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 »
Two separate cases are scheduled to appear in court in Vermillion Thursday. The first involves a stabbing that resulted in one fatality in Vermillion in July. Chezayia Liggins, 20, faces charges of 2nd degree murder, and two counts of 1st degree manslaughter in relation to the death of Christopher Bartling, 47. The second case involves…… read more »
The Yankton County Commission has named Commissioner John Marquardt as its new chair. Commissioner Don Kettering, who served as Chair this past year, says that he believes that Marquardt is well suited for the role. The commission also voted to keep Commissioner Wanda Howey-Fox as Vice Chair. Both Commissioners assumed their roles effective immediately.… read more »
The Yankton Fire Department responded to two separate fires in the area Monday evening. The first occurred around 6:00 PM on Christmas Day, as smoke was reported in a home east of Yankton. The source of the smoke was found to be smoldering insulation and trusses above the home’s utility room. YFD determined the cause…… read more »
The first incident involved a man that has been arrested for his involvement in an altercation that took place in Yankton on Christmas Eve. Yankton Police Chief Jason Foote is reporting that officers were called to a report of a fight in the 100 block of East 3rd Street. Upon arrival at the scene, officers…… read more »
Yankton County will by trying a new product and procedure for dust control on gravel roads. Dan Feige (Feeg), owner of Environmental Dust Control out of Winnebago, Minnesota, talks about how their Dust Lock product is applied… Feige talks about some of the advantages of this soy bean based product… Commissioner…… read more »
The Yankton County Commission approved the joint agreement between the community, the county and the state for the replacement of Stone Church Bridge for 15.5 million dollars. Commissioner John Marquardt talks about the funding amounts… It was noted that just three years ago, Stone Church Bridge would have cost 3.5 million dollars…… read more »
Paradigm Technologies is expected to be opening up their new Yankton facility in the spring, or early summer, of 2024 for the manufacture of high-end, state-of-the-art, bolt-action sporting rifles. According to Paradigm’s president, Kyle Kenfield, the rifles are lighter than conventional rifles due to their carbon fiber stocks and carbon fiber wrapped barrels.…… read more »
The Yankton Contact Center is still accepting donations for the Salvation Army. Executive Director, Rebecca Meier, says that 90% of the funds raised through the Salvation Army will stay in Yankton County. Meier says that they will have bell ringers stationed at Hy-Vee over the next two weekends. Meier says that they have a goal…… read more »
