Category Archives: Local News
Lt. Governor Speaks at Yankton Forum
Lieutenant Governor Tony Venhuizen spoke at the Republican Friends forum in Yankton on Tuesday. During the forum, the Lieutenant Governor spoke about property taxes, which he says have gone up for hom...
May 20, 2025
Crest Road to Open for Memorial Day Weekend, Then Close Until Late June
Crest Road by the Gavins Point Dam will be open for Memorial Day Weekend. Michael "Moose" Welch, the Operations Project Manager at Gavins Point, says while the road is closed this week for intake and ...
May 20, 2025
Yankton County Search for New Ambulance Administrator is Underway
Yankton County is in the middle of the search for a new Ambulance Administrator. County Commission Chair, John Marquardt, says they interviewed four candidates last week. The county announced that pre...
May 19, 2025
Lt. Governor to Speak at Yankton Forum Tuesday
A new group by the name of Republican Friends will be hosting a forum in Yankton on Tuesday. District 18 Representative, Mike Stevens, says the purpose of the forum is to talk about some of the issues...
May 19, 2025
Free Fishing and State Park Entry Weekend in South Dakota
This weekend is free state park entry and fishing weekend in South Dakota. Shane Bertsch, with South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks, says in addition to the free entry and fishing, they have plenty of a...
May 16, 2025
YHS Graduation Set for Sunday
The Yankton High School class of 2025 graduation ceremony will be held on Sunday. Yankton High School Principal, Todd Dvoracek, says the class of 2025 marks the 150th commencement for the Yankton High...
May 16, 2025
SAC Sees All-Time High Attendance in 2024
The Summit Activities Center annual report was presented to the Yankton City Commission earlier this week. Luke Youmans, the Events Coordinator for Yankton Parks and Rec, gave the presentation and say...
May 14, 2025
YPD Honors Fallen Officers During National Police Week
This week is National Police Week. Yankton Police Chief, Jason Foote, says this week is about remembering officers that have died in the line of duty. Foote says YPD officers are wearing bands around ...
May 14, 2025
YSD Approves Social Studies Curriculum
The Yankton School Board has finalized the school district's revised social studies curriculum for grades 6-8 and 9-12. School Board President, Sarah Carda, says the school district's curriculum commi...
May 13, 2025
Miner, Schramm, and Webber Say Goodbye to Yankton City Commission
Three Yankton City Commissioners wrapped up their time on the city commission earlier this week. Jerry Webber, Amy Miner, and Mason Schramm all said goodbye to the Yankton City Commission. Webber says...
May 13, 2025
