The process for developing zoning changes for Yankton County continued at their Commission meeting last night. County Commission chair Cheri Loest says they have been discussing updates to Article 5 since January, and it’s time to get something done. Loest 1 04-21-21 Loest says public hearings on this issue will begin in June. Loest 2…… read more »
The Ban on Open Burning in Yankton County has been lifted. Yankton County Emergency Management Director Paul Scherschligt says after the county fire chiefs met Tuesday and discussed the conditions, the ban was lifted at 7:00 last night. Scherschligt 04-21-21 The Yankton County Commission had approved the Burn Ban at their regular meeting two weeks…… read more »
The Yankton School District hopes to return to an outdoor graduation ceremony for high school seniors next month. Yankton School District Activities Director Ryan Mors says they plan to hold graduation at Crane-Youngworth Stadium on Sunday, May 23rd. Mors says if there is inclement weather that day, the High School will resort to Plan B…… read more »
After not being held last year because of the pandemic, the Yankton Citywide Cleanup is underway this week. Yankton City Manager Amy Leon says as usual the weather is cold and windy, but the cleanup is starting pretty well. Leon 1 04-20-21 Leon says many City of Yankton employees help each year with the Citywide…… read more »
The Plan of Merger between the Yankton Chamber of Commerce and Yankton Area Progressive Growth continues to draw closer. YAPG Chief Executive Officer Nancy Wenande says last week the Boards of the two groups met independently and approved the articles. Wenande says packets have been mailed out to all members of both organizations. Wenande says…… read more »
Bridget Benson was re-elected this week to a second three-year term on the Yankton City Commission. Benson says she was very pleased with the election results. Benson says addressing the wastewater projects and the trail system repair are two important City needs this year. Benson says she enjoys working with City of Yankton employees. Benson…… read more »
Yankton Mayor Nathan Johnson was elected to a third term as a City Commissioner in Tuesday’s municipal vote. Johnson says he was elated at the election results, and Yankton voters sent a pretty clear message on the direction of the City. Johnson says the wastewater treatment plant is a major concern right now, and so…… read more »
Yankton firefighter Mike Villanueva joined incumbents Nathan Johnson and Bridget Benson as the top three vote-getters in Tuesday’s Yankton City Commission election. Villinueva says he’s excited for the opportunity to serve the citizens as a member of the Yankton City Commission. Villanueva says Yankton’s preparation for medical marijuana and the wastewater treatment plant are two…… read more »
On the day of what would have been her 48th birthday, the investigation continues into the 1992 death of 19-year-old Tammy Haas of Yankton. Yankton Police Commander Todd Brandt says Tammy would have been leading an active and fulfilling life but that ended in 1992. Tammy Haas’ death was caused by a hyperflexation of her…… read more »
The Yankton School District received nine proposals to serve as architects for a study on school buildings, and last night the list was narrowed down to three. Yankton School Superintendent Dr. Wayne Kindle says this study will focus primarily on the Elementary School buildings. Kindle says the architect that is chosen will be working on…… read more »
