Category Archives: Local News

World Field Archery Champs Crowned

World Field Archery Champs Crowned

Participants from 30 countries descended on Yankton for the last week for the World Field Archery Championships at the Easton Archery Center. Even though Italy beat the USA in the final metal count, the final two gold metals went to Americans. Dave Cousins and Paige Pearce won the final two golds for team USA in…read more »

March to the Meridian

March to the Meridian

Music rocked Yankton on Saturday, starting at the Meridian Bridge, and concluding at Crane Youngworth Field.Nineteen bands from around the region marched across the lower deck of the Meridian Bridge and through downtown in the Marching Competition of the annual March to the Meridian. Seven bands competed in the Field Competition at our football field,…read more »

Pathways Executive Director Honored by First Dakota

Pathways Executive Director Honored by First Dakota

To celebrate their 150th anniversary, First Dakota National Bank have been giving away Ford-F150 trucks to outstanding citizens in South Dakota. During halftime of the Mount Marty football game Friday night, they did it again. This time the recipient was Yankton community member and Pathways Shelter for the Homeless Executive Director Jesse Bailey. Bailey says…read more »

Car Fire in Yankton

Car Fire in Yankton

The Yankton Fire Department and YPD responded to a car fire near the Yankton Medical Clinic on Thursday. Yankton Deputy Fire Chief Larry Nickles says that a Scotland Ambulance was following a SUV on 9th street when they noticed smoke from the back of the vehicle. Nickles says that the ambulance drivers were able to…read more »

Yankton County Refers Equalization Investigation to Attorney General

Yankton County Refers Equalization Investigation to Attorney General

The Yankton County Commission says an investigation has been launched regarding allegations of a current Director of Equalization employee and a former employee participating in reducing of real estate and/or property tax obligations that they owed to Yankton County. The County Commission says that it appears that someone who had access to Director of Equalization…read more »

Curlers Host Bragging Rights

Curlers Host Bragging Rights

The final Bragging Rights of the summer was held behind Missouri River Associates on Thursday night. Hosting the event with a fully stocked potato bar, was the Yankton Curling Club. Julianna Ford, of the Curling Club, describes some of the benefits of being a curler… The Yankton Curling Club practices and competes at the Yankton…read more »

Victim Identified in Helicopter Crash

Victim Identified in Helicopter Crash

The victim in a helicopter crash just south of Tabor Road on Tuesday has been identified. The Yankton County Sheriff’s Office says that Kevin Rehm, 65 years old from California was pronounced dead at the scene. The Sheriff’s Office says that an autopsy is being conducted in Sioux Falls and the results will not be…read more »

Inmate Missing From Federal Prison Camp in Yankton

Inmate Missing From Federal Prison Camp in Yankton

Law enforcement officials are searching for inmate Juan Ali Ramirez Ramirez who was discovered missing from the Federal Prison Camp in Yankton. Officials say that Ramirez was discovered missing on Monday, September 26, 2022, at approximately 10:40 p.m. Ramirez Ramirez was sentenced in the District of Arizona to a 36-month sentence for Engaging in the…read more »

One Dead In Helicopter Crash Near Yankton

One Dead In Helicopter Crash Near Yankton

Firefighters and Emergency Services were called to a report of a helicopter crash Northwest of Yankton around 10:15 am. Larry Nickles, the Yankton Deputy Fire Chief says that upon arrival they found a helicopter that had crashed in a field. Nickles confirmed one person dead in the crash. Nickles added that the crash is still…read more »

West Side Park Update

West Side Park Update

Last night, the Yankton City Commission met, and gave an update on the progress of the West Side Park renovations.           City Manager, Amy Leon, explains the progress…             Currently, the contract is expected to be completed in late October.           The next City Commission meeting will be held at 7pm on October 10th, and…read more »