Category Archives: Local News
First District 18 Cracker Barrel of the 2025 Legislative Session
The first District 18 Cracker Barrel of the 2025 South Dakota Legislative Session was held Saturday. State Senator Lauren Nelson and Representatives Mike Stevens and Julie Auch answered questions from...
Jan 18, 2025
10-Year-Old Girl Injured in a Negligent Firearm Discharge Incident
A 10-year-old female sustained injuries in an incident as the result of a negligent discharge of a firearm in Yankton on Thursday. Yankton Police Chief, Jason Foote says that the incident occurred in ...
Jan 16, 2025
Yankton School Board Opposes Proposed Education Savings Account Bill
The Yankton School Board has announced that they're opposed to the proposed Education Savings Account bill that's on the table for the 2025 legislative session. School Board President, Sarah Carda, sa...
Jan 15, 2025
Noem Delivers State of the State Address
Governor Noem gave her state of the state address on the first day of the 2025 Legislative Session yesterday. During her address, Noem discussed a proposal to use taxpayer dollars to fund education sa...
Jan 15, 2025
Trailhead Learning Center Nearing Completion
The Yankton School District's Trailhead Learning Center is set to open this coming fall. Project Manager Mark Sontag said at this week's Yankton School Board meeting that they're close to putting the ...
Jan 15, 2025
City and School Board Election Date Set
April 8th will be the date for this year's City and School Board election if one is necessary. Yankton City Manager, Amy Leon, says that holding a joint election will help save taxpayer dollars. Petit...
Jan 15, 2025
YSD and YPD Release Statement on Scam Calls
The Yankton School District and the Yankton Police Department released a joint statement Friday in regards to a series of scam phone calls in the area. Yankton School District Superintendent, Dr. Wayn...
Jan 10, 2025
Yankton Library Discusses Proposed Cuts to State Library Budget
The Yankton Community Library Board of Trustees, local legislators, and community members gathered to discuss a proposed cut by Governor Kristi Noem to the state library's budget. Board of Trustee Mem...
Jan 08, 2025
Nichols Court Appearance Moved to January 23rd
The court appearance today for the man facing charges in a homicide in Yankton last Thursday has been moved. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says that Heather Ann Bodden, 41, was found dea...
Jan 07, 2025
KYNT Sports Director Named South Dakota Sportscaster of the Year
KYNT's Bryce Ladwig has been named the South Dakota Sportscaster of the Year by the National Sports Media Association (NSMA). Ladwig, who has been the Sports Director for KYNT since 2019, broadcasts Y...
Jan 07, 2025
