Category Archives: Local

The Yankton Community started the New Year off in a very fit way with the launch of the Mile-a-Day Challenge to benefit the Yankton Contact Center hosted by Ben's Brew Station. Ben Hanten, Owner of Be...

Yankton's United Way Executive Director Jesse Bailey reflects on the impact of this year's holiday programs. Bailey says it was another year of successful giving. Through a partnership with the Yankto...

Another national discount retailer is coming to the Yankton Mall in the New Year. Ross Dress for Less will be opening in 2026, according to mall owner Matt Evans. Since Evans purchased the mall in 202...

Garbage and recycling pickup in Yankton will be different due to the holidays. City Manager, Amy Leon, says routes will be impacted for Christmas and New Years. Leon says routes will return to the nor...

Habitat for Humanity of Yankton and Clay Counties has teamed up with Yankton High School's Building Trades class to create their newest house for the community. Justin Reed, who will be receiving this...

The Springfield man that was killed in a single vehicle crash that killed two pedestrians has been identified. Preliminary crash information indicates Laura Ann Simmons, from Minnesota, the driver of ...

2025 was a busy year for the City of Yankton. City Manager, Amy Leon, says there were highs and lows with the city's sales tax numbers. Leon says the city is hopeful for a successful 2026 in Yankton.

AAA is projecting record travel numbers for Christmas this year. Shawn Steward, with AAA South Dakota, says AAA is projecting over 120 million Americans to travel over 50 miles for the holidays. Stewa...

Ben's Brewing Company and the Yankton Contact Center have announced a new fundraiser to last the entire year of 2026. Ben Hanten, owner of Ben's Brewing Company, explains how the program will work... ...

Yankton High School has teamed up with Habitat for Humanity to build a new house. Bret Johnson, YHS Building Trades Teacher, says that it will be a thousand square foot home... Erlandson notes that th...