The Yankton High School will be hosting a Holliday Choir Concert involving the YMS and YHS choirs on Monday night. Angela Larson, YHS Choir Director, talks about the concert... The cookie walk will begin at 6pm, with the concerts beginning at 7pm at the Yankton High School Theater.

The Yankton School District is celebrating its 150th birthday. YSD Administrative Assistant Kelley Casey says they will have some free treats and a special video that will air at the YHS basketball doubleheader vs Harrisburg on Friday. Casey encourages the entire Yankton community to participate on Monday by wearing re...

Yankton law enforcement will be hosting one of their holiday traditions once again this weekend with Kids, Cops, and Christmas. Yankton School Resource Officer Skylar Russenberger says Kids, Cops, and Christmas allows families that are struggling during the holidays to sign up their children to go Christmas shopping wi...

The Yankton City Commission is taking a look at the city's recycling program. City Manager Amy Leon says the commission will look at things like, how we recycle, expenses, and potential charges for non-city residents. Leon says the commission will table the conversation until 2026.

At their most recent meeting, the Yankton School Board learned about a new grant that was issued that will expand services in our schools and the community. Yankton High School Principal, Todd Dvoracek, talks about the purpose of the grant... Olson notes that they hope to report back to the school board in the near fut...

The Yankton High School will be hosting an Open House for the Building Trades for the special project that they are building this year. Bret Johnson, Career and Technical Education teacher, talks about the Open House... The open house will be from 8:30am until 3:00pm on Thursday, December 18th at 1200 West 21st Street ...

All three of the District 18 State Legislators addressed the Yankton School Board, last night. State Representative, Julie Auch, talks about an issue that directly affects the schools in South Dakota... All three legislators expect to have a very busy 2026 session in Pierre, where they expect to support for our schools...

The City of Yankton is adjusting weight limit restrictions to two bridges after its annual bridge inspection report. Lucas Johnson with Banner Engineering, the company that conducted the inspection, says limit restrictions will be adjusted on the 23rd Street and Cedar Street bridges. The 23rd Street bridge will be goin...

Julia Hussein was recently named the City of Yankton's 2025 Employee of the Year. Hussein, who has been a dispatcher for the Yankton Police Department for nearly 30 years, says when she's on a call she tries to lead with kindness for those who may be having their worst day. The city presented Hussein with the award at ...

South Dakota State University's Chief of Police has been arrested on animal cruelty charges. According to the Brookings Police Department, they received complaints about unseen barking dogs and a strong fecal odor at a home owned by SDSU Police Chief Timothy Heaton. Brookings Police obtained and executed a search warra...

The Dakota Theatre will be presenting their Christmas production Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn over the next two weekends. Creative Director Kathryn Remler says the production has been done in both film and on Broadway. Showtimes for Irving Berlin's Holiday Inn are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2 pm.

The annual Mount Marty Vespers concert will be held on Saturday. Mount Marty Director of Choral Activities Dr. Tyler Tress says this year's theme is An English Cathedral Christmas. Vespers will be held at Bishop Marty Memorial Chapel.

The Yankton High School will be hosting their Holiday Band Concert on Monday. Gwen Wenisch, YHS Band Director, talks about in international feel for the symphonic selections... This Holiday Band Concert is in the YHS Theater at 7pm on Monday, with free admission.

Yankton's annual Holiday Festival of Lights is set for Thursday. City of Yankton Special Events Coordinator Luke Youmans says things will begin with preparade activities at the Brewery from 4-5:30 pm. Youmans says the Christmas tree lighting, fireworks over the bridge, and the lighting of Riverside Park will all occur ...

An officer involved shooting that occurred at the Yankton High School one year ago from tomorrow is headed to trial. Andrew Jondahl, 40, of Watertown, was in Yankton for a wrestling meet when law enforcement was called to the high school. Officers identified that Jondahl had two weapons on his person and the situation ...

Mount Marty University and Yankton community members gathered Wednesday night to celebrate the retirement of long-time university president Dr. Marc Long. Long, who is the university's 11th president, and held that title for 10 years, says he is grateful for all the support that he has received from the university, stu...

During the federal shutdown First Dakota National Bank provided nearly $700,000 in interest-free loans through their Federal Employee Shutdown Relief Program. First Dakota CFO Rob Ness says they were happy to help those employees through a difficult time. The federal shutdown was the longest in U.S. history, lasting 43...

Governor Larry Rhoden gave his budget address to state lawmakers Tuesday. During the address, Rhoden proposed no increases in funding to the so-called "Big Three" of K-12 schools, healthcare providers, or state employees. Despite that, he said ongoing revenues are currently $7 million below expectations. The ...

The River City Domestic Violence Center is rebranding to its new name of Waypost. Executive Director Cassie Nagel says part of the reason for the rebrand is because they believe the new name will help improve community engagement. Nagel says the donor is choosing to remain anonymous.

The Yankton Contact Center is in the process of putting together their annual holiday food baskets. Executive Director Rebecca Meier the goal of the holiday food baskets is to provide a holiday meal to families in need. Meier says they will distribute the baskets December 17th and 18th.