The Yankton Police Department will hold its Kids, Cops, and Christmas event on December 14th. Jeremy Olson with the YPD says the program, which is designed to take kids in need shopping for Christmas, has been going on for over 20 years. Olson says that the event started with just the YPD, but several other…… read more »
A shooting death that occurred in Vermillion in May has been determined to be justified by the Vermillion Police Department and the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation. After an investigation, authorities are reporting that Chase Kinchen, 38, attempted a forceful home invasion in the 600 Block of Catalina Avenue on May 14th, 2024. Authorities…… read more »
Saturday is Small Business Saturday and Yankton Thrive is encouraging holiday shoppers to shop local. Yankton Thrive Business Services Director, Lauren Rezac, says that shopping local will help boost Yankton’s economy. Rezac says that shopping local is like making an investment in Yankton. Rezac says that a list of local businesses open on Saturday can…… read more »
The Thanksgiving holiday is Thursday, and AAA South Dakota has released its travel projections for the holiday weekend. Shawn Steward, with AAA South Dakota, says that AAA is projecting South Dakota travel to be up two percent from last year. Steward says that gas prices are down this year compared to last year, with South…… read more »
The annual Yankton Community Holiday Feast is set for Wednesday. Nancy Teachout, who helps organize the feast, says that those who attend will be treated to a full traditional Thanksgiving meal. Teachout says that it is rewarding to provide community members with a place to go for a holiday meal. The Yankton Community Holiday Feast…… read more »
Hobby Lobby, Marshalls, and Five Below will be coming to Event Central. Event Central Owner, Matt Evans, made the announcement at Monday’s city commission meeting. Yankton City Manager, Amy Leon, says that the new retail stores will be an exciting addition for the Yankton community. Evans says that the three new retail stores are estimated…… read more »
Cory Folkers has been named the latest Avera DAISY Award recipient. The DAISY Award is a quarterly nurse recognition program that celebrates the care that nurses provide. Folkers, who has been a registered nurse at Avera Sacred Heart for 15 years, says that she is honored to be a DAISY Award recipient. Folkers was nominated…… read more »
The City of Yankton has been preparing for the winter weather season. Yankton City Manager, Amy Leon, says that city crews are ready for when winter weather hits. Leon says that there are several ways that citizens can help accommodate city crews during winter weather. Leon says that the city will have weather updates throughout…… read more »
Longtime Yankton County State’s Attorney Robert Klimisch will be stepping down from the role after 20 years. Klimisch, who did not seek re-election, will leave the role at the beginning of the new year. Klimisch says that he is honored to have been able to serve as the state’s attorney for as long as he…… read more »
Yankton County has adopted a new flood plain ordinance. County Commissioner, Dan Klimisch, voiced his displeasure for the ordinance, calling it a huge overreach by the federal government. Commission Chair, John Marquardt, says that the county had to adopt the ordinance in order to be eligible for flood insurance. The flood plain ordinance will not…… read more »
