Category Archives: Local News
Gayville Fire District Plan to go to a Special Election
The Gayville Fire Department is proposing a new fire district. Gayville Fire Chief, David Rabe, says the reason for the proposal is the rising cost of fire engines and equipment. The commission approv...
Jan 21, 2026
Annual Pinochle Tournament to Benefit Hungry Children
Yankton Food for Thought will be holding their annual Pinochle Fundraiser Tournament to benefit their Sack Pack Program on Saturday. Jenn Trenhaile, with Yankton Food for Thought, talks about when the...
Jan 20, 2026
Vermillion Man Killed in Two-Vehicle Near Centerville Identified
The name of the Vermillion man killed in a two-vehicle crash just south of Centerville last Friday has been released. Preliminary crash information indicates James Roy Stewart, the driver of a 2025 Ra...
Jan 20, 2026 An ambulance responds to the scene of an emergency.
Johnson Discusses Candidacy for Governor During Stop in Yankton
Congressman Dusty Johnson was in Yankton speaking at the Hilcrest Golf and Country Club yesterday. Johnson spoke about his candidacy for governor, laying out his proposed holiday tax for new homeowner...
Jan 19, 2026
Explorers Credit Union Cuts Ribbon on Remodeling Project
Explorers Credit Union hosted an open house to celebrate the completion of its new remodeling project on Friday. ECU CEO, April Tompkins says the remodel included a seven thousand square foot addition...
Jan 16, 2026
United Way to Host Grab and Give on Saturday
The United Way's Clothing Closet Grab and Give Day is Saturday. Program Coordinator, Amanda Hanson, says people will be able to come in and fill a bag full of clothes for just five dollars. Hanson say...
Jan 15, 2026
Yankton County Bridge to be Replaced
The Stone Church Bridge in Yankton County is set to go under construction next week. Greg Rothschadl, with the South Dakota Department of Transportation, says the bridge is scheduled for a total repla...
Jan 15, 2026
YMC Opens Yankton Medical Clinic Eye Care
The Yankton Medical Clinic has announced the opening of Yankton Medical Clinic Eye Care. The clinic will feature residents Dr. Trevor Kindle, who is a board-certified ophthalmologist and Dr. Luke Rock...
Jan 14, 2026
Boston Shoes to Boots Named 2026 SD Retailers Association's Retailer of the Year
Boston Shoes to Boots has been named the 2026 Retailer of the Year by the South Dakota Retailers Association. Mandi Gause, who owns Boston Shoes to Boots with her sister Brennan Ewald, says the award ...
Jan 14, 2026
District 18 Cracker Barrel Dates Announced
With legislators back in Pierre, Yankton Thrive will be hosting Cracker Barrels throughout the session. Thrive CEO, Nancy Wenande, says Cracker Barrels give the citizens of District 18 the opportunity...
Jan 14, 2026
