market attendance and visibility. Yankton’s Market at the Meridian is held every Saturday morning from 9am to noon. Market…… read more »
Gayville’s Fire Chief has passed away. Lonny Lee passed away unexpectant on Wednesday. Lee served on both the Gayville Fire and Rescue Department for the last 30 years and was their current active fire chief. Yankton Assistant Fire Chief Larry Nickles says he has worked closely for over thirty years. Nickles says Lee “did a…… read more »
A car versus pedestrian accident occurred in the McDonalds parking lot on Thursday morning. Yankton Police Chief Jason Foote says shortly after 9:30 AM, officers responded to an injury accident in the McDonald’s parking lot. Foote says a unidentified pedestrian was struck by a motor vehicle. The pedestrian received minor injuries. Foote says no charges…… read more »
The South Dakota Supreme Court Thursday has ordered a Yankton man to be resentenced for manslaughter. According to court documents, Jameson Mitchell pleaded guilty in late 2019 to fatally shooting Lucas Smith outside a Yankton bar. On April 6th, 2019, the Yankton Police Department was called to the downtown area for a report of a…… read more »
If all goes according to plan, another RV park is coming to Yankton’s lake area. The Yankton County Commissioners this week, on a 4 to 1 vote, issued a conditional use permit to a Sioux Falls based company to build an eighty-eight lot RV resort at Whitetail Run. The RV campground will be located just…… read more »
With the end of summer nearing and the start of another year of school, an unfortunate familiar foe will be heading back to hallways and classrooms, too. COVID-19 and its Delta variant remain. Avera Sacred Heart Infection Prevention Specialist Liz Healy says parents should plan on prevention steps now… Healy encourages students, especially elementary age…… read more »
