Category Archives: Local News

United Way Great Grocery Giveaway Raises Over $14,000
United Way of Greater Yankton completed its annual Great Grocery Giveaway on Monday. United Way Executive Director, Jesse Bailey, says the Giveaway helps support United Way's community impact fund. Ba...
Josh Boelter Mar 31, 2025

Yankton Citywide Cleanup is Underway
The annual Yankton Citywide Cleanup is officially underway. City Manager, Amy Leon says Yankton residents may dispose of items free of charge at the Transfer Station now through April 19th. Leon says ...
Josh Boelter Mar 28, 2025
KELO Meteorologist Talks Statewide Drought
South Dakota has been experiencing drought-like conditions across the state. Kelo Meteorologist, Scot Mundt, says the conditions date back to the fall. Mundt says he expects the stormfront to dry up i...
Josh Boelter Mar 28, 2025

MMU Theatre Production Set for This Weekend
The Mount Marty Theatre Department will present The Play That Goes Wrong this weekend. MMU Director of Theatre, Andy Henrickson, says the show is a play within a play. Showtimes for The Play That Goes...
Josh Boelter Mar 27, 2025

Olivet Man Identified in Fatal Crash
An Olivet man who died in a two-vehicle crash Monday just north of Olivet has been identified. Preliminary crash information indicates the driver of a 1999 Cadillac DeVille was traveling north on 426t...
Josh Boelter Mar 27, 2025 An ambulance responds to the scene of an emergency.

Olivet Man Killed in Two-Vehicle Accident
An Olivet man died in a two-vehicle crash Monday just north of Olivet. Preliminary crash information indicates the driver of a 1999 Cadillac DeVille was traveling north on 426th Avenue and slowed down...
Josh Boelter Mar 26, 2025 An ambulance responds to the scene of an emergency.

Yankton Thrive and Department of Labor Hosts Job Fair
Yankton Thrive along with the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation hosted a job fair Tuesday. Thrive Workforce Development Director, Rita Nelson, says it was nice to see the community rally...
Josh Boelter Mar 26, 2025

Viborg Man Identified in Crash Near Lennox
A Viborg man who died in a collision near Lennox last Thursday has been identified. Preliminary crash information indicates Zackery Tyler Crelly, the driver of a 2003 Honda Civic, was traveling eastbo...
Josh Boelter Mar 26, 2025 An ambulance responds to the scene of an emergency.

YEA Hosts Yankton School Board Candidate Forum
The Yankton Education Association hosted a candidate forum for the upcoming Yankton School Board election Monday night. The candidates were asked several questions from the public, including one on ed...
Josh Boelter Mar 25, 2025

Absentee Voting For Yankton City and School Board Election is Open
Absentee voting for the joint Yankton City Commission and School Board election in April opened today. City of Yankton Finance Officer, Lisa Yardley, says there are several options for absentee voting...
Josh Boelter Mar 24, 2025