Saturday’s District 18 Cracker Barrel had all three elected representatives voiced their opinions on the proposed tax cuts. Representative Julie Auch talks about why she is in favor… Representative Mike Stevens talks about some big-ticket items which causes him to pause on tax cuts… Senator Jean Hunhoff talks about why these…… read more »
The elected representatives for District 18 attended the final Cracker Barrel of the 2023 legislative session on Saturday to face their constituents. There were some clear disagreements between Senator Jean Hunhoff, Representative Mike Stevens, and Representative Julie Auch, but everyone acted with respect and proper decorum for the meeting. Auch talks about…… read more »
The Yankton and Sacred Heart Middle Schools have taken over the GAR Hall for a much-anticipated art show, thanks to the Yankton Area Arts Association. Sarah Messler, an 8th-grader from Yankton Middle School, talks about why she loves art class so much… Jackson Brodeur, a 6th-grader at Sacred Heart School, talks about…… read more »
The University of South Dakota Police Department (UPD) is reportingthat they received a report of a sexual assault Thursday. UPD is reporting that the suspect inappropriately touched the victimnear a parking lot on the USD main campus before fleeing the scene. UPD says that they are actively investigating the incident.… read more »
Yankton Thrive will be hosting a District 18 Legislative Cracker Barrel tomorrow. Becky Wiswall, the Business Services Director at Yankton Thrive, says that Senator Jean Hunhoff, and Representatives Julie Auch and Mike Stevens will be in attendance. Representative Mike Stevens says that he is looking forward to discussing issues with the citizens of District 18…… read more »
A man who was arrested in connection with a fatal shooting north of Hartington Wednesday is facing a second-degree murder charge. According to the Press & Dakotan, along with the murder charge, David Phillips Jr., 20, of Louisiana has been charged with possession of a stolen firearm, and use of a deadly weapon to commit…… read more »
A major accident involving two semis occurred on Highway 46 Thursday night. Yankton Deputy Fire Chief Larry Nickles has the details. Nickles says that the driver of the pickup involved in the second accident has been arrested for a DUI and was transported to the Yankton County Jail. Nickles says that the accident is being…… read more »
The City of Yankton has asked the South Dakota Department of Transportation (DOT) for some traffic studies, and the results are in. Yankton City Manager, Amy Leon, talks about the first traffic study… Leon talks about two more studies… The City welcomes feedback from the public, and will stay vigilant on…… read more »
The Yankton City Commission considered a reconstruction bid for 15th Street, from Bill Baggs Road to Alumax Drive for $959,712.13. City Finance Officer, Al Viereck, explains why this is so far below the $1.6 million that was budgeted… The planned completion date is in June, so D&G Concrete Construction is expected to…… read more »
Yankton area resident Tonja Gilmore is the owner of a private dog rescue on her property outside of Yankton which houses dogs with varying disabilities. Gilmore explained that she started rescuing dogs because they still had plenty to offer to people despite their disabilities. Gilmore, an occupational therapist by trade, says she has implemented dogs…… read more »
