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Man Charged in Fatal Shooting Near Hartington Set for Trial in April

Man Charged in Fatal Shooting Near Hartington Set for Trial in April

The man charged in a fatal shooting near Hartington last March is set for trial in April. David Phillips Jr., 20, of Louisiana, who is facing a second-degree murder charge in the murder of Israel Matos-Colon, 31, of Michigan, appeared in court Thursday for his pre-trial conference. Phillips also faces charges for possession of a…read more »

Jason Jones Set for Trial in September

Jason Jones Set for Trial in September

A trial date has been set for the man charged in a quadruple homicide that occurred in Laurel, NE in August of 2022. Jason Jones’s attorney Todd Lancaster, appeared in court Thursday morning at the Cedar County Courthouse. Jones is set for trial September 9th-27th. The location of the trial is still to be determined…read more »

Liggins Pleads Guilty on Reduced Charges

Liggins Pleads Guilty on Reduced Charges

An Omaha woman charged in a fatal stabbing in Vermillion last July has pled guilty to reduced charges. Chezayia Liggins, 20, of Omaha initially faced charges of second-degree murder and two counts of first-degree manslaughter in the stabbing death of Christopher Bartling, 47, but those charges have been reduced.  Liggins pled guilty on Thursday morning…read more »

Westside Park Pond Project Delayed by Weather

Westside Park Pond Project Delayed by Weather

Plans to remove the rock from Westside Park Pond have been delayed. Originally, the project was scheduled to be completed earlier this month, but Yankton City Manager Amy Leon says that has been delayed by the recent weather conditions. Leon says that as of now, there is no firm timeline as to when the project…read more »

City Honors Yankton Fire Department Retirees

City Honors Yankton Fire Department Retirees

The City of Yankton honored Yankton firefighters that retired in the past year at last night’s city commission meeting. The four retirees are Michael Gullikson, Larry Nickles, Matt Nighbert, and Dave Walsh Mayor Stephanie Moser declared a proclamation for the four retirees. Between the four retirees, they have served 109 years on the Yankton Fire…read more »

Voter Registration Deadline is Monday

Voter Registration Deadline is Monday

Monday is the voter registration deadline for the upcoming Yankton City Commission. Yankton City Manager Amy Leon that voters must be registered by 5 p.m. Monday. This year’s candidates are David Carda, Craig Sommer, and incumbents Bridget Benson, and Mike Villanueva. The Yankton City Commission election will be held on April 9th.read more »

MMU Giving Day Raises $120,000

MMU Giving Day Raises $120,000

Mount Marty University held their annual Giving Day event earlier this week. Abby Kaiser, MMU’s Director of Annual Giving, says that they have raised around $120,000. Kaiser says that the funds raised during Giving Day will go towards a variety of things on campus. Kaiser says she is thankful for all of those that chose…read more »

Schurman Pleads Not Guilty in Death of Infant Daughter

Schurman Pleads Not Guilty in Death of Infant Daughter

The woman charged in the death of an infant in Yankton has pled not guilty. Jennifer Schurman, 33, who faces charges of Second-Degree Manslaughter, Abuse or Cruelty of a Minor, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Contempt in the death of her infant daughter on February 28th appeared in court Thursday. Schurman is next scheduled…read more »

Bailey Named United Way of Greater Yankton Executive Director

Bailey Named United Way of Greater Yankton Executive Director

United Way of Greater Yankton has hired Jesse Bailey as its new Executive Director. Bailey, who has served as the Executive Director of Pathways Shelter for the Homeless since 2016, takes over the role from former director, Lauren Hanson, who was in the role for 13 years. Bailey says he is excited to take on…read more »

Reed Set for Preliminary Hearing Wednesday

Reed Set for Preliminary Hearing Wednesday

The man charged in a double homicide that occurred in Bloomfield last month is set to appear in court this afternoon. Alias Reed, 25, faces two charges of first-degree murder in the double homicide of Curtis Strom, 77, and William Reffett, 49. Reed made his first court appearance earlier this month in Knox County. Reed…read more »