Category Archives: Local News

Once again, the Yankton School District will be taking care of the nutritional needs of the community's children during the summer. Laura Horacek, Child Nutrition Supervisor, says that they will be di...

A group of paddlers stopped by Yankton before they attempt to set a new record for the fastest paddle for the entire length of the Missouri River later this summer. Scott Miller, Boat Captain, explain...

A flag honoring America's 250th birthday designed by the South Dakota State Historical Society was raised in Yankton yesterday. Kevin Larsen, with the South Dakota State Historical Society says the fl...

The Yankton County Financial Task Force provided a status report on their findings so far at last night's county commission meeting. Task force member, and retired Avera Sacred Heart President and CEO...

Congressman Dusty Johnson has denied a claim from Governor Larry Rhoden that he attempted to blackmail Rhoden into not entering the gubernatorial race. Rhoden made the claim at the South Dakota NewsMe...

A family of four was displaced by a house fire that occurred in Vermillion Monday morning. Vermillion Fire Chief, Matthew Callahan, says the fire occurred around 4 am Monday at a residence at 222 N. U...

More housing options may be coming to the Yankton area soon. Yankton County Commissioner, Dan Klimisch, says the commission recently approved a rezoning of a property owned by Bob Law on the west side...

South Dakota Gubernatorial Candidate Toby Doeden was in Yankton for an event at the Copper Room Lounge Thursday. Doeden says he believes he is in a good position to win the June primary. The South Dak...

Dr. Wayne and Marge Kindle have been announced as the 2026 Riverboat Days Captain and Belle. Marge, who retired in 2020 after teaching math at the Yankton High School for 28 years, says she is honored...

South Dakota Chamber President Ryan Budmayr and Mike Bockorny, the CEO of Economic Development Professionals Association, were in Yankton Tuesday to recap the 101st South Dakota Legislative session. B...