Category Archives: Local

Standardized Testing Changing at YHS
At last night's Yankton School Board Meeting, it was announced that the statewide standardized test for all juniors will be changing the ACT. Todd Dvoracek, YHS Principal, talks about the switch in te...
Scotty Bormann Oct 14, 2025

City of Yankton Updates Tree Ordinance
The City of Yankton has updated its tree ordinance. City Manager, Amy Leon, says one of the reasons for the update is because of an insect called an Emerald Ash Borer that is killing ash trees in Nort...
Josh Boelter Oct 14, 2025
Mount Marty University Tabs Brown as 12th University President
Mount Marty has announced that Dr. Mark Brown will be the university's 12th president. Brown, who came to Mount Marty in 2023, currently serves as the executive director of the biotechnology managemen...
Josh Boelter Oct 14, 2025

Yankton Invaded by a Multitude of Talented Musicians
On Saturday, Yankton saw another influx of very talented musicians in the Historic Meridian District and Crane Youngworth Stadium for another March at the Meridian band competition. Ginger Lesher, Sen...
Scotty Bormann Oct 11, 2025

Yankton Community Library Hosting Costume Swap
Tomorrow morning, the Yankton Community Library is opening their doors to a special event just in time for the spooky season. Dana Schmidt, Library Director, talks about what they have going on... Any...
Scotty Bormann Oct 10, 2025

Domestic Violence Candlelight Vigil Held in Riverside Park
On Thursday night, the River City Domestic Violence Center hosted a candlelight vigil at the Riverside Park Amphitheater. Cassie Nagel, Executive Director of RCDVC, talks about the inspiration of tell...
Scotty Bormann Oct 09, 2025

Yankton Firefighters Host Open House
On Wednesday night, the weather was perfect for the public to visit Fire Station #2 for the Yankton Fire Department's Open House. Yankton Fire Chief, Tim Linke, who takes credit for the beautiful weat...
Scotty Bormann Oct 08, 2025

Agreement Between Yankton and Bon Homme Counties Nixed
On Tuesday night, the Yankton County Commission were set to approve an agreement with Bon Homme County, but removed that item from the agenda. Commission Chair, John Marquardt, talks about the latest ...
Scotty Bormann Oct 07, 2025
Clay County Law Enforcement Center and Jail Cuts the Ribbon
There was a ribbon cutting for the new Clay County Law Enforcement Center and Jail yesterday. Vermillion Mayor, John Cole, says the Clay County Sheriff's Department and the Vermillion Police Departmen...
Josh Boelter Oct 07, 2025
Vermillion Homeowner "Feels the Love" from Kalins and Lennox
Kailns Indoor Comfort and the Lennox Foundation have partnered together now for several years under the Feel the Love Program to install free HVAC equipment for deserving families in the area. Kalins ...
Josh Boelter Oct 07, 2025













