In her State of the State address yesterday, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem says the state has a financial surplus, and she wants to use it to lower taxes. Referencing a campaign promise she made in 2022, Noem says she wants to repeal the state’s sales tax on food. The Governor’s address kicked off the…… read more »
The Yankton Medical Clinic has been awarded accreditation from the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine for ultrasound practice. Jan Schrempp, the Ultrasound Director for the YMC commented on what it means to get accredited. Schrempp also listed some of the services that they offer to patients. To reach the ultrasound department at YMC, call…… read more »
The City of Yankton is still dealing with the aftermath of a snow storm last week that saw 10 inches of snow in Yankton. Public Works Director Adam Haberman says that snow plow crews are cleaning up snow piles that they made last week. Haberman says that the easiest way that the community can help…… read more »
The Gayville will be having a fundraiser just in time for Valentine’s Day. Gayville Fire Chief, Josh Lauck talks about the fundraiser… The event will be held at the Gayville Community Center on Saturday, February 11th. Lauck gives the details on the evening… Tickets are $40 in advance, or $50 dollars…… read more »
The Yankton County Commission met on Thursday evening, and considered applications for Veteran’s Service Officer. Commission Chair, Don Kettering, talks about Robert Stickney’s qualifications… Commissioner Dan Klimisch explains the recommendation… The Yankton County Commission unanimously voted to appoint Robert Stickney as the new Veteran’s Service Officer. The Commission also re-appointed Mike…… read more »
The Yankton Police Department is accepting applications for an opening on the force. YPD Chief Jason Foote says that applicants must be 21 or older and have a high school diploma or GED. Foote says that the community’s dedication to the police force makes the YPD a great place to work. To apply, visit online…… read more »
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital welcomed their first new born of the year at 1:09 pm on Wednesday, January 4th. Aria Skye Fitch, daughter of Taylor Ketelsen and Eric Fitch, weighed seven pounds, 15 ounces, and measured in at 20 inches. Aria joins her big brother Jaden, and her parents said that “The staff was all…… read more »
The Yankton County Commission met last night and seated some new commissioners. Ryan Heine, Dan Klimisch, and John Marquardt were sworn in to serve on the Commission, then the Commission chose Don Kettering as chair and Wanda Howey-Fox as Vice Chair. Incoming County Commissioner, John Marquardt, thanked outgoing Commissioners Joe Healy and Cheri…… read more »
The 39th annual Dakota Farm Show is being held in the Dakota Dome in Vermillion this week. The event kicked off on Wednesday and will run through Friday afternoon. Penny Swank, who has been a show manager at the Dakota Farm Show for 30 years talked about some of the exhibits in the Dakota Dome.…… read more »
With a snowstorm on Tuesday that saw 10 inches of snow in Yankton County, both the City and County have been busy with efforts to make road conditions safer for traveling. Mike Sedlacek, the Superintendent for the Yankton County Highway Department has an update on county roads. Sedlacek says that the roads are in a…… read more »
