David Phillips Jr. has been found guilty of Manslaughter in the death of Israel Matos-Colon. Despite the Manslaughter charge, Phillips, 22, of Louisiana, has been found not guilty of second-degree murder, possession of a stolen firearm, and use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony by the jury that oversaw his trial. The charges…… read more »
The entertainment lineup for this Summer’s Riverboat Days Celebration has been released, with County artist Randy Houser headlining night one, and Rock band Lit headlining night two. Houser has been nominated for multiple awards throughout his career and has produced multiple top-5 songs, including “How Country Feels” which peaked at #1 on the county charts.…… read more »
Following Thursday’s completion of work on the Broadway railroad crossing, two more crossings will begin construction Friday. Yankton Public Works Director Adam Haberman says that the Cedar and Walnut street crossings will be under construction. Haberman 1 – (:32) “… to through traffic.” Haberman says that 8th Street will remain open during construction to minimize…… read more »
The state of Nebraska has rested their case against a man who is facing charges in a fatal shooting that occurred north of Hartington in March of 2023. David Phillips, 20, of Louisiana, faces charges of second-degree murder in the death of Israel Matos-Colon, 31, of Michigan, along with charges of possession of a stolen…… read more »
Wednesday was day two in the trial of David Phillips, 20, of Louisiana, who is facing a second-degree murder charge in the death of Israel Matos-Colon, 31, of Michigan, along with charges of possession of a stolen firearm, and use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony back in March of 2023. The state…… read more »
Yankton Firefighters responded to a house fire on the 400 block of Locust St. Tuesday evening. Yankton Fire Chief Tim Linke says that the fire stemmed from the attic. Linke says that there were significant damages to the attic and second floor of the house.… read more »
A man facing charges in a fatal shooting in Hartington in March of 2023 began his jury trial Tuesday. David Phillips Jr., 20, of Louisiana, is facing a second-degree murder charge in the death of Israel Matos-Colon, 31, of Michigan, along with charges of possession of a stolen firearm, and use of a deadly weapon…… read more »
A jury has been selected and trial will begin Tuesday for a man facing charges in a fatal shooting that occurred in Hartington in March of 2023. David Phillips Jr., 20, of Louisiana, is facing a second-degree murder charge in the murder of Israel Matos-Colon, 31, of Michigan. Phillips’s trial is set to begin at…… read more »
An explosion occurred at Yaggies in Yankton Monday afternoon. Yankton Fire Chief Tim Linke says that the explosion occurred while there was some welding work being done up on the elevator. Linke says that the cause of the explosion is believed to be a mix of the welding with high winds that kicked up some…… read more »
The City of Yankton and the Meridian Bridge Centennial Group have announced two sponsorships with First Dakota National Bank and Avera for some of the major events coming up this year to celebrate the Meridian Bridge’s 100th birthday. First Dakota National Bank has donated $15,000, which will go towards community block party events on July…… read more »
