Category Archives: Local News

SD Legislators Prep for Crossover Day

SD Legislators Prep for Crossover Day

Tomorrow is crossover day in Pierre. Representative Mike Stevens says that cross over day is one of the most important days of the legislative session as all bills that originated in the House have to be passed or killed by the end of the day. Stevens says that Wednesday will likely be the longest day…read more »

Mundt Forecasts 4-8 Inches of Snow Wednesday

Mundt Forecasts 4-8 Inches of Snow Wednesday

The Yankton area is expected to see more inclement weather Wednesday. Kelo Meteorologist Scot Mundt says that after a record 31.5 inches of snow in January, Yankton could see another 4-8 inches tomorrow. Mundt forecasts high winds near 40 MPH and expects hazardous conditions through Thursday morning.read more »

Basketball Fun in Yankton

Basketball Fun in Yankton

          The Hansen-Haas Memorial Basketball Tournament kept the Yankton High School and Yankton Middle School packed full of players on Saturday.           Zane Becker, a 6th grade Buck from Yankton, talks about why he likes this tournament…           Isabelle Sheldon, a 7th grade Gazelle from Yankton, talks about her day…           Landon Merker, a 6th…read more »

Bucks Army

Bucks Army

          The Army invaded the Bucks and Gazelles games against the Douglas Patriots at the Summit Center on Friday evening.           Three high school students, Private Kaden Sage, Private 2nd Class Caden Kallhoff, and Private 1st Class Connor Briest were honored during halftime of the boys game because they have already joined the South Dakota…read more »

Crash Fatality Identified

Crash Fatality Identified

A Crofton man has been identified as the person who died Tuesday afternoon in a three-vehicle crash east of Beresford. Joseph Tramp III, age 76, was driving a 2007 Kenworth Semi-truck and trailer heading eastbound on South Dakota Highway 46. Tramp swerved to avoid rear-ending an eastbound pickup which was turning into a private driveway.…read more »

MMU Athletics to Continue Partnership with Riverfront Broadcasting Properties KYNT and KYNTV Through 2027-2028

MMU Athletics to Continue Partnership with Riverfront Broadcasting Properties KYNT and KYNTV Through 2027-2028

Mount Marty University and Riverfront Broadcasting have announced they have reached an agreement to keep Lancer athletics on Riverfront Broadcasting. MMU AD Andy Bernatow cited Riverfront Broadcasting’s video streaming service “KYNTV” as a key reason for the extension. Riverfront Broadcasting General Manager Curt Dykstra says that he is excited to continue the partnership between MMU…read more »

Yankton School District Looking to Fill Multiple Staff Openings

Yankton School District Looking to Fill Multiple Staff Openings

With six retirements and three resignations announced at Tuesday’s school board meeting, YSD Superintendent Dr. Wayne Kindle says that they have already started the search process of finding applicants for those open positions. Kindle says that the school district has 18 coaching positions open. Kindle says that they will work hard to find the best…read more »

Yankton Community Library to Host Scan for Keeps

Yankton Community Library to Host Scan for Keeps

The Yankton Community Library will be hosting “Scan for Keeps” on Tuesday. Library Director Dana Schmidt says that members of the South Dakota State Library will be visiting and will scan old photos and documents. Schmidt says that the deadline to sign up to have items scanned is this Friday by noon. Schmidt says that…read more »

Famous “Chesty” Balloon at Chan Gurney Airport

Famous “Chesty” Balloon at Chan Gurney Airport

          On Saturday morning, the Chan Gurney Airport will have the famous “Chesty” hot air balloon inflated and stood up for inspection.           John Lillivold, a member of the Marine Corps League and balloon pilot, describes his balloon…           The balloon is the image of the Marine bulldog mascot, Chesty, who is named for General…read more »