The Yankton School District officially cut the ribbon for the Trailhead Learning Center on Thursday. Trailhead Learning Center Principal, Melanie Ryken, says the $32 million facility is designed for 3-6-year-olds. The Trailhead Learning Center will officially be open at the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year.

A Community Match Challenge has been offered to help maintain the LSS New American Outreach position in Yankton. Rita Nelson, Yankton Thrive's Business Services Director, says the role has been critical with the closure of Cimpl Meats and the resulting displacement of over 270 employees and families. Nelson says the ou...

A three-vehicle collision occurred near Meckling Tuesday afternoon. The collision occurred at the intersection of Highway 50 and 454th Avenue, three miles West of Meckling. One of the three vehicles involved was a pickup that was struck on its side, while another vehicle went into a nearby ditch. There is no word on th...

Due to today's forecasted weather, the Yankton School District has announced changes to several athletic activities. Yankton Gazelles Softball has postponed their game with O'Gorman from this afternoon to May 2nd. The game will begin at 6:00 PM at Sertoma Park. The Yankton Gazelles Golf Quad in Harrisburg has been canc...

Yankton Bucks Baseball returns home tomorrow night to host Sturgis in a Class A doubleheader. The Bucks have won five straight games, including back-to-back two-game sweeps of Huron and Spearfish. First pitch of game one from Riverside Field is set for 5:00 PM tomorrow night. Pregame coverage on KYNT and KYNTV begins a...

Yankton Bucks Baseball extended their win streak to five straight last night with a doubleheader sweep of Spearfish. Yankton combined for 14 hits in game one, winning 16-1. Easton Feser finished 3 for 5 with three RBIs, while Evan Serck had two hits and a home run. The Bucks won game two 5-2. Beck Ryken had two hits an...

In 2024, scammers stole a record $16.6 billion, a 33% increase from 2023, with over a quarter million complaints and an average loss of $19,000. Ransomware posed the greatest threat, with a 9% rise in complaints, and those over 60 reported the most los...

Pope Francis's funeral is scheduled to take place at St. Peter's Square on Saturday. World leaders, including President Trump, are expected to attend. After the funeral, Francis will be interred in the Basilica of St. Mary Major. A papal conclave will ...

Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff known for his humble style and progressive views, passed away at 88 due to a stroke. He was admired for his dedication to the poor and critiques of capitalism and climate change. His death drew global mour...

WNBA training camps are set to open this weekend and there’s no doubt that No. 1 draft pick Paige Bueckers is primed for a pro career in the league

NBA great Jason Kidd has entered the soccer world by joining the ownership group of English Premier League club Everton

Former Philadelphia Phillies slugger Ryan Howard and San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt announced their plans Thursday to join the Negro Leagues’ “Pitch for the Future” in bringing greater awareness to the legacy of the Negro League...

The 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame Gala will feature performances by country legend Emmylou Harris, R&B icon Eddie Floyd, and Big Star drummer Jody Stephens. The event will take place on Friday, May 16 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Califo...

Carlos Santana was hospitalized following a medical emergency that occured during soundcheck ahead of his concert at San Antonio's Majestic Theatre on Tuesday (April 22). Doctors determined that the 77-year-old guitar legend was suffering from dehydrat...

Renowned music producer Roy Thomas Baker, best known for his work with Queen, The Cars, Foreigner, and other iconic acts, has died at the age of 78. Baker played a pivotal role in shaping the sound of numerous hit singles and albums throughout his lege...