Category Archives: Local
Free Fishing and State Park Entry Weekend in South Dakota
This weekend is free state park entry and fishing weekend in South Dakota. Shane Bertsch, with South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks, says in addition to the free entry and fishing, they have plenty of a...
May 16, 2025
YHS Graduation Set for Sunday
The Yankton High School class of 2025 graduation ceremony will be held on Sunday. Yankton High School Principal, Todd Dvoracek, says the class of 2025 marks the 150th commencement for the Yankton High...
May 16, 2025
SAC Sees All-Time High Attendance in 2024
The Summit Activities Center annual report was presented to the Yankton City Commission earlier this week. Luke Youmans, the Events Coordinator for Yankton Parks and Rec, gave the presentation and say...
May 14, 2025
YPD Honors Fallen Officers During National Police Week
This week is National Police Week. Yankton Police Chief, Jason Foote, says this week is about remembering officers that have died in the line of duty. Foote says YPD officers are wearing bands around ...
May 14, 2025
YSD Approves Social Studies Curriculum
The Yankton School Board has finalized the school district's revised social studies curriculum for grades 6-8 and 9-12. School Board President, Sarah Carda, says the school district's curriculum commi...
May 13, 2025
Miner, Schramm, and Webber Say Goodbye to Yankton City Commission
Three Yankton City Commissioners wrapped up their time on the city commission earlier this week. Jerry Webber, Amy Miner, and Mason Schramm all said goodbye to the Yankton City Commission. Webber says...
May 13, 2025
YSD Summer Lunch Program to Return at the End of the Month
The Yankton School District announced the return of its summer food program, bringing back the "grab and go" method used during COVID-19. Child Nutrition Director, Laura Horacek, says these meals will...
May 12, 2025
Mike Villanueva Named as New Mayor of Yankton
Mike Villanueva has been chosen as the new mayor of Yankton. Villanueva, who is a volunteer fire fighter and is in his fifth year as a city commissioner, says he hopes to be approachable as the city's...
May 12, 2025
YSD Superintendent Reflects on 2024-2025 School Year
The Yankton School District has one more week of classes left this school year. Reflecting on the year, YSD Superintendent, Dr. Wayne Kindle, says a highlight of the year was the Trailhead Learning Ce...
May 08, 2025
Charges Dropped in 2024 Yankton Stabbing Death
New forensic evidence has led to the dismissal of charges against the man accused in the stabbing death of a Yankton man in 2024. Theodore Kranig, Jr., 19, was charged with Second Degree Murder and Ma...
May 08, 2025
