Category Archives: Local News

Wevik Book Signing at Library

Wevik Book Signing at Library

On Saturday, the Yankton Community Library hosted a presentation and book signing for author Chris Wevik, highlighting her latest book, Someone Knows.One of the 52 cases highlighted in the book is the 1992 death of Tammy Haas, which remains unsolved. Tammy’s mother, Nancy Haas, was in attendance.Wevik talked about the importance of the book, and…read more »

MMU Fine Arts Hall of Fame Inductees

MMU Fine Arts Hall of Fame Inductees

This year’s class had Sister Madonna Schmitt, Dr. James and Marilyn Nyberg, and Virgil Petrik, joining O’Connell.Dr. Nyberg, with his wife, Marilyn, and by Miss Judy, in full agreement, describes his greatest joy… Over the last 22 years, the Gregorian Fine Arts Association has donated $200,000 to scholarships and equipment purchases in support of the…read more »

Marine Corps Birthday Ball

Marine Corps Birthday Ball

Calling all Marines! Local Devil Dogs will be celebrating the Marine Corps Birthday Ball on Thursday, November 10th in the upstairs event center at Czeckers Sports Bar and Grill.Doug Johnson, Commandant of the Lewis and Clark Leathernecks Detachment of the Marine Corps League, explains what is happening… Every Marine learns in Bootcamp how important this…read more »

Yankton Library Hosting Book Signing

Yankton Library Hosting Book Signing

The Yankton Community Library will be hosting author Christine Wevik for a book signing event on Saturday, October 29th at 2 pm.The program is free and open to the public, with no registration required.Wevik, from Brandon, South Dakota, has written 4 books, and she will be discussing her latest book, Someone Knows.Someone Knows highlights 52…read more »

Smith Visiting Yankton

Smith Visiting Yankton

South Dakota Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Jamie Smith will be visiting Yankton on Tuesday. Smith, who is running against incumbent Governor Kristi Noem, will be at Muddy Mo’s Coffee House located at 233 Broadway Avenue from 3-4 on Tuesday. Jay Williams, the Vice Chairperson for the Yankton Democratic Party says that everyone is welcome regardless of…read more »

Drug Bust in Gayville

Drug Bust in Gayville

David James Brown of Gayville was taken into custody on Wednesday after a search warrant was executed at a Gayville residence by the Yankton Police Department, Yankton County Sheriff’s Office, and Division of Criminal Investigation agents. Law enforcement officials say that they found 22 pounds of marijuana along with other marijuana concentrates in the household.…read more »

One Car Accident at Avera Sacred Heart

One Car Accident at Avera Sacred Heart

The Yankton Police Department responded to a one car accident at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital Thursday afternoon. YPD says that the vehicle was headed South bound when it veered off the road and collided with a sign at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital. YPD reported that there were no injuries to the driver of the vehicle.…read more »

New Trailers Ordered for Transfer Station

New Trailers Ordered for Transfer Station

The only bid received was from Northern Truck and Equipment out of Sioux Falls, and will cost $224,808.50 for the pair of trailers.Leon talks about why these trailers should be ordered… The Commission unanimously voted to approve this purchase.read more »

Fire Fighters Getting Upgraded Software

Fire Fighters Getting Upgraded Software

Linke describes one of the huge added capabilities of the new First Due software… The First Due platform is compatible with the city’s computer aided dispatch provider, as well as greatly enhancing the Departments inventory and management ability.The City Commission voted unanimously to authorize this upgrade.read more »