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 »
After a successful first year, The Boxcar Sweet Stop has announced that they will be moving to a new location. Carmen Schramm, with Boxcar says that they will be moving from their location on 100 Douglas to the Gurney Building on 2nd and Capital. Schramm says that the main reason for the move is that…… read more »
A car-semi accident on Highway 50 west of Yankton early this morning impeded traffic for over two hours. Yankton Deputy Fire Chief Larry Nickles says icy conditions were the likely cause of the crash. Nickles says numerous other vehicles ended up in the ditch due to early morning black ice on area roadways.… read more »
The name of the victim in a fatal shooting north of Hartington has been released. Authorities have identified Israel Matos-Colon, 31, of Michigan as the victim of the shooting. Upon arrival at the scene, authorities discovered the victim with multiple gunshot wounds. According to the Press and Dakotan, multiple witnesses on scene attempted live-saving measures…… read more »
The Yankton County Commission, City of Yankton, Clay County Commission, and the City of Vermillion are considering adding a second leachate pond to help hold liquid trash. Yankton City Manager Amy Leon said at Tuesday’s county commission meeting that pond would be constructed at the Vermillion landfill. Leon says that the estimated cost of the…… read more »
At Saturday’s District 18 Cracker Barrel, there was discussion on a school voucher bill. Representative Mike Stevens talks about his view on school vouchers in general… Representative Julie Auch explains the purpose of this bill, and her view on it… Senator Jean Hunhoff also stated that she is not in favor…… read more »
