The man charged with first and second-degree kidnapping in Yankton appeared in court Thursday morning. Ricky Leroy German, 61, Yankton, had a motion hearing today at the Yankton County Courthouse for charges that stem from a hostage situation in March. During his motion hearing, German requested that Mike Stevens, a Yankton attorney, be approved to…… read more »
The Yankton County Register of Deeds reports a very busy 2nd quarter of 2023. Brian Hunhoff, Register of Deeds, talks about what was documented in his office… Hunhoff talks about the largest property sales in the 2nd quarter… Hunhoff reports that his office raised $75,000 of revenue in the 2nd quarter…… read more »
In order to get some work done on bridges, Yankton County is applying for 12 bridge grants. Mike Sedlacek, Yankton County Highway Superintendent, talks about the main bridge that needs replacement… Sedlacek talks about the other 11 bridges… No timeline was given as to when the County will know if any…… read more »
This nation’s military veterans often face a long and confusing path to receive the benefits which they have earned, but Yankton County has a strong advocate in the form of the Veteran’s Service Officer, Rob Stickney. Stickney talks about how much VA benefits have come into the county compared to last year… Stickney…… read more »
Two local wrestlers received All-American honors at the 2023 Junior and 16U National Championships in Fargo, ND, this past weekend. Payton Hellmann, a junior from Bon Homme High School who placed 4th, talks about the level of competition and her future goals… Britney Rueb (Reeb), a sophomore from Scotland High School who…… read more »
Back in October of 2022, the Yankton County Commission asked the South Dakota Department of Criminal Investigation (DCI) to begin an investigation into possible “unethical and/or illegal” activities in the Office of the Director of Equalization. The issue had been brought up while the county commission was in executive session when it was…… read more »
Alonzo Denney, the Tribal Chairman of the Santee Sioux Nation, is asking for a Crofton grant application letter written by former Crofton Police Chief John Carter to be rewritten after he objected the grant during last week’s Crofton City Council Meeting. Carter says that he wrote the grant before his alleged firing in June and…… read more »
Yankton County Commission is trying to get out in front of an issue that they expect will be coming here in the near future, namely solar farms. Lauren Nelson, of the Yankton County Planning and Zoning Board, talks about how a moratorium helps them in their research… Gary Vetter, as the county’s…… read more »
The 2023 Cedar County Fair kicks off tomorrow in Hartington. Fair President Greg Heine says tomorrow’s main attraction is the talent show from 7:30 until 9 p.m. Heine says that the PRCA Rodeo will be from 7:30 until 10 p.m. Thursday. Heine says that this year’s three-day Cedar Stock Music Festival will feature Carly Pearce…… read more »
A two-vehicle accident occurred at 8th and West City Limits Road Tuesday morning. Yankton Deputy Fire Chief Larry Nickles says that two vehicles collided at 8th and West City Limits Road near The Clark Apartments. Nickels says that there were no injuries, but traffic had to be redirected during cleanup of the accident. Nickles says…… read more »
