The Yankton Police Department has responded to several serious incidents in the month of May. Yankton Police Chief Jason Foote praised the Police Department staff for their response and handling of each incident. Foote also thanked the Yankton community for their support. Incidents that the YPD responded to in May include…… read more »
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United Way May Volunteer of the Month
United Way of Greater Yankton has named Mary Schweitzer as their May Volunteer of the Month. Schweitzer, who has lived in Yankton since 1996, volunteers with several community organizations including Habitat for Humanity, the Yankton Contact Center, and Yankton College among others. Schweitzer says that between the various organizations, she volunteers nearly…… read more »
10th Annual Historic Cemetery Walk
The Mead Museum and Yankton Community Library will be hosting the 10th annual Historic Cemetery Walk on Wednesday. Mead Director Crystal Nelson says that the Cemetery Walk will feature important figures from Yankton’s past. Tour times will be at 6:30 and 8 p.m. on Wednesday.… read more »
Mead Museum Heritage Raffle
The Mead Museum will be holding their Heritage Park Raffle on Sunday. Mead Director Crystal Nelson says that the event will be hosted at the Mead Museum and there will be games, music, and food. Nelson says that raffle tickets are $20 each or six for $100. Nelson says that the goal…… read more »
Lange Pleads Guilty but With Mental Illness in Scotland Triple Homicide
Francis Lange pled guilty, but with a mental illness to three counts of murder and two counts of aggravated assault Wednesday afternoon. Lange, 43, is accused of killing his former girlfriend Angela Monclova, Librado Monclova, and Diane Akins in November of 2021. SD Attorney General Marty Jackley says that with guilty with mental illness plea,…… read more »
YAA Takes Over Riverside Park
The Yankton Area Arts Association took over Riverside Park for 2 events on Tuesday evening. Starting with the Kid’s Art Fest, art was combined with history, science and child welfare through 15 different stations. Isaura Solis (Eesawda Solees), owner of the soon to open Creative Hands Art Studio, talks about parents helping…… read more »
Man Charged in Scotland Triple Homicide to Appear in Court Tomorrow
A change of plea hearing will be held for Francis Lange tomorrow afternoon. Lange, 43, faces charges in a triple homicide that occurred in Scotland in November of 2021. Lange’s hearing will be held at the Bon Homme County Courthouse in Tyndall at 2 p.m.… read more »
A Yankton Staple to Close Their Doors Tomorrow
JoDean’s Steakhouse & Lounge announced over the weekend that they will be closing their doors after 51 years. Owner Jack Neilson says that age was the biggest contributing factor behind the decision to close the popular restaurant. Neilson says that the support that he has received from in and outside of the Yankton community over…… read more »
May’s Bragging Rights a Big Hit
Thursday evening started a with a little rain, but that didn’t dampen the spirits of the car lovers for this summer’s first Bragging Rights car show, behind Missouri River City Associates. Burgers and hot-dogs were served by the Yankton Area Ice Association while everyone enjoyed the parking lot overflowing with motorized vehicles of…… read more »
Many Trees Planted by Marne Creek
During Monday night’s Yankton City Commission meeting, an update on the Marne Creek Stabilization Project was given. City Manager, Amy Leon, talks about the planting of trees… The completion of this project is expected in June, which would protect the banks, and the Auld-Brokaw Trail, from similar damages as was caused by…… read more »
