Category Archives: Local News

Crofton One Act Places 5th at State, Takes Home Multiple Awards

Crofton One Act Places 5th at State, Takes Home Multiple Awards

Crofton High School One Act competed in the Class C-1 Play Production Championships in Norfolk on Thursday. With a cast and crew of 45 students, Crofton One Act was able to bring to life M.A.S.H., based off of the hit 1970s film and television show that ran for 11 seasons. Holly Wortman, the Speech Coach…read more »

Yankton County 4-H Update

Yankton County 4-H Update

On Tuesday night, the Yankton County Commission met, and discussed the county’s 4-H program. Oakley G. Perry, SDSU Extension 4-H County Operations and Professional Development Program Manager, explains a change in personnel… Perry presents an annual requirement to the Commission… Every South Dakota county that wishes a 4-H program must have a Memorandum of Understanding…read more »

Pearl Harbor Remembrance

Pearl Harbor Remembrance

One of our local veterans groups, the Forty and Eight, will be holding a remembrance ceremony on Saturday evening. Kathy Brown, Chef de Garde (chef de guard) of our local 40 and 8 detachment, explains the details… This veterans organization, which traces its roots back to World War One, in best known for the Flags…read more »

City of Yankton Employee of the Year

City of Yankton Employee of the Year

On Friday night, the City of Yankton held their Holiday Party, where the 10th annual City Employee of the Year was announced. This year’s award goes to Officer Jen Keithel (Kigh’-tel) of the Yankton Police Department. Keitel describes how she feels about receiving this award… Keitel talks about what it is like working as a…read more »

Baseball Getting Upgraded in Yankton

Baseball Getting Upgraded in Yankton

The Bob Tereshinski Stadium at Riverside Park is getting some upgrades thanks to the usual trio of the City of Yankton, Yankton Baseball Association, and Mount Marty University. Jason Nelson, from the Yankton Baseball Association, explains how the city’s assistance will help in the long term… These safety projects will make the play safer by…read more »

Boss’ Pizza & Chicken Coming to Yankton

Boss’ Pizza & Chicken Coming to Yankton

The chain restaurant Boss’ Pizza and Chicken will be opening a location in Yankton. Boss’ will be moving into the location that was occupied by Minervas Grill and Bar, which closed at the end of November. Joshua Benz, the Director of Franchisee for Boss’ commented on the decision to open a location in Yankton. Boss’…read more »

Yankton Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting

Yankton Parade of Lights and Tree Lighting

Last night the Meridian District of Yankton hosted the Yankton Parade of Lights and the Tree Lighting Ceremony with fireworks. Luke Youmans, the city’s Aquatics, Recreation and Special Events Manager, talks about the participants in the parade… The parade started with the Yankton Police Department battling The Grinch, and concluded with the Yankton Fire Department…read more »

SAC Task-Force Announced

SAC Task-Force Announced

The Yankton City Commission met on Monday night, where a new task-force was announced to assist in the SAC Fitness Center. Mayor Stephanie Moser makes the announcement… Moser explains how this task-force came about… Moser stresses that this is not a committee, but a task-force with limited focus and a temporary existence to accomplish its…read more »

Duck Pond Update

Duck Pond Update

The Yankton City Commission met last night, and gave an update on the pond in West Side Park. City Manager, Amy Leon, describes what has been happening… The filling of the duck pond was paused to install a sidewalk, which is when it became obvious that there was a leak somewhere. Leon talks about what…read more »