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Yankton County Sheriff’s Office Promotes Two Employees to Corporal

Yankton County Sheriff’s Office Promotes Two Employees to Corporal

The Yankton County Sheriff’s Office has announced the promotion of Mindy Anderson and Quinn Koenen to Corporal. Sheriff Preston Crissey says that they have four squads within the jail and Corporals are the leaders of each squad. Crissey has promoted five members of the Sheriff’s office since he was sworn in, and he says that…read more »

MMU Offering Scholarship as Part of Their Spirit Squad Program

MMU Offering Scholarship as Part of Their Spirit Squad Program

Mount Marty University is offering a scholarship package to a prospect that can help elevate the newest addition of the growing Spirit Squad program. Joe Erickson, the Hauff Mid-America Sports/GPAC Cheer Coach-of-the-Year, says that with the addition of “Benny the Lancer” they are looking to add new individuals to their team to help bring Benny…read more »

Yankton to see more snow

Yankton to see more snow

KELO-land meteorologist Scot Mundt says Yankton can expect to see two to four inches of snow from today’s winter storm. Mundt says high winds are causing travel problems for motorists around the area. He says the snow is bringing in unseasonable cold. Mundt says the current pattern of having wintry weather at the end of…read more »

Early Morning Fire in Vermillion

Early Morning Fire in Vermillion

Vermillion Fire and EMS was called to a fire early this morning at the Apostolic Faith Church on Cottage Avenue.  Vermillion Fire Command says smoke was coming from the attic vents of the one-story building and mutual aid was requested from Gayville and Elk Point.   The department says the fire was extinguished and the…read more »

Yankton Renters Code Called For

Yankton Renters Code Called For

          Earlier this week, the Yankton City Commission heard some concerns in regards to the lack of ordinances to protect some Yankton residents.           Pat Grant, a 20-year Yankton resident, talks about the issue that she would like them to look into…           Grant asks for a set of codes to protect renters, and set…read more »

Mundt Forecasts 3-6 Inches of Snow Thursday

Mundt Forecasts 3-6 Inches of Snow Thursday

Inclement weather is expected to impact the Yankton area throughout the day Thursday. Kelo Meteorologist Scot Mundt says that Yankton could see up to six inches of snow and sleet. Mundt says that wind gusts could reach as high as 45 mph and that winds could stick around the Yankton area through the weekend.read more »

Noem Signs Bill Into Law, Says it Will Protect SD Agriculture Operations

Noem Signs Bill Into Law, Says it Will Protect SD Agriculture Operations

Governor Kristi Noem signed HB 1090 into law on Wednesday. Noem says that the bill will protect South Dakota agriculture operations from claims that can delay development and increase costs for producers. Scott VanderWal, the VP of the American Farm Bureau says that producers still have to be responsible with regulations. Noem signed the bill…read more »

100 Women of Yankton to Hold Distribution Meeting Next Week

100 Women of Yankton to Hold Distribution Meeting Next Week

100 Women of Yankton will be holding their 11th Distributing Meeting next Thursday. Kristi Tacke with 100 Women of Yankton says that the event will consist of five organizations (Yankton Baseball Association, Restore Church, River City Family Connections, Yankton County Historical Society, and River City Races) that are in consideration for the organization’s Impact Award.…read more »

YSD Adds School Days

YSD Adds School Days

The Yankton School District has approved a revised calendar that will make up for days lost due to inclement weather. According to Yankton Superintendent Dr. Wayne Kindle, the school has had eight snow days this school year. Kindle says that the change will make up three of the five snow days this semester. The final…read more »