Category Archives: Local News

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 »

One Vehicle Accident Near Lesterville Wednesday

One Vehicle Accident Near Lesterville Wednesday

The Yankton Fire Department and Yankton Sheriff’s Office are reporting that they responded to a one vehicle accident on Highway 50 Wednesday afternoon. Yankton Deputy Fire Chief Larry Nickles has the details on the accident. Nickles says that the driver said that he lost control of his vehicle due to ice on the road. The…read more »

Yankton Agrees to Airport Hay Lease

Yankton Agrees to Airport Hay Lease

          On Monday night, the Yankton City Commission met to consider a hay lease agreement at the Chan Gurney Municipal Airport.           Mayor Stephanie Moser explains the proposal…           Moser talks about the terms of the proposal…           The Commission voted unanimously to accept the bid from Nelson Supply.         read more »

Moser Announces Reelection Campaign for City Commission

Moser Announces Reelection Campaign for City Commission

Mayor Stephanie Moser has announced that she will be running for reelection on the Yankton City Commission. Moser, who is seeking her third term on the city commission, says that she feels that she still has a lot left to contribute to the Yankton Community. Moser says that if reelected, she wants to help the…read more »

YSD Announces Six Retirements and Three Resignations at School Board Meeting

YSD Announces Six Retirements and Three Resignations at School Board Meeting

The Yankton School District has announced a list of retirements. Yankton School District Superintendent Dr. Wayne Kindle says that the school district wishes them the best in their retirement. The retirees were recognized at last night’s school board meeting. The school district has also announced the resignation of three staff members. All retirements and resignations…read more »