Category Archives: Local News
Yankton Thrive and Interchange Host District 18 Candidate Forum
Yankton Thrive and Interchange hosted a District 18 Candidate forum Monday. Rose Hauger, who moderated the debate, says that forums like this one are important because it can help educate voters on th...
Austin Sep 16, 2024
PROOF Scholarships Fundraiser Underway
There is a new non-profit organization trying to raise money in town, to benefit recent foster children. Katheryn Hickey, Founder and Pres...
Austin Sep 12, 2024
8th and Burleigh Intersection to be Closed for a Week for Underground Utility Work
The 8th and Burleigh Street intersection will be closed beginning Monday. According to the City of Yankton, the contractor will be completing underground utility work as part of the 8th Street reconst...
Austin Sep 12, 2024
Dakota Theatre to Host Side by Side by Sondheim this Weekend
Side By Side by Sondheim will be at the Dakota Theatre this weekend. Co-Director, Amy Miner, says that Side by Side is a musical review of the work of American composer Stephen Sondheim. Co-Director, ...
Austin Sep 12, 2024
Airport Breakfast Set for Sunday
The annual Airport Breakfast is set for Sunday, September 15th. Lori Roinstead, with the Yankton Regional Aviation Association, says that they will serve pancakes, sausage, orange drink, coffee, and m...
Austin Sep 12, 2024
Yankton Thrive Hosts IM 28 Discussion
Yankton Thrive hosted a discussion on IM 28 Thursday. The measure, if passed, would repeal the state's existing tax on items sold for human consumption. Both Rick Weiland, who is the who is the measur...
Austin Sep 12, 2024
United Way to Host Community Campaign Kickoff Event
United Way of Greater Yankton will be hosting their 2025 Community Campaign Kick Off and Appreciation Event on Thursday, September 19th. Executive Director, Jesse Bailey, says that during the event at...
Austin Sep 11, 2024
Les Schwab Tires Yankton Location to Open on September 25th
Yankton will have a new tire store opening later this month. Les Schwab Tires will be opening on September 25th, where JoDean's used to be at 2101 Broadway. Store Manager, Silas Grey, says that Les Sc...
Austin Sep 11, 2024
Manitou Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Yankton Expansion
Manitou held a ribbon cutting ceremony for their expansion project at their Yankton location Tuesday. Plant Manager, Greg Huus, says that the expansion project was 75,000 square feet. Huus says that d...
Austin Sep 10, 2024
Yankton City Commission Discusses IM 28
On Monday night, the Yankton City Commission discussed the possible impacts of IM (Initiated Measure) 28 might have on the City if it passes at the November election. &n...
Austin Sep 09, 2024