Category Archives: Local News

Yankton Thrive and the Yankton Sertoma Club are hosting a District 18 State House and Senate forum on Thursday at the Elks Lodge. This year's candidates are: House: Jarod Holcomb John Marquardt Karen ...

Olympic Gold Medalist Billy Mills was in Yankton yesterday. Mills spoke to Yankton High School students about his gold medal win at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, discrimination, and following your dreams. ...

South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden was in Yankton over the weekend to take in the World Archery Field Championships. Rhoden says the NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Center is a gem for South Dakota. Rhode...

On Friday night, about 75 members of the Yankton community gathered at the obelisk in the center of Fantle Memorial Park for a candle-light vigil to show support for a man facing deportation. Emily Pi...

Yankton County has suspended absentee balloting for the upcoming general election. County Auditor, Patty Hojem, says the suspension is due to a typographical error on the ballot. Hojem says the county...

Ben Bohlmann and Claire Noehren have been named the 2026 Yankton High School Pioneer Prince and Princess. Noehren, who is a member of the YHS band, says she's honored to represent her class as Pioneer...

The Yankton Morning Optimist Club hosted a state of education event for Mount Marty University and the Yankton School District on Thursday. MMU President, Dr. Mark Brown, says the Yankton campus has 5...

Beadle Elementary is celebrating 100 years this year and hosted an open house Tuesday. Beadle Principal Carey Mitzel, says it was nice to welcome Beadle alum into the building. Mitzel says Beadle will...

At Thursday night's Yankton County Commission Meeting, the proposed 2027 budget was presented for approval. Brian Hunhoff, Yankton County Register of Deeds, says that the County's budget is not increa...

United Way of Greater Yankton celebrated its 70th anniversary Thursday. During the event, United Way announced its 2027 campaign goal and some volunteer award winners. Executive Director, Jesse Bailey...