Mount Marty University wrapped up their annual Giving Day yesterday. Abby Kaiser, the Director of Annual Giving at MMU says that this year’s theme was “Build the Mount”. Kaiser says that the money raised on Giving Day will go towards a variety of programs on campus. Kaiser says that they were able to pass both…… read more »
The Yankton School District has announced over 20 staff position openings within the last few months. Kindle says that well the number is significant; this has been around the yearly average since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Kindle says that the open staff positions are not just teaching positions, citing various positions throughout the…… read more »
Hillcrest Golf & Country Club is in the middle of construction on their new club house. Golf course superintendent Waren Muller says that on the inside there will be more of a refined space so events don’t cross over. Muller says that the new club house will have wrap-around decks on the outside. Muller says…… read more »
A lockdown occurred last week at Yankton middle school following a student expressing concern over something they had heard, and the potential of a weapon in the building. YSD Superintendent Dr. Wayne Kindle described how the middle school principal, along with himself and local law enforcement, worked together to solve the issue. Kindle also stated…… read more »
Citywide Cleanup is underway in Yankton, and residents can start placing items on the curbside for pick up. City Manager Amy Leon says that the city will pick up tree branches (No longer than 10 feet), wood products, metal items, and minimal concrete for free. Leon says that the city is also allowing residents to…… read more »
On Monday night, the Yankton City Commission honored the Yankton High School Boys Basketball Team for winning the state championship. Mayor Stephanie Moser reads part of the proclamation honoring the team… The Bucks were not even ranked in the preseason, but were able to win games against Sioux Falls Washington, Sioux Falls…… read more »
On Monday night, the Yankton Area Arts Association welcomed 4 new board members. YAA Board President, Lorie Mulhair, talks about what these new members mean to the art scene… The new board members are Jenny Bollig, Scott Bormann, Hannah Nooney, and Todd Carr. … read more »
On Monday night, the Yankton City Commission agreed to proceed with a local developer to purchase an option for property in the Mead’s Addition. The outline is for mixed use, specifically restaurant, retail beverage, and housing. David Hosmer, the lawyer representing the developer, talks about who they are trying to entice in…… read more »
On Friday night, the South Dakota Shakespeare Festival held their spring fundraiser, Wine with Will. Rebecca Bailey, Interim Artistic Director, talks about their fundraising needs… The week of Shakespeare in the Park will run the week starting on June 11th, beginning with Bark with the Bard 5k run with your dog. …… read more »
The man arrested in a hostage situation in Yankton Thursday afternoon has been charged with first and second-degree kidnapping. Police Chief Jason Foote says Ricky Leroy German held two adults hostage inside a home at 1700 College Street after officers arrived to assist SD Department of Corrections Parole Agents in checking on a male at…… read more »
