On Tuesday night, the Yankton County Commission voted to give a pay raise to the Sheriff’s Department. Yankton County Sheriff, Preston Crissey, talks about why he requested this pay raise… Crissey talks about the openings that he is trying to fill… Crissey talks about why the County Commission has to look…… read more »
Recently, the Yankton City Commission made arrangements for some very popular summer activates to take place, by giving the City Manager the authority to sign all contracts related to them. Yankton City Mayor, Stephanie Moser, talks about the 8th season of Music at the Meridian… Commissioner Michael Villanueva did ask if voting…… read more »
Due to the Winter Storm Warning and Wind Chill Warning issued for our Region, the following changes have been made to Yankton School District Activities: (Friday, January 12, 2024) and (Saturday, January 13, 2024), per YSD Activities Director Ryan Mors. Friday, January 12, 2024: ~ The Yankton HS Boys Basketball Games vs. Watertown scheduled for…… read more »
On Monday night, the Yankton City Commission set the date for the Municipal and School Board elections for April 9th. Yankton Mayor Stephanie Moser talks about the joint election… Moser talks about how the city commission elections happen, and which commissioners are at the end of their terms… There are also…… read more »
The 2024 South Dakota Legislative Session kicked off today and District 18 Representative Mike Stevens says that this year’s budgetary process will be a lot different. Stevens says that the Legislature will have to make some tough decisions during session. The 2024 Legislative Session will run for 38 days and will mark the state’s 99th…… read more »
On Monday night, the Yankton City Commission looked at moving forward with repairs of the pond at West Side Park. Yankton City Manager, Amy Leon, talks about the Request for Proposal brought forward… Leon talks about the cost of the upgraded product being used… Leon talks about the research and decision…… read more »
The Yankton School Board has approved the school district’s Opt Out renewal plan. YSD Superintendent Dr. Wayne Kindle says that the Opt Out renewal is for $1.85 million annually for the next four years. The Opt Out renewal was approved unanimously by the school board and will run through 2028.… read more »
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital has announced that they had their first baby born in the New Year on Wednesday. Liyah White, was delivered at 1:15 p.m. on January 3rd and her parents, Laila Guerue and Jade White of Wagner said, “Our experience at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital was very pleasant and welcoming”. Liyah was 21…… read more »
The NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Center will be hosting the third annual Rushmore Rumble this weekend. NFAA Executive Director Bruce Cull says that the Rushmore Rumble was an idea that came to be during the Covid-19 pandemic. Paige Pearce, who is a NFAA Pro Archer that will be competing in the rumble, says that the…… read more »
The 2024 South Dakota Legislative session is set to begin next week. State Senator, Jean Hunhoff, says that she feels that the number one issue that needs to be addressed in session is workforce development in the state. Hunhoff also previewed many of the other issues that will be addressed in session. Session officially opens…… read more »
