On Wednesday night, Yankton Thrive hosted the presentation of the Yankton Community Child Care Report at the Elks Lodge. Kayla Klein, CEO of Klein Visioneering Group, talks about the importance of questions at these meetings… Klein talks about the Child Care Assistance Program, which is already available for some parents… Klein…… read more »
South Dakota Chamber of Commerce President David Owen was in Yankton Wednesday and gave his thoughts on the 2024 Legislative Session. Owen says that he felt that the session was positive overall. Owen says that there weren’t any vetoes this session, the first time that has happened since 1955. The 100th South Dakota Legislative Session…… read more »
The Yankton City Commission passed a resolution that would add some more no parking areas near the Middle School. Adam Haberman, Public Works Director for the City of Yankton, talks about why the change to the Mulberry Street, 21st Street intersection was requested… Yankton Police Chief, Jason Foote, talks about enforcement of…… read more »
On Monday night, the Yankton City Commission issued a proclamation honoring YHS Senior Miles Krajewski as the first Yankton native who is an Olympian. Yankton Mayor, Stephany Moser, reads the proclamation… Krajewski talks about what is most fun, and what is most difficult, about competing at such an elite level… Krajewski is…… read more »
A Yankton man was arrested after a rollover accident Friday night. According to Yankton County Sheriff Preston Crissey, first responders were called near the intersection of Rolling Hills Drive and Gavin’s Point Road for a possible rollover injury accident. Crissey says that a deputy arrived on the scene and observed a 2016 Ford F-150 registered…… read more »
David Phillips Jr. has been found guilty of Manslaughter in the death of Israel Matos-Colon. Despite the Manslaughter charge, Phillips, 22, of Louisiana, has been found not guilty of second-degree murder, possession of a stolen firearm, and use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony by the jury that oversaw his trial. The charges…… read more »
The entertainment lineup for this Summer’s Riverboat Days Celebration has been released, with County artist Randy Houser headlining night one, and Rock band Lit headlining night two. Houser has been nominated for multiple awards throughout his career and has produced multiple top-5 songs, including “How Country Feels” which peaked at #1 on the county charts.…… read more »
Following Thursday’s completion of work on the Broadway railroad crossing, two more crossings will begin construction Friday. Yankton Public Works Director Adam Haberman says that the Cedar and Walnut street crossings will be under construction. Haberman 1 – (:32) “… to through traffic.” Haberman says that 8th Street will remain open during construction to minimize…… read more »
The state of Nebraska has rested their case against a man who is facing charges in a fatal shooting that occurred north of Hartington in March of 2023. David Phillips, 20, of Louisiana, faces charges of second-degree murder in the death of Israel Matos-Colon, 31, of Michigan, along with charges of possession of a stolen…… read more »
Wednesday was day two in the trial of David Phillips, 20, of Louisiana, who is facing a second-degree murder charge in the death of Israel Matos-Colon, 31, of Michigan, along with charges of possession of a stolen firearm, and use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony back in March of 2023. The state…… read more »
