Category Archives: Local
LCBHS Cuts the Ribbon for New Facility
The Lewis & Clark Behavioral Health Services hosted a grand opening ceremony for their new facility on Wednesday. Executive Director, Dr. Tom Stanage, says the goal of the new facility is to make ...
Jul 16, 2025
Governor Rhoden Announces New $3.8 Million Facility Coming to Yankton
Governor Larry Rhoden announced Wednesday that a new $3.8 million facility will be built in Yankton to support pregnant women and young mothers struggling with addiction. Rhoden says the funding for t...
Jul 16, 2025
Yankton County Approves 2026 Provisional Budget
Yankton County has approved its 2026 provisional budget. Commissioner Don Kettering says the county is currently spending more money than it has coming in. The provisional budget passed in a 4-1 vote,...
Jul 15, 2025
Cost of YSD School Lunch to Increase for 2025-26
The cost of school lunch and breakfast is going up in Yankton. School Board President, Kathy Greeneway, says lunch and breakfast will be going up ten cents during the 2025-26 school year. The increase...
Jul 15, 2025
YSD Superintendent Discusses K-12 Schools Funding Being Withheld by Federal Government
The Yankton School District's Superintendent is imploring federal funds for K-12 schools being withheld by the Trump administration to be released. Dr. Wayne Kindle, who recently was in Washington D.C...
Jul 15, 2025
LCHBS Grand Opening Set for Wednesday
Lewis and Clark Behavioral Health Services (LCBHS) is hosting a grand opening for its new facility on Wednesday. LCBHS Executive Director, Dr. Tom Stanage, says this new facility will bring staff from...
Jul 15, 2025
New Traffic Signs to be Added Near Trailhead Learning Center
The City of Yankton is taking steps to improve traffic safety ahead of the Trailhead Learning Center's first year in operation. Public Works Director Adam Haberman says, the city anticipates heavier t...
Jul 14, 2025
Greeneway Named YSD School Board President, Board Welcomes New Members, Says Goodbye to Old Members
Tonight saw a shakeup with the Yankton School Board. Justin Frick and Sarah Brandt, who were elected to the board in April, were officially sworn in. The board also chose a new president in Kathy Gree...
Jul 14, 2025
Prison Task Force Down to Two Locations for New Men's Prison
The Prison Reset Task Force is down to two locations for a new men's prison. Yankton Police Chief, Jason Foote, who is on the task force, says both locations are in Sioux Falls. Foote says the next st...
Jul 09, 2025
House Fire on the Fourth of July Results in Total Loss
A structure fire on the Fourth of July has displaced six people. Yankton Deputy Fire Chief, Daniel Prendable, says firefighters were dispatched to a home on Kay Street shortly after 9 pm on the Fourth...
Jul 09, 2025
