Category Archives: Local News
Miner, Schramm, and Webber Say Goodbye to Yankton City Commission
Three Yankton City Commissioners wrapped up their time on the city commission earlier this week. Jerry Webber, Amy Miner, and Mason Schramm all said goodbye to the Yankton City Commission. Webber says...
May 13, 2025
YSD Summer Lunch Program to Return at the End of the Month
The Yankton School District announced the return of its summer food program, bringing back the "grab and go" method used during COVID-19. Child Nutrition Director, Laura Horacek, says these meals will...
May 12, 2025
Mike Villanueva Named as New Mayor of Yankton
Mike Villanueva has been chosen as the new mayor of Yankton. Villanueva, who is a volunteer fire fighter and is in his fifth year as a city commissioner, says he hopes to be approachable as the city's...
May 12, 2025
YSD Superintendent Reflects on 2024-2025 School Year
The Yankton School District has one more week of classes left this school year. Reflecting on the year, YSD Superintendent, Dr. Wayne Kindle, says a highlight of the year was the Trailhead Learning Ce...
May 08, 2025
Charges Dropped in 2024 Yankton Stabbing Death
New forensic evidence has led to the dismissal of charges against the man accused in the stabbing death of a Yankton man in 2024. Theodore Kranig, Jr., 19, was charged with Second Degree Murder and Ma...
May 08, 2025
Mount Marty Achieves Eighth Consecutive Year of Enrollment Growth
Mount Marty University wrapped up the 2024-2025 school year last week. University President, Dr. Marc Long, says the university had its eighth straight year of enrollment growth. Long says he is looki...
May 07, 2025
Yankton County Discusses Options for Future of EMS in the County
Yankton County discussed an ambulance district as an option for the future of EMS in the county. County Commissioner, Dan Klimisch, brought up the idea at Tuesday's meeting, citing the joint Davison-H...
May 07, 2025
Five YHS Seniors to Pursue Education Degrees After High School
Five Yankton High School Seniors are going to pursue a degree in Education after graduation. Clark Bonnstetter - USD Noelle Nockels - USD Jenna Novak - USD Madeline Payer - USD Mark Kathol - Mount Mar...
May 06, 2025
Missouri River Cleanup A Great Success
On Saturday morning, a small army of volunteers, hosted by the National Parks Rangers, descended upon Yankton's Riverside Park for another annual tradition to clean our portion of the Missouri River. ...
May 04, 2025
Sacred Heart CEO and Regional President Celebrates Retirement
Longtime Avera Sacred Heart CEO and Regional President Doug Ekeren celebrated his retirement on Thursday. Ekeren says he feels that he chose the right time to officially retire from his role. Ekeren h...
May 02, 2025
