Category Archives: Local

Yankton County has entered a permanent burn ban until further notice. Yankton County Emergency Management Director Paul Scherschligt, says despite the county receiving snowfall this week, it wasn't en...

The Yankton County Commission has approved a motion to continue EMS services to surrounding counties within five miles of the Yankton County line. Commission Chair John Marquardt says he believes the ...

United Way of Greater Yankton is in the middle of its annual Great Grocery Giveaway. Executive Director, Jesse Bailey, says those that donate $26 will enter a chance to win a $2,026 Hy-Vee gift card, ...

The Center will be hosting its 12th annual Rock-a-Thon fundraiser on Tuesday. Center Director, Kris Thury, says Rock-a-Thon raises money for The Center's Meals on Wheels program. Rock-a-Thon will run ...

Yankton firefighters responded to a basement fire at a home in the southwest part of Yankton on Sunday. Fire Chief, Tim Linke, says the cause of the fire has not been determined. Linke says the buildi...

Recently, Congressman Dusty Johnson talked to KYNT about The SAVE America Act as it makes its way through Congress. Johnson talks about why he supports the SAVE Act, even though it may not affect Sout...

In an exclusive interview with KYNT, US Congressman Dusty Johnson talks about the fight to get the Department of Homeland Security funded. Just like last fall with the full government shutdown, Johnso...

The Yankton High School will be having a Jazz Band concert entitled, The Big Band Bash and Beyond, on Monday night. Maddox Hovden, YHS Jazz Band member, recommends band to everyone, and Jazz Band as t...

The 2026 South Dakota Legislative Session saw two property tax bills pass in SB 96 and SB 245. District 18 Representative, Mike Stevens, says he voted for SB 96, but not SB 245. Lawmakers will return ...

Earlier this year, Congressman Dusty Johnson introduced SR.7364, Kamisha's Law, into the US House of Representative to adjust the statute of limitations for violent crimes on federal land. The statute...