Category Archives: Local News

Rhoden and Johnson Discuss Running for Governor in 2026
Both Governor Larry Rhoden and Representative Dusty Johnson gave non-committal answers as to whether or not they will run for governor in 2026 while making appearances at South Dakota Girls State in V...
Josh Boelter May 29, 2025

10 Inmates Injured in Multiple Assaults at State Penitentiary
10 inmates were injured in multiple assaults at the South Dakota State Penitentiary in Sioux Falls Tuesday. Attorney General Marty Jackley says the assaults were reported around 1 p.m. Tuesday. Five i...
Josh Boelter May 29, 2025

Governor Rhoden and Representative Johnson Speak at Girls State
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden and Representative Dusty Johnson spoke at South Dakota Girls State on the University of South Dakota campus in Vermillion on Wednesday. Rhoden said he was honored to...
Josh Boelter May 28, 2025

Huether to Attempt to Open on Tuesday
The Heuther Family Aquatic Center is going to give it another go and attempt to open for the summer season on Tuesday City Manager, Amy Leon, says the aquatic center was originally scheduled to open o...
Josh Boelter May 27, 2025

Reed Request Change of Venue
The man accused of a double homicide in Bloomfield appeared in Knox County Court Tuesday morning ahead of his trial in July. Alias Reed allegedly shot and killed both Curtis Strom and William Reffett ...
Brayden Butler May 27, 2025

Girls State Takes Over USD Campus This Week
South Dakota Girls State is being held on the University of South Dakota campus in Vermillion this week. Girls State Director, Tiffany French, says during Girls State, they focus on the functions of g...
Josh Boelter May 27, 2025

Yankton Man Facing Charges in Scotland Stabbing
A Yankton man has been arrested in a stabbing that occurred in Scotland last month. Curtis Simpson, 19, is facing two charges of aggravated assault of a 23-year-old Nebraska man on May 4th. The 23-yea...
Josh Boelter May 23, 2025

Yankton Mayor to Speak at Memorial Day Ceremony
Memorial Day is right around the corner and Yankton will be holding several events as a way for community members to pay their respects. Events include the Avenue of Flags which will be on display in ...
Josh Boelter May 22, 2025

Over 45 Million Americans to Travel for Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day weekend is here, and Shawn Steward, with Triple A South Dakota, says over 45 million Americans will travel over 50 miles over the holiday weekend. Steward says Triple A is projecting that...
Josh Boelter May 22, 2025

Huether Family Aquatic Center to Open After Memorial Day
The Huether Family Aquatic Center is set to open its doors for the 2025 season on Tuesday May 27th after weather conditions pushed pack its original opening day,. Luke Youmans, with the City of Yankto...
Abby Saylor May 22, 2025