Category Archives: Local

Reed Request Change of Venue
The man accused of a double homicide in Bloomfield appeared in Knox County Court Tuesday morning ahead of his trial in July. Alias Reed allegedly shot and killed both Curtis Strom and William Reffett ...
Brayden Butler May 27, 2025

Girls State Takes Over USD Campus This Week
South Dakota Girls State is being held on the University of South Dakota campus in Vermillion this week. Girls State Director, Tiffany French, says during Girls State, they focus on the functions of g...
Josh Boelter May 27, 2025

Yankton Man Facing Charges in Scotland Stabbing
A Yankton man has been arrested in a stabbing that occurred in Scotland last month. Curtis Simpson, 19, is facing two charges of aggravated assault of a 23-year-old Nebraska man on May 4th. The 23-yea...
Josh Boelter May 23, 2025

Yankton Mayor to Speak at Memorial Day Ceremony
Memorial Day is right around the corner and Yankton will be holding several events as a way for community members to pay their respects. Events include the Avenue of Flags which will be on display in ...
Abby Saylor May 22, 2025

Over 45 Million Americans to Travel for Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day weekend is here, and Shawn Steward, with Triple A South Dakota, says over 45 million Americans will travel over 50 miles over the holiday weekend. Steward says Triple A is projecting that...
Josh Boelter May 22, 2025

Huether Family Aquatic Center to Open After Memorial Day
The Huether Family Aquatic Center is set to open its doors for the 2025 season on Tuesday May 27th after weather conditions pushed pack its original opening day,. Luke Youmans, with the City of Yankto...
Abby Saylor May 22, 2025

Lt. Governor Speaks at Yankton Forum
Lieutenant Governor Tony Venhuizen spoke at the Republican Friends forum in Yankton on Tuesday. During the forum, the Lieutenant Governor spoke about property taxes, which he says have gone up for hom...
Josh Boelter May 20, 2025

Crest Road to Open for Memorial Day Weekend, Then Close Until Late June
Crest Road by the Gavins Point Dam will be open for Memorial Day Weekend. Michael "Moose" Welch, the Operations Project Manager at Gavins Point, says while the road is closed this week for intake and ...
Josh Boelter May 20, 2025

Yankton County Search for New Ambulance Administrator is Underway
Yankton County is in the middle of the search for a new Ambulance Administrator. County Commission Chair, John Marquardt, says they interviewed four candidates last week. The county announced that pre...
Josh Boelter May 19, 2025

Lt. Governor to Speak at Yankton Forum Tuesday
A new group by the name of Republican Friends will be hosting a forum in Yankton on Tuesday. District 18 Representative, Mike Stevens, says the purpose of the forum is to talk about some of the issues...
Josh Boelter May 19, 2025