Category Archives: Local

Tuesday's strong storms saw the tornado sirens go off in Yankton County. Yankton County Emergency Management Director, Paul Scherschligt says it is policy to turn on the sirens anytime there is a torn...

A Yankton native named Jessica Cameron has invented a card game named Angry Axolotl. Cameron says the axolotl is a real animal that is a fully aquatic salamander and is an endangered species. Cameron ...

Mount Marty University is looking towards the future will a couple of new projects. University President, Dr. Mark Brown, says MMU is in the middle of making a new strategic plan. Brown did make a $10...

The Heartland Humane Society celebrated its 25th birthday this week. Executive Director, Kerry Feilmeier, says HHS held several events in the Yankton and Vermillion communities this week. HHS will clo...

Mount Marty University is gearing up for the fall semester next week. University President, Dr. Mark Brown, says the university has about 220 new undergrad students this year. Classes begin on Monday ...

July sales tax numbers for the City of Yankton went up 11.23%. City Manager, Amy Leon, says that puts Yankton up 9% this year. Leon says major events like Riverboat Days and archery tournaments should...

Yankton's Pathways Shelter for the Homeless will be having a Bingo Night at the Boathouse. Courtney Wagner, with Pathways, says the Boathouse reached out to them for this fundraising opportunity... Pa...

Yankton's Pathways Shelter for the Homeless is in the middle of their summer fundraiser which is very cool, as it is a Ice Bucket Challenge. Courtney Wagner, with Pathways, says four volunteers are ta...

The Heartland Humane Society is celebrating 25 years this week. Executive Director, Kerry Feilmeier, says she's proud of everything HHS has accomplished in the last 25 years. Feilmeier says they'll al...

The 2026 Riverboat Days and Summer Arts Festival is in the books, and early reports indicate that it was a very successful weekend. John Kraft, Co-Chair of the Riverboat Days Committee, says that the ...