The City of Yankton hosted an open house for the public to provide an update on the city's comprehensive plan. Dave Mingo, the city's Community and Economic Development Director, says they're in the final stage of the planning process. Mingo says a draft document of the comprehensive plan will be up on the city's websi...

Earlier this week Barry and Judi O'Connell were named the Captain Belle for Riverboat Days 2025. Barry, who was a past president of the Sertoma Club and worked for 40 years in industry, says he was shocked when they found out the news. Riverboat Days is set for August 15-17th.

The Yankton School District hosted a final sendoff for Webster Elementary School on Monday, which is set to close at the end of the school year with the opening of the Trailhead Learning Center. YSD Superintendent, Dr. Wayne Kindle, says Webster means a lot to him because that is where he got his start as a teacher. Th...

The Yankton City Commission has approved an additional funding of $1.6 million in sales tax rebates to the Yankton Mall. The city commission had approved $1.7 million in sales tax rebates in a sales tax agreement in 2023, which led to the mall adding Hobby Lobby, Marshalls, and Five Below, which are set to open later t...

Recently, Keep Yankton Beautiful gathered a large group of volunteers to pick up trash around Yankton as part of the Great American Cleanup. Sara Gehm, with Keep Yankton Beautiful, talked about the impact of Great American Cleanup. Gehm said hundreds of volunteers participated in the Great American Cleanup.

The Yankton community recently honored the 2024 Yankton Citizens of the Year, Roger and Marilyn Huntley. Marilyn said the ceremony was humbling. There was a proclamation read from the City of Yankton, from the County of Yankton, and from the Governor of South Dakota proclaiming April 27th, 2025 as Roger and Marilyn Hun...

It's Prom weekend for the Yankton High School. Holly Wintz, who is in charge of the group Yankton Parents for a Safe Prom, which is the group that puts on the post prom party, says Grand March will be held at the Yankton High School at 7 p.m. on Saturday Wintz says Yankton High School Juniors and Seniors that haven't r...

The City of Yankton planted two trees Friday in honor of Arbor Day. Yankton Parks and Rec Director, Todd Larson, says the tree they picked this year in the Linden tree. Linden trees typically grow somewhere between 40-50 feet tall. The two Linden trees can be found in Crockett Park.

The Yankton School District officially cut the ribbon for the Trailhead Learning Center on Thursday. Trailhead Learning Center Principal, Melanie Ryken, says the $32 million facility is designed for 3-6-year-olds. The Trailhead Learning Center will officially be open at the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year.

A Community Match Challenge has been offered to help maintain the LSS New American Outreach position in Yankton. Rita Nelson, Yankton Thrive's Business Services Director, says the role has been critical with the closure of Cimpl Meats and the resulting displacement of over 270 employees and families. Nelson says the ou...

A three-vehicle collision occurred near Meckling Tuesday afternoon. The collision occurred at the intersection of Highway 50 and 454th Avenue, three miles West of Meckling. One of the three vehicles involved was a pickup that was struck on its side, while another vehicle went into a nearby ditch. There is no word on th...

Event Central is going under a rebranding as it will return to the Yankton Mall name. Owner Matt Evans says the rebrand is due to interest the mall is getting from national stores. The next Yankton City Commission meeting is Monday.

AAA of South Dakota is hosting CarFit checks on Friday, April 25th in Yankton. Shawn Steward with AAA of South Dakota says the CarFit checks help drivers understand how they interact with their vehicle. The event will run from 2:00-4:00 PM on the 25th at the Yankton Elks Lodge at 504 west 27th street. Appointments are ...

Seven Yankton seniors signed on to continue their athletic careers at the college level during an event on Wednesday at Yankton High School. Below is a list of all seven seniors, their sport and college, and an interview with each. Jordyn Cunningham - Mount Marty Golf:

The Yankton Rotary Club, Yankton Medical Clinic, and several other organizations partnered together on Wednesday to give away bicycle helmets to every second grader in the Yankton School District. Rotary Club President, Mike Villanueva, says they ended up giving away 246 bicycle helmets. Other organizations involved in...

Seven Yankton individuals have been indicted for felony-level offenses related to the distribution of methamphetamine. The indictments are the result of multiple investigations conducted by the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), in partnership with the Yankton Police Department, Yankton Sheriff's Of...

Yankton County has declared a permanent burn ban. Yankton County Emergency Management Director, Paul Scherschligt, says the county has been in and out of a burn ban over the past several weeks, but a fire within the county last week led to this decision. Scherschligt says the ban will remain in place until the fire chi...

Following the completion of its construction, the University of South Dakota hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of the Wellness Center Natatorium. The new facility adds nearly 46,000 square feet to the current Wellness Center and includes features such as a competition pool, wellness pool, ...

The Yankton Police Department will be adding an evidence drying cabinet. Yankton Mayor, Mason Schramm, says the cabinet will cost around $10,700, but will be reimbursed by a grant awarded by the South Dakota Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. The commission unanimously approved the purchase.

The Yankton School Board has approved the sale of the Webster Elementary School building to Southfork Properties of Missouri. Webster is set to close after this school year with to the opening of the Trailhead Learning Center. Yankton School District Superintendent, Dr. Wayne Kindle, says the alternative to a sale woul...