The Yankton County Commission has approved a motion for the 2026 budget that would require each county department to cut ten percent from its operating expenses. During Tuesday's county commission meeting, Commissioner Ryan Heine, stated that how they cut ten percent is up to each department. The commission unanimously...

A Yankton teacher has been fired after an investigation by Yankton school administration. Superintendent, Dr. Wayne Kindle, says that the school board has terminated the contract of Kaiti Ladwig, a teacher at the Yankton High School, after an investigation determined that Ladwig violated the district's Professional Bou...

The name of the Yankton man killed a car-pedestrian crash last week has been identified. Preliminary crash information indicates Erica Beth Heim, the driver of a 2022 Tesla, was traveling eastbound on Highway 46 when she struck a pedestrian walking in the roadway. Timothy Cal Nelson was transported to a nearby hospital...

For the first time in program history, the Mount Marty Lancers are receiving votes in the NAIA Football Top 25 Coaches Poll. The Lancers received the third most votes of any team outside the top 25 following their 24-14 win over then #7 ranked Northwestern on Saturday. The Red Raiders fell to #15 with the loss. The Lan...

Mount Marty football picked up the biggest win in the history of their young program on Saturday, defeating the #7-ranked Northwestern Red Raiders 24-14 at Crane-Youngworth Field. Quarterback Rugby Ryken threw for 241 yards and a touchdown in the win. Malachy Harts and Jhymir Pearson both found the endzone in the rushi...

Yankton Bucks football looks to remain undefeated tonight, as they host the Douglas Patriots at Crane-Youngworth Field The Bucks are 2-0 on the season, coming off a 52-26 win over the defending state champion Watertown Arrows last week. The Bucks were recognized for their hot start earlier this week, earning 23 of 25 f...

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Monday that U.S. and Chinese negotiators have reached a framework agreement on TikTok's future. He said President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will speak Friday to finalize the deal. Bessent added th...

Utah Governor Spencer Cox says the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk is refusing to cooperate with investigators. Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested Friday after a relative recognized him in photos and alerted police. Cox told ABC...

The FBI is offering up to $100,000 for information leading to the arrest of the person who fatally shot political activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. Officials released a suspect photo and urged the public to submit tips. Investigators say...

One record down, and maybe one more to go for Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone in Tokyo

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers was a runaway choice for WNBA Rookie of the Year after one of the best debut seasons in league history

Sixteen-year-old runner Cooper Lutkenhaus has made headlines this season with his impressive performances in the 800 meters

Reba McEntire and Rex Linn, who first met in the 1990s and began dating in 2020, are now engaged. The news was first revealed during a red carpet interview at the 2025 Emmy Awards, and later confirmed by People. McEntire, 70, and Linn, 68, bonded durin...

Farm Aid 40 will proceed as planned on September 20 at the University of Minnesota's Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, following a labor agreement reached on Saturday (September 13) between the university and striking Teamsters Local 320 workers,...

At the Americana Honors & Awards ceremony at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium on Wednesday night (September 10), Sierra Ferrell won Artist of the Year for the second consecutive year, while Gillian Welch and David Rawlings were awarded Duo/Group of the...