Category Archives: Local News

Yankton Area Foundation Grant Applications Due this Weekend
The Yankton Area Foundation is looking to help non-profit organizations in the area. Yankton Area Foundation Vice President, Brent Rupiper, says the foundation awards two grants a year with the goal o...
Josh Boelter Oct 29, 2025

Dakota Theater Announces 2026 Line-up of Shows
On Tuesday night, the Dakota Theater announced their 2026 lineup of shows at a special event at the theater. Kathryn Reimler, Artistic Director, talks about the plays aimed towards the youth audience....
Scotty Bormann Oct 28, 2025

Yankton Contact Center Fundraiser Success
The Yankton Contact Center had their annual Fundraiser and Fashion Show last week at the Meridian Venue in downtown Yankton. Rebecca Meier, Executive Director of the Contact Center, how the event went...
Scotty Bormann Oct 27, 2025

Yankton Contact Center Has Moved to New Location
The Yankton Contact Center has finished moving into their new location at 718 Walnut Street, and will be open for customers on Tuesday morning. Rebecca Meier, Executive Director of the Contact Center,...
Scotty Bormann Oct 27, 2025

Vermillion Man Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash on I29
A Vermillion man died from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash last Thursday on Interstate 29 at exit 18. Preliminary crash information indicates the driver of a 2024 Subaru Outback was travelin...
Josh Boelter Oct 27, 2025 An ambulance responds to the scene of an emergency.

Yankton County Man Sentenced to 20 Years in State Penitentiary
A Yankton County man will serve 20 years in the state penitentiary after being sentenced on Friday. Calahan Hale Stark, 31, was convicted on charges of Possession with Intent to Distribute Controlled ...
Josh Boelter Oct 24, 2025

Mount Marty Celebrating Lancer Days
Mount Marty University has been celebrating Lancer Days this week. Director of Alumni & Family Relations, Johanna Jablonski talked about this year's Lord and Lady Marben. The Lancer Days Parade wi...
Josh Boelter Oct 24, 2025

Yankton City Commission to Discuss Special Events in Meridian District at Monday Meeting
The Yankton City Commission will revive the discussion on the future of special events in the Meridian District at tonight's meeting. City of Yankton Special Events Coordinator Luke Youmans, says the ...
Josh Boelter Oct 24, 2025
MMU Current and Future Presidents Discuss State of Education
Mount Marty University's current and future presidents delivered a state of education address Thursday. Future President, Dr. Mark Brown, discussed some of the future challenges facing the university....
Josh Boelter Oct 23, 2025

First Dakota to Provide Interest-free Loans to Federal Employees Affected by Government Shutdown
First Dakota National Bank is providing interest-free loans to federal employees affected by the government shutdown. First Dakota CFO, Rob Ness, says the goal of the program is to provide continuity ...
Josh Boelter Oct 21, 2025












