Week 2 of the Music at the Meridian had Monte Gulick opening for Champagne Sunday, but with a little twist. The headliner danced to the opening act to another large crowd. Some of the success of the shows may be attributed to some of the changes implemented for this year’s shows. Luke…… read more »
The South Dakota Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced that chip and fog seal projects are set to begin in the Yankton area Monday. Greg Rothschadl with the DOT says that chip and fog seal projects are done to help preserve pavement on asphalt roadways. Rothschadl says that the project will impact several surrounding highways.…… read more »
Akasha World Kitchen opened in Yankton Wednesday. The new restaurant is located on 104 Capital Street and Front House Manager Rain Allvin says that their menu features food and drink options from all around the world. Allvin says they’re excited to be open in the Yankton community. Allvin says that Akasha World Kitchen is only…… read more »
Earlier this week, the Yankton City Commission authorized the final payment on the latest completed project at West Side Park. Amy Leon, Yankton City Manager, talks about the McVay Family Sundial and Reflection Area, and the Labyrinth… Leon talks about the progress on the pond… Leon notes that the city is…… read more »
On Wednesday evening, the Yankton County Commission hosted a tour of several infrastructure items that desperately need work. One of the stops was at the Northwest Jim River Road washout, which is just downriver of the Stone Church Bridge County Commissioner, John Marquardt, talks about how much wear and tear the heavy…… read more »
The Yankton School Board made several changes last night, as they turned the calendar over to their 2023-24 session. The board officially elected a new president and vice president, with Terry Crandall taking over the presidency from Frani Kieffer, while Sarah Carda (Sar-da) will serve as VP. A new board member was appointed last night…… read more »
After nine years, Frani Kieffer’s time on the Yankton School Board came to an end Monday. Kieffer announced in February that she had decided to not run for a fourth term. Kieffer says that she is proud of everything that the school board was able to accomplish during her tenure on the board. Kieffer, who…… read more »
Prairie Fire Productions will be bringing the musical “Matilda” to the stage this week. Eva Koerner, who is 11-years-old, and starring as the titular lead, says that this is her first acting role. Koerner says that playing Matilda has been enjoyable. Keith Goeden, who is the director and is playing the role of Matilda’s father,…… read more »
Former Crofton Police Chief John Carter appeared in front of the Crofton City Commission Monday night to forgo his appeal against his apparent firing from the Crofton Police Department. Carter said during the meeting that he couldn’t appeal his alleged firing because he claims that he has not been given an official reason for his…… read more »
During Monday night’s Yankton City Commission meeting, public comments were all about the sale of city land to Paradigm Technologies, Inc. which is going to be building a new manufacturing facility on the corner of Broadway and 31st Street. Jim Means was scheduled on the agenda, and talks about some of his concerns…… read more »
