Category Archives: Local News

The Mount Marty Theatre Department will be presenting Core Values this weekend. Seth Fargo, who is a Senior at Mount Marty, and will be playing Richard, who is the CEO of a travel agency where the pla...

2025 was a successful year for the Heartland Humane Society. HHS Executive Director, Kerry Feilmeier, says they had record high adoption rates. Feilmeier says Heartland is looking forward to a success...

The City of Yankton is looking at ways to limit unnecessary spending in 2026. City Manager, Amy Leon, says the city wants to be more intentional with its spending in uncertain times with the economy. ...

The identity of the Springfield man that was killed in a single vehicle crash that occurred in Chancellor, South Dakota on December 22nd has been revealed. Preliminary crash information indicates Clar...

A Springfield man that was in a single-vehicle crash on December 22nd in Chancellor, South Dakota has died. Preliminary crash information indicates the driver of a 2005 Jeep Renegade was traveling on ...

Mount Marty University President, Dr. Mark Brown, has made a $100,000 donation to the university towards a future residence hall. Brown, who began his tenure at Mount Marty's 12th president at the beg...

Avera has announced the first baby born at Sacred Heart Hospital in 2026. Malachi Mathis Griffin was born January 2nd at 3:04 am to Laurel Long and Anthony Griffin of Lake Andes. In total, Avera is re...

The Yankton Community started the New Year off in a very fit way with the launch of the Mile-a-Day Challenge to benefit the Yankton Contact Center hosted by Ben's Brew Station. Ben Hanten, Owner of Be...

Yankton's United Way Executive Director Jesse Bailey reflects on the impact of this year's holiday programs. Bailey says it was another year of successful giving. Through a partnership with the Yankto...

Another national discount retailer is coming to the Yankton Mall in the New Year. Ross Dress for Less will be opening in 2026, according to mall owner Matt Evans. Since Evans purchased the mall in 202...