The Yankton County Commission considered 8 applications for RAIF (Rural Access Infrastructure Funding and Inventory Process) for bridges and culverts around the county. Yankton County Commission Chair, Joe Healy, talks about the funding process… Commissioner Cheri Loest talks about the future of this project… The Commission voted to authorize all 8 applications,…… read more »
The Yankton Fire Department is reporting that they were called to help respond to two fires in Vermillion Friday morning. Yankton Deputy Fire Chief Larry Nickles has all of the details. Nickles added that the cause of both fires are unknown at this time.… read more »
The Yankton County Commission has received the 2022 bridge inspection report. Joshua Prather, from IMEG Corporation, summarizes that inspection… Prather highlighted 4 Jim River bridges in in presentation, the Stone Church, Jamesville, Johnson, and Fleeg’s Bridges. Prather describes some information on the Jamesville Bridge… Prather talks about Fleeg’s Bridge… The County…… read more »
The National Weather Service has put most of South Dakota under a blizzard warning, and the Department of Public safety advises no travel. The NWS says although snow has ended, high winds, blowing snow, and dangerously cold wind chills will continue today and tomorrow. National forecasters upgraded the previous Winter Weather Advisory to a Blizzard…… read more »
The Winter months are always expected to bring colder weather and in turn higher energy bills to keep homes at a comfortable environment, but the frigid temperatures that have descended upon the Yankton area this week mean that those appliances are forced to work even harder and consume an even higher amount of energy. Jo…… read more »
The Yankton Contact Center is busy making this Holiday Season a little nicer for many people in the area. Rebecca Meier, the incoming Director of the Contact Center, talks about their Christmas Food Basket Program… For any questions, please call the Yankton Contact Center at 605-260-4400, extension 2, or visit them in the…… read more »
The Yankton Contact Center has hired a new director, who starts her new position on the new year. The incoming Director of the Contact Center, Rebecca Meier, introduces herself… Meier talks about how she will steer this ship in 2023 … Meier summarizes what the Contact Center does… For any questions, please…… read more »
The Yankton Contact Center is launching a new fundraising effort, just in time for the busy holiday season. Rebecca Meier, the incoming Director of the Yankton Contact Center, explains the details… Meier talks about the different ways in which people can donate… Anyone wishing to assist in this effort, please call the Yankton…… read more »
Multiple weather outlets are reporting severe winter weather that could hinder travel for many in the coming days. Scott Mundt of KELO Weather talked to KYNT about the frigid temperatures that can be expected in the coming days. Mundt also described how the storm could effect Holiday travel. Mundt reiterated that the 25-40 mile…… read more »
The holiday season brings joy and gatherings to many families across the state, but it also brings winter weather that can hinder travel for many South Dakotan’s. AAA Manager of Public and Government affairs Shawn Steward describes that despite the harsh weather forecasts, AAA still expects more travelers than in recent years. Steward goes on…… read more »
