Category Archives: Local News

Yankton Mayor to Speak at Memorial Day Ceremony
Memorial Day is right around the corner and Yankton will be holding several events as a way for community members to pay their respects. Events include the Avenue of Flags which will be on display in ...
Abby Saylor May 22, 2025

Over 45 Million Americans to Travel for Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day weekend is here, and Shawn Steward, with Triple A South Dakota, says over 45 million Americans will travel over 50 miles over the holiday weekend. Steward says Triple A is projecting that...
Josh Boelter May 22, 2025

Huether Family Aquatic Center to Open After Memorial Day
The Huether Family Aquatic Center is set to open its doors for the 2025 season on Tuesday May 27th after weather conditions pushed pack its original opening day,. Luke Youmans, with the City of Yankto...
Abby Saylor May 22, 2025
Lt. Governor Speaks at Yankton Forum
Lieutenant Governor Tony Venhuizen spoke at the Republican Friends forum in Yankton on Tuesday. During the forum, the Lieutenant Governor spoke about property taxes, which he says have gone up for hom...
Josh Boelter May 20, 2025

Crest Road to Open for Memorial Day Weekend, Then Close Until Late June
Crest Road by the Gavins Point Dam will be open for Memorial Day Weekend. Michael "Moose" Welch, the Operations Project Manager at Gavins Point, says while the road is closed this week for intake and ...
Josh Boelter May 20, 2025

Yankton County Search for New Ambulance Administrator is Underway
Yankton County is in the middle of the search for a new Ambulance Administrator. County Commission Chair, John Marquardt, says they interviewed four candidates last week. The county announced that pre...
Josh Boelter May 19, 2025

Lt. Governor to Speak at Yankton Forum Tuesday
A new group by the name of Republican Friends will be hosting a forum in Yankton on Tuesday. District 18 Representative, Mike Stevens, says the purpose of the forum is to talk about some of the issues...
Josh Boelter May 19, 2025

Free Fishing and State Park Entry Weekend in South Dakota
This weekend is free state park entry and fishing weekend in South Dakota. Shane Bertsch, with South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks, says in addition to the free entry and fishing, they have plenty of a...
Josh Boelter May 16, 2025

YHS Graduation Set for Sunday
The Yankton High School class of 2025 graduation ceremony will be held on Sunday. Yankton High School Principal, Todd Dvoracek, says the class of 2025 marks the 150th commencement for the Yankton High...
Josh Boelter May 16, 2025

SAC Sees All-Time High Attendance in 2024
The Summit Activities Center annual report was presented to the Yankton City Commission earlier this week. Luke Youmans, the Events Coordinator for Yankton Parks and Rec, gave the presentation and say...
Josh Boelter May 14, 2025












