Category Archives: Local News
City of Yankton Plants Trees in Honor of Arbor Day
The City of Yankton continued an annual Arbor Day tradition of planting a tree at a park in Yankton. City of Yankton Urban Forrest Specialist Lisa Kortan, says they planted 5 Black Hills Spruce trees ...
Apr 24, 2026
Mattes Named 2025-2026 YSD Teacher of the Year
Jan Mattes has been named the 2025-2026 Yankton School District Teacher of the Year. Mattes, who is an English and Spanish teacher at the Yankton High School, says the recognition is rewarding to her....
Apr 22, 2026
Yankton Organizations Give Over 250 Second Graders Bicycle Helmets
The Yankton Rotary Club Yankton Medical Clinic, and several other organizations partnered together on Wednesday to give away bicycle helmets to every second grader in the Yankton School District. Yank...
Apr 22, 2026
River City Flats Breaks Ground
A new Yankton housing development broke ground Wednesday. Lane Warzecha, with HME Development, says the project will feature 81 units. Warzecha says they're hoping for River City Flats to be open by t...
Apr 22, 2026
Yankton County Updates Employee Training Requirements
Last night, the Yankton County Commission approved an update to the Employee Handbook in regards to required training. Tyler Larsen, Yankton County State's Attorney, explains the reason for the new an...
Apr 21, 2026
Rib Fest to Undergo Changes This Summer
A Yankton summer staple is moving to Riverside Park this year. Jeff Dayhuff, the event's coordinator, says that Ribfest will make Riverside Park its new home. With the venue change, the event will be ...
Apr 21, 2026
City of Yankton to Plant Tree for Arbor Day
The City of Yankton will be planting a tree in Memorial Park to celebrate Arbor Day on Friday. City of Yankton Urban Forrest Specialist for the City of Yankton, Lisa Kortan, says they'll be planting a...
Apr 21, 2026
ABS to Host Spotlight on Ability Event at Dakota Theatre
Ability Building Services will be hosting a Spotlight on Ability event at the Dakota Theatre. Amy Miner, who is involved with stop motion movie making, says the event will highlight the artistic talen...
Apr 17, 2026
Yankton Emergency Management Receives Award
Yankton County Emergency Management received a prestigious award from the National Weather Service due to their planning for severe weather events that may occur. Paul Scherschligt, Yankton County's E...
Apr 16, 2026
YHS Theatre Department Presents Annie
The Yankton High School Theatre Department will be presenting Annie Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Monday Director, Collin Waltner, says the cast and crew are looking forward to performing the classi...
Apr 16, 2026
