Category Archives: Local News

Jail Looking to Upgrade Security Cameras
At their last regular meeting, the Yankton County Commission heard about the state of the security cameras in the jail and around other county buildings. James Stratmeyer, from ITS (Integrated Technol...
Scotty Bormann Feb 05, 2026

Feel the Love Blanket Drive
Yankton's Pathways Shelter for the Homeless is asking for help in keeping people warm in February. Jessey Ridgway, the Operations Director with Pathways, talks about their blanket drive... Please cont...
Scotty Bormann Feb 04, 2026

Yankton County Welcomes New 4-H Leader
On Tuesday night, the Yankton County Commission introduced the new 4-H Educator for Yankton County, Madison Melcher. Melcher introduces herself to the Commission and the public... Melcher starter duti...
Scotty Bormann Feb 03, 2026

Yankton Special Olympics Looks Forward to Battle of the Badges
The Yankton Special Olympics stays busy all year long with the various sports they compete in, but the highlight of the year happens in February. Sherri Duke, Head of Delegation with the Yankton Speci...
Scotty Bormann Feb 03, 2026

America 250 Flag Raising Ceremony Scheduled in Tyndall on Wednesday
The South Dakota State Historical Society will be hosting an American 250 South Dakota flag raising ceremony on Wednesday. Dr. Ben Jones, the Director of the South Dakota State Historical Society, say...
Josh Boelter Feb 02, 2026

Fatal Accident Near Avon
A Brunswick, NE man died in a single vehicle crash just south of Avon Friday afternoon. Preliminary crash information indicates the driver of a 2006 Chevy Cobalt was traveling northbound on 407th Aven...
Josh Boelter Feb 02, 2026 An ambulance responds to the scene of an emergency.

Burger Showdown
February will be a burger showdown in Yankton, as restaurants will compete to determine who has the best burger in town. Yankton Thrive Workforce Innovation Director, Laura Marshall, says there are 21...
Josh Boelter Feb 02, 2026

Jondahl Found Guilty on Aggravated Assault Against Law Enforcement Charges
After deliberation from the jury, Andrew Jondahl has been found guilty on two charges of Aggravated Assault Against Law Enforcement, along with other charges, but was found not guilty of possessing a ...
Josh Boelter Jan 30, 2026

Watertown Woman Airlifted After Collision With Semi Near Meckling
A Watertown woman had to be airlifted to Sioux Falls after colliding with a semi near Meckling yesterday afternoon. The incident occurred around 2:40 two miles west of Meckling on Highway 50. The name...
Josh Boelter Jan 29, 2026

City and County Leaders Share Outlook at Community Event
Yankton City Manager Amy Leon and County Commission Chair John Marquardt gave an update on the city and county respectively at an event hosted by the Sertoma Club Thursday. Leon discussed the city's w...
Josh Boelter Jan 29, 2026













