Category Archives: Local News

Fatal Shooting Near Hartington Wednesday

Fatal Shooting Near Hartington Wednesday

The Cedar County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that they have arrested David Phillips, 20, of Kennar, LA in connection to a fatal shooting that took place one mile north of Hartington by the intersection of Highway 57 and 885 Road Wednesday morning Authorities say that upon arrival, they located the victim who had suffered multiple…read more »

Middle Schools Art Show at YAA

Middle Schools Art Show at YAA

          The Yankton and Sacred Heart Middle Schools have an art show opening up at the GAR Hall on Friday.           Sacred Heart Middle School Art Teacher, Pam Kallis, talks about what kind of art project we will see…           Yankton Middle School Art Teacher, Dakota Lincoln, talks about the greatest benefit for these students…read more »

Bike Patrol Starting for YPD

Bike Patrol Starting for YPD

          The Yankton City Commission met on Monday night to discuss the initial purchase of bicycles for a new YPD bike patrol.           Police Chief Jason Foote talks about his vision of a bike patrol…           The proposal is to purchase 2 Police Special electric bicycles from Kopetsky’s Bike and Fitness for $10,745.85.           The…read more »

Yankton Modifies Alcohol License Ordinance

Yankton Modifies Alcohol License Ordinance

          On Monday night, the Yankton City Commission met, and looked at modifying the ordinance governing how special event alcohol licenses may be granted.           Yankton City Attorney, Ross Den Herder, explains Section 3.14 of the City Ordinance…           Den Herder talks about the proposed changes…           The Summit Activities Center, the CMTEA (Career Manufacturing…read more »

Hearing Related to Quadruple Homicide in Laurel has Been Rescheduled

Hearing Related to Quadruple Homicide in Laurel has Been Rescheduled

A court hearing related to a quadruple homicide in Laurel, Nebraska has been rescheduled. Carrie Jones, 43, who was charged with first-degree murder, tampering with evidence, and accessory to murder, was scheduled to appear in court Monday. The defense filed a plea earlier this month to have charges against Jones dismissed, claiming that the prosecution…read more »

Battle of the Badges a Big Hit

Battle of the Badges a Big Hit

          On Sunday afternoon, the Battle of the Badges basketball game between law enforcement and fire fighters was played at Cimpl Arena on the Mount Marty campus.           Michael Villanueva, Fire Fighter and City Commissioner, sports number 3 in red, and talks about the return after COVID…           Both teams pulled fans out of the…read more »

No Election for Yankton School Board, Mueller Joining Board in July

No Election for Yankton School Board, Mueller Joining Board in July

The Yankton School Board has announced that they did not receive enough petitions to have a school board election this year. School Board President Frani Kieffer announced earlier this month that she will not be running for reelection, leaving one seat open, which will be filled by Jacklyn Mueller. Mueller will take her seat on…read more »

City Commission Race is Set

City Commission Race is Set

          The deadline for turning in petitions for any Yankton City Commission hopefuls has now passed, and the results are in.           Yankton City Manager, Amy Leon, announces who is running for the 3 open seats…           Each commissioner for Yankton serves a 3-year term.           Leon talks about some important dates to keep in…read more »

YAIA Reaches Fundraising Goal to Get a New Zamboni

YAIA Reaches Fundraising Goal to Get a New Zamboni

The Yankton Area Ice Association (YAIA) has announced that they have completed their “We Need a Miracle” campaign. Board member Brian Wenisch says that the campaign goal was to raise $350,000 to purchase a new Zamboni. Wenisch says that the YAIA is grateful for the community support which helped them purchase the new Zamboni. The…read more »