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 »
First Dakota National Bank has a new CEO as Rob Stephenson assumed the position at the beginning of the New Year. Stephenson, who joined First Dakota in 1996, commented on his new role. Stephenson is succeeding Larry Ness, who retired from the CEO position. Despite his retirement as CEO, Ness will continue as the chairman…… read more »
The City of Yankton declared a snow emergency Tuesday, and crews continued to tackle city streets overnight. Public Works Manager Corey Potts says keeping cars off the street during snow removal benefits everyone. City Works Director Adam Haberman says the deep snow and plowing slowed down garbage and recycling pickup. Haberman says residents should still…… read more »
Preston Crissey was sworn in as the new Sheriff of Yankton County Tuesday morning. Crissey, who was elected in June, and is originally from Beresford, commented on being sworn in. Crissey, who served over six years for the Yankton Police Department, talked about what Yankton County can expect during his tenure as Sheriff. Crissey takes…… read more »
The City of Yankton has declared a snow emergency. Corey Potts, the Public Works Manager for the City of Yankton says that this is the first time that the city has declared a snow emergency in three years. Potts says that the city is asking residents to move their vehicles off of city streets at…… read more »
