Category Archives: Local

First Dakota National Bank Provided $700,000 in Loans to Federal Employees Impacted by Government Shutdown
During the federal shutdown First Dakota National Bank provided nearly $700,000 in interest-free loans through their Federal Employee Shutdown Relief Program. First Dakota CFO Rob Ness says they were ...
Josh Boelter Dec 02, 2025

Governor Rhoden Budget Address
Governor Larry Rhoden gave his budget address to state lawmakers Tuesday. During the address, Rhoden proposed no increases in funding to the so-called "Big Three" of K-12 schools, healthcare providers...
Jay Roe & Josh Boelter Dec 02, 2025
RCDVC Changes Name to Waypost
The River City Domestic Violence Center is rebranding to its new name of Waypost. Executive Director Cassie Nagel says part of the reason for the rebrand is because they believe the new name will help...
Josh Boelter Dec 02, 2025

Yankton Contact Center Preparing Holiday Food Baskets
The Yankton Contact Center is in the process of putting together their annual holiday food baskets. Executive Director Rebecca Meier the goal of the holiday food baskets is to provide a holiday meal t...
Josh Boelter Nov 26, 2025

Hall of Trees Opens Friday
The Mead Museum's Hall of Trees officially opens Friday. Julie Mooney, with the Mead Museum, says the Hall of Trees has 85 trees this year. Mooney says the Hall of Trees will be open Monday through Fr...
Josh Boelter Nov 26, 2025

AAA Projects Increase in Thanksgiving Travel
Thanksgiving is Thursday and travel numbers are expected to increase once again this year. Shawn Steward with AAA South Dakota says nearly 275,000 South Dakotans are traveling for turkey day. Steward ...
Josh Boelter & Zach Nelson Nov 25, 2025

23rd Street Bridge Construction Project Set for 2026
The bridge on 23rd Street will be replaced in 2026. The Yankton City Commission approved a bid award for the project Monday night. Public Works Director Adam Haberman says the project is expected to s...
Josh Boelter Nov 24, 2025

Carrie Jones Sentenced to Life in Prison
A woman found guilty of first-degree murder in a quadruple homicide in Laurel, Nebraska in August 2022 has been sentenced to life in prison. Carrie Jones, the wife of Jason Jones, who is convicted in ...
Josh Boelter Nov 20, 2025

Nutcracker Ballet in Yankton this Weekend
The Dakota Dance Association will present The Nutcracker Ballet this weekend. Linda Haar will be directing The Nutcracker Ballet for the seventh time this weekend. The Nutcracker Ballet will be held a...
Josh Boelter Nov 20, 2025

MMU Band Concert Set for Saturday
Mount Marty will be hosting a band concert on Sunday. Todd Carr, Mount Marty's Director of Instrumental Activities, says the concert will feature concert music, Christmas music, and some other fun pie...
Josh Boelter Nov 20, 2025













