
Car Show to Take Place Alongside Ribfest
The 4th annual Devil Dogs Hot Rods and Hogs Car and Bike Show will be presented by the Lewis and Clark Leathernecks Marine Corps League and Auxiliary on Saturday Event Coordinator, William Crews, says the show correlates with Ribfest. Crews says there is a $25 fee for anyone interested in entering a vehicle in the show...
Jun 13, 2025

No Kings Rally Scheduled for Yankton Saturday
A No Kings Day rally will be held in Yankton on Saturday. Paul Harnes, a Yankton citizen who organized the rally, says it is open to anyone concerned with the current political climate. The protest will be held at 10:30 a.m. at Memorial Park on Saturday.
Jun 13, 2025

Homestead Day Scheduled for Saturday
Homestead Day will take place this Saturday at Pierson Ranch Campground in the Lewis and Clark Recreation Area. Park Manager Luke Hummel says the event allows people of all ages to have a glimpse into the past. Homestead Day will take place from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM this Saturday at the Pierson Ranch campground.
Jun 12, 2025

Jones Appears in Court a Month Before Trial
The woman set to face trial next month in charges connected to a quadruple homicide that occurred in Laurel, Nebraska in August of 2022 appeared in court on Thursday. Carrie Jones, faces a charge of first-degree murder in the death of one of the four people murdered in the incident, Gene Twiford, 86. Jones was represen...
Jun 12, 2025

Elks Lodge to Host Flag Day Ceremony on Saturday
The Elks Lodge will be hosting a Flag Day Ceremony on Saturday. Jim Van Osdel, who is with the Elks Lodge, says the ceremony will feature a presentation on the history of the flag. The ceremony begins at 11 a.m. on Saturday and is free to attend.
Jun 11, 2025

Hansen Named 2024 City of Yankton Officer of the Year
Detective Brooke Hansen was recently named the 2024 City of Yankton Officer of the Year. Hansen says she believes in doing her job the right way and bringing justice to victims and their families. Hansen has been with the Yankton Police Department since 2018.
Jun 11, 2025

Yankton Athletes Raising Money for Nike Outdoor Nationals
A pair of Yankton track athletes are looking to raise money for a trip to Eugene, Oregon, for the upcoming Nike Outdoor Nationals. Connor Slaba, who competed at the Nike Nationals last year, recalls the event and how it transitioned into his senior high school season. Slaba is currently scheduled to compete in the &quo...
Jun 10, 2025

Ribfest Set for this Weekend
The annual Ribfest celebration is set for this weekend. Event coordinator, Tara Leonard, says they will have food vendors and an amateur rib cooking contest. Ribfest will start at 11 am on Saturday in the Meridian District on 3rd Street.
Jun 10, 2025

Hearing Set for Yankton's Comprehensive Plan
The Yankton City Commission has established its next meeting on June 23rd as a hearing date for the city's proposed new comprehensive plan. Amy Haase, with RDG Planning and Design out of Omaha, which is the firm that was hired to help the city develop the comprehensive plan, says the plan is designed to help Yankton la...
Jun 10, 2025

Fountain on 4th and Broadway Needs Repairs
The fountain on 4th and Broadway is in need of repair. Yankton City Manager, Amy Leon, says the fountain needs a new pump. Leon says the city is unsure how long it will take to repair the fountain at this time.
Jun 10, 2025

Yankton School Board Member Pushes for District-Wide Phone Ban
A Yankton School Board member is pushing for a district-wide phone ban that could take effect as soon as the 2026-2027 school year. Terry Crandall suggested the idea at Monday's school board meeting and says based on his research, he believes this is the best way for the district to stay ahead of technology. While the ...
Jun 10, 2025

Mobile Home Fire East of Yankton Results in Total Loss of Structure
A mobile home fire that occurred just east of Yankton Monday has displaced the occupants inside. Yankton Fire Chief, Tim Linke, says units were dispatched to the mobile home around 4:30 Monday afternoon. Linke says there were no fatalities or injuries and the cause of the fire is unknown at this time. Linke says the mo...
Jun 10, 2025

City of Yankton Reports Taxpayer Error that will Impact City Sales Tax Revenue
The City of Yankton has reported a taxpayer error that occurred last February. City Finance Officer, Lisa Yardley, says the city was notified by the South Dakota Department of Revenue that the error attributed sales tax fillings to Yankton. Yardley says the return was submitted with a credit to the City of Yankton in t...
Jun 10, 2025

Search Continues for New Yankton County Ambulance Administrator
The search for a new ambulance administrator in Yankton County is ongoing. Interim administrator, Troy Cowman, says they have interviewed several candidates. Cowman says the committee wants to make the right hire for Yankton County.
Jun 06, 2025

Young Eagles to Offer Free Flights Saturday
The Yankton Young Eagles chapter will be offering free flights to kids ages 8-17 this weekend. Rick Daugherty, who will be flying one of the planes this weekend, says he finds joy in the excitement that kids get while being in the plane. The free flights will be held from 8 a.m. until noon at the Chan Gurney Airport on...
Jun 06, 2025

Prison Rest Task Force Weighing Options For New Prison
Governor Larry Rhoden's Prison Reset Task Force met earlier this week, and is weighing four options for a new state penitentiary. Yankton Police Chief, Jason Foote, who is on the task force, says that includes sites in Mitchell and Worthing. The task force has a final meeting on July 8th before presenting to the legisl...
Jun 05, 2025

Annual Rich Schild Memorial Poker Run Set for Saturday
The annual Rich Schild Memorial Poker Run will be held on Saturday. Rich was killed in while serving in Baghdad in 2005. Rich's son, Koby, says the poker run is a great way to honor his dad's memory. The poker run will then begin at 1 p.m. at The Keg on Saturday.
Jun 05, 2025

Dorothy and Chancey Williams to Headline Riverboat Days
Dorothy and Chancey Williams will headline this year's Riverboat Days festivities. Riverboat Days Board Member, John Kraft, says Dorothy is a rock band out of California. Dorothy will headline Friday night and Williams will headline Saturday. Riverboat Days is August 15th-17th.
Jun 05, 2025

Yankton County Weighing Potential Staff Cuts
Yankton County may have to make staff cuts in the near future. Commissioner Don Kettering says potential cuts may have to be made for the county to make budget in 2026. The county must finalize its 2026 budget by October 1.
Jun 04, 2025

South Dakota is Celebrating Forever 605 Day
Today is Forever 605 Day in South Dakota. Katlyn Svendsen, with Travel South Dakota, says they rebranded 605 Day to Forever 605 Day a couple of years ago. Svendsen says Travel South Dakota encourages those celebrating Forever 605 Day to use the hashtag Forever 605 on their social media platforms.
Jun 04, 2025