The Mitchell School Board has approved a resolution regarding the inclusion of athletic facility upgrades to their new high school. Mitchell Business Manager Steve Culhane says that the decision to include what would be an additional $17 million in athletic facility upgrades will be decided in a public vote. A 60 percent approval is needed…… read more »
Interchange along with Yankton Thrive will be hosting a candidate forum for the Yankton City Commission next Monday. City Manager Amy Leon says that the six candidates will answer questions submitted by the public. The forum will be held at Boss’s Pizza and Chicken. Doors open at 11:30, with the forum beginning at noon. Pre-registration…… read more »
At Monday night’s Yankton City Commission meeting, the connection between Yankton and a failed California bank was announced. Yankton City Manager, Amy Leon, talks about how Yankton is affected by the failure of Silicon Valley Bank… Leon explains how Yankton utility customer accounts are not compromised… PSN has assured the City…… read more »
Yankton Rexius Nutrition is officially open for business. Brodey Peterson, who owns Rexius Nutrition, says that he has had a passion for fitness and supplements that spans nearly eight years and wants to help others with their nutrition goals. Peterson, who is 20 years old and a Yankton native, says that he is proud…… read more »
The Yankton Fire Department is reporting that they were called in relief of a fire one mile west of Gayville Monday morning. Yankton Deputy Fire Chief Larry Nickles has the details. Nickles says that no injuries were reported.… read more »
Senator John Thune visited Yankton Friday. During the visit, Thune took time to speak with, and answer questions from an AP Government class at the Yankton High School. Thune said that the opportunity to discuss issues with a younger generation was very helpful. Thune discussed a wide variety of issues with the class, including a…… read more »
The Yankton County Sherriff’s Office has a new Jail Administrator. Todd Brandt, who served over 28 years with the Yankton Police Department, recently retired from the YPD before coming out of retirement to join the Yankton County Sheriff’s Office. Brandt says that his time with the YPD will help him transition into his new role.…… read more »
Yankton County Emergency Management is planning on renewing a mutual aid agreement with nine surrounding counties. Director of Emergency Management Paul Scherschligt says that the agreement will allow each county to call for help from the other counties if they are needed in emergency situations. Scherschligt says that the agreement is beneficial for everyone. The…… read more »
Yankton County will be making changes to their plans to improve Tabor Road (306th St.) Northwest of Yankton. County Highway Supervisor Mike Sedlacek says that instead of laying asphalt, they will implement micro surfacing. Sedlacek says the change will save the county a significant amount of money. Commissioner John Marquardt voiced his opinion in favor…… read more »
Kelo Meteorologist Scot Mundt says that the Yankton area could see 3-5 inches of snow Thursday. Mundt says initial forecasts called for over six inches of snow in Yankton. Mundt says that despite expecting snowfall to continue throughout the day, he doesn’t expect winds to pick up until Friday.… read more »
