The South Dakota Department of Transportation has begun closing the north lane of westbound Highway 52 between Yankton and Lewis and Clark Lake as part of the highway reconstruction project. Concrete cutting has begun on the eastern end of the project, requiring one lane of the roadway to be closed on the concrete portion of 52 which…… read more »
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Weigand Beach No Longer Has Elevated E. Coli Levels
The Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy says it is again safe to swim on the Nebraska side of Lewis and Clark Lake. The Beach Watch update posted yesterday says the Weigand Recreation Area beach no longer has elevated E-Coli levels. E-Coli readings at the Lake a week ago reached 1414. 200 is considered a safe level for water recreation.… read more »
Food Vendors Love Music at the Meridian
Music at the Meridian not only has great music and events, but there is always great food available. Greg Brandt, of Broken Trellis, talks about the biggest change from previous years… James Danner, of Grind N’ Griddle, talks about having to adjust to the larger crowds… Brandt talks about the biggest…… read more »
Successful Opening Weekend for Cinema Magic in Yankton
The Cinema Magic in Yankton officially opened over the weekend, showing three movies across as many theaters. Yankton Mall owner Matt Evans says that the weekend was a success for the new theater, and that he appreciated the support of the community. Evans says that the theater is already making improvements to wait times for…… read more »
Sen. Thune Spoke at Yankton Thrive “Topics at 12”
U.S. Senator John Thune was in Yankton Tuesday speaking on the dangers of the internet, social media, and artificial intelligence. Thune says he has offered an amendment to the Kids Online Safety Act to protect citizens from algorithms deciding what social media content they see without their knowledge. Thune says an even greater risk may…… read more »
Wanted Man Arrested After Escaping into the Missouri River
A man who escaped Yankton Police by swimming into the Missouri River has been apprehended by Cedar County and Nebraska authorities. At around 1 AM yesterday morning, Yankton Police spotted Robert Travis Reid, Jr., who had outstanding warrants in Yankton County. Officers pursued Reid until he ran into the river and swam at least 100…… read more »
Final Pops Concert of the Summer
The Yankton Area Arts Association will be hosting another Summer Pops Concert, tonight. Todd Carr, Manager of the Summer Concert Series, talks about Prairie Groove Band, and how it is a bit of a star-studded ensemble… Carr talks about some of the musicians and music to expect… The concert will start…… read more »
Veterans Claim Deadline Approaches
Yankton County’s Veterans Services Officer, Rob Stickney, has been helping with PACT Act Claims, but the deadline is fast approaching. If a veteran files a PACT Act claim by August 9th, 2023, then they will preserve it with the effective date of August 10th, 2022. The veteran may also file the intent to…… read more »
Road Closure
The Yankton County Highway Department will be closing 448th Ave between 292nd St and 293rd St for Road Works. The area affected is located northwest of Irene. The closures will begin on Wednesday August 2nd 2023, and remain closed until fixed. The expectation is that the road will be closed one or two days.… read more »
Avera Majestic Bluffs Hospice House Set to Reopen
The Avera Sacred Heart Majestic Bluffs Hospice House is set to reopen this week. Tony Erickson, the VP of Senior Services at Avera Sacred Heart, says that the house was closed in December of 2020 due to staffing and safety concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic. Erickson says that the Hospice House has a tremendous impact…… read more »
