Local News

Stormy Independence Day Celebration
Stormy weather may have dampened some enthusiasm for Independence Day on Friday, but that just required Yankton to host a 2-day party. Luke Youmans, Yankton's Special Event Coordinator, talks about what makes Yankton's celebrations special... Even though rain cut the party short on Friday night, it was still capped off...
Jul 07, 2025

Mingo Retires After Over 30 Year Career
Yankton's longtime Community and Economic Development Director is calling it a career after over 30 years. Dave Mingo, who has been with the City of Yankton since 1993, says that he is planning on moving closer to family in retirement. Brad Bies, who has been with the City of Yankton for thirteen years, is taking over ...
Jul 03, 2025

The Crossroad Sound and Rachel DeeLynn to Perform at Riverside Park on Fourth of July
There's a full lineup of live music set for Friday night at Riverside Park for the Fourth of July. Yankton native Rachel DeeLynn, who is the opening act Friday, says she is excited to play for a home crowd. DeeLynn will play at 6:30, with The Crossroad Sound set for 8 p.m.
Jul 03, 2025
Local Sports
Local Sports 7/8/25
Yankton Post 12 Legion Baseball was scheduled to take on Brandon Valley last night in a doubleheader, but those games have been postponed due to yesterday's storms. No makeup date has been set at this time. Yankton now turns their attention to the Gopher Classic this weekend. Yankton will compete in the Waconia Pool fr...
22h ago
Local Sports 7/7/25
Yankton Post 12 Legion Baseball returns from their extended break tonight with a home doubleheader against Brandon Valley. Yankton moved into 4th in Class A earlier this week, when one of their losses to Rapid City Post 22 was changed to a forfeit victory for Yankton due to a rule infraction. First pitch of game one is...
Jul 07, 2025
Local Sports 7/3/25
The South Central Amateur Baseball League will have six games over the next four days, starting tonight with Wynot traveling to Crofton. Wynot is currently third in the SCL standings, four games behind first-place Yankton and three games clear of Crofton in sixth. Wynot defeated Crofton when the two teams met earlier t...
Jul 03, 2025
National Headlines
Today's Headlines (07/09/25)
The Supreme Court granted President Trump temporary permission to proceed with his plans to implement reductions in force and reorganize federal agencies. The court issued an administrative stay in response to a ruling by a U.S. District who emphasized...
7h ago
Today's Headlines (07/08/25)
At least 95 people have died in central Texas due to flash floods, with Kerr County reporting 75 fatalities. Search efforts are ongoing for missing individuals, including 27 girls and staff from Camp Mystic. More storms are expected in the region, prom...
Jul 08, 2025
Today's Headlines (07/07/25)
At least 79 people have died in central Texas due to flash floods in Texas Hill Country, with a significant number of fatalities in Kerr County. Among the deceased are 38 adults and 21 children, with 18 adults and four children yet to be identified. A ...
Jul 07, 2025
National Sports

Big 12 commissioner doubles down on preference for 5-11 playoff model if CFP expands
Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark is doubling down on his preference for staying with only five automatic qualifiers if the College Football Playoff does expand to 16 teams as many expect after this season
11h ago

Caitlin Clark set to return for Indiana on Wednesday after missing 5 games with groin injury
Caitlin Clark expects to play Wednesday when the Indiana Fever host the Golden State Valkyries after missing the past five games with a left groin injury
11h ago

Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione announces retirement plans
Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione has announced that the upcoming academic year will be his last in charge of the department, with an official retirement planned for June 2028
11h ago
Music News

Dolly Parton Sends Ozzy Osbourne An Emotional Message During His Final Show
During Ozzy Osbourne's farewell concert in Birmingham, England, on Saturday (July 5), Dolly Parton sent the heavy metal legend a heartfelt video message that played during the day's festivities. "I know you're at home and what a wonderful place to be, ...
7h ago

Ringo Starr Celebrates His 85th Birthday In Beverly Hills Alongside T Bone Burnett, Jackson Browne, And Other Friends
Ringo Starr celebrated his 85th birthday on Monday (July 7) at Beverly Hills Garden Park alongside friends, family, and special guests. T Bone Burnett served as emcee of the festivities, leading a musical tribute to the legendary Beatles drummer that ...
7h ago

Paul Simon Undergoes Successful Back Surgery Following Show Cancellations Due To "Chronic And Intense" Pain
Paul Simon underwent successful back surgery over the past week, after the 83-year-old music icon was forced to cancel two recent concerts due to "chronic and intense back pain." Simon cancelled his June 27 and 28 shows at the Academy of Music in Phila...
Jul 07, 2025