On Friday night, about 75 members of the Yankton community gathered at the obelisk in the center of Fantle Memorial Park for a candle-light vigil to show support for a man facing deportation. Emily Pinkelman, the organizer of the vigil, says Nate Samudzi (Sam-dews-ee) has lived in the Yankton and Vermillion areas for t...

Yankton County has suspended absentee balloting for the upcoming general election. County Auditor, Patty Hojem, says the suspension is due to a typographical error on the ballot. Hojem says the county hopes to have the updated ballots by Wednesday.

Ben Bohlmann and Claire Noehren have been named the 2026 Yankton High School Pioneer Prince and Princess. Noehren, who is a member of the YHS band, says she's honored to represent her class as Pioneer Princess. Pioneer Days concludes today with the homecoming parade at 2:30 and the Bucks football game vs Watertown at 7...

The Yankton Morning Optimist Club hosted a state of education event for Mount Marty University and the Yankton School District on Thursday. MMU President, Dr. Mark Brown, says the Yankton campus has 577 students, while they have 1,370 students across all MMU campuses. Both Kindle and Brown said both institutions are of...

Beadle Elementary is celebrating 100 years this year and hosted an open house Tuesday. Beadle Principal Carey Mitzel, says it was nice to welcome Beadle alum into the building. Mitzel says Beadle will have a special float with former staff members in the homecoming parade on Friday.

At Thursday night's Yankton County Commission Meeting, the proposed 2027 budget was presented for approval. Brian Hunhoff, Yankton County Register of Deeds, says that the County's budget is not increasing... The proposed budget passed with a 4-1 vote. The Yankton County Commission will next meet on October 6th, where t...

United Way of Greater Yankton celebrated its 70th anniversary Thursday. During the event, United Way announced its 2027 campaign goal and some volunteer award winners. Executive Director, Jesse Bailey, says this year's campaign goal is $705,000. United Way also announced its Big Thanks Award winners for 2026: Donor - J...

At last night's Yankton City Commission meeting, the budget for the upcoming year was passed. Lisa Yardley, Yankton City Finance Manager, says that this budget is lower than last year, mainly due to one less capital project... Yardley notes that this budget was made easier due to new software they are using, and by goo...

At last night's Yankton School Board meeting, they learned about some much needed upgrades at the High School. Rob Taylor, Supervisor of Building and Grounds, says that repairs to the loading dock will make meal delivery easier and safer... Taylor also noted that they have also received a new 50 kilo watt generator to ...

The Yankton Police Department is reporting that they responded to an apartment in the 1900 block of Locust Street Wednesday morning after a call reported a neighbor calling out for help. While on scene, officers heard what they believed to be a single gunshot from inside the apartment, followed by a male voice calling ...

Senator Mike Rounds made a campaign stop in Yankton on Tuesday for a Coffee with Rounds event at the NFAA Easton Archery Center. Rounds says that he has a new bill, the Ranch Act, designed to help ranchers with grazing land for their herds... The Coffee with Rounds evens are being held all across the state so that ther...

THE YANKTON POLICE DEPARTMENT, YANKTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, AND THE YANKTON SCHOOL DISTRICT HAVE CONCLUDED A SOCIAL MEDIA POST MADE AGAINST THE YANKTON MIDDLE SCHOOL DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN ACTIVE THREAT AND SCHOOL WILL BE IN SESSION TODAY AS SCHEDULED. LAW ENFORCEMENT SAYS A JUVENILE WHO MADE A TIK-TOK THREAT AGAI...

A murder-suicide is suspected in the deaths of a husband-and-wife north of Osmond, Nebraska Wednesday. The Pierce County Sheriff's Office says that they received a call reporting two people dead at a residence north of Osmond. Upon arrival, deputies and the Nebraska State Patrol found two people dead, both with gunshot...

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 tornado warning in the county. Washington says once crews ensure that city-maintained streets are clear and structures are s...

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 says the game is similar to old maid. Cameron says she has sold the game in 48 out of the 50 states, just needing Vermon...

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 $100,000 donation his first day as president to the university towards a future residence hall.

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 close with a dog walk at the Meridian Bridge at 6:30 Friday morning.

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 for Mount Marty.

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 positively affect those numbers in the coming months.

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... Pathways Bingo Night at the Boathouse will start registration at 1pm on Sunday, September 6th, with games starting at 2pm.