Local News
Local Candidate Forum Held In Yankton VFW
Many candidates running in four different local political races met for a candidate forum at the Yankton VFW on Monday night, where they fielded questions from a room full of concerned voters. Ryan Heine, a County Commissioner running for re-election, talks about his unique blend of abilities he brings to the office......
23h ago
YHS Graduation Set for Sunday
The 2026 Yankton High School graduation ceremony will be held this Sunday. YHS Principal, Todd Dvoracek, says the 2026 graduating class marks the 151st in school history. Graduation will begin at 1 pm at the YHS main gym.
May 15, 2026
Free Fishing Weekend in South Dakota
This weekend is free fishing weekend in South Dakota. South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks Conservation Officer, Don Allaway, says no license is required to go fishing in South Dakota this weekend. Allaway says fishing species and daily possession limits, as well as all other fishing and boating regulations still apply t...
May 15, 2026
Local Sports
Local Sports - Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Yankton Gazelles Softball returns to action for the first time in a week tonight, hosting the Watertown Arrows at Sertoma Park. The Gazelles have not played since May 12th, after yesterday's scheduled game against Tea was postponed to Friday. First pitch between the Gazelles and Arrows is scheduled for 6:00 PM this eve...
18h ago
Local Sports - Monday, May 18, 2026
The Yankton Bucks swept their best-of-three series with Sturgis this past weekend, earning a spot in the Class A High School Baseball State Tournament. The series began on Friday with a 16-2 win in five innings for the Bucks. Beck Ryken threw the complete game for the win on the mound. Yankton combined for ten hits and...
May 18, 2026
Local Sports - Friday, May 15, 2026
The Yankton Bucks host the Sturgis Scoopers this afternoon in game one of the Class A Baseball Super Regionals. The Bucks wrapped up the regular season on a six-game win streak, earning the #4 seed with an 18-4 record. Sturgis is the #13 seed at 8-6 in Class A play. First pitch is scheduled for 6:00 PM tonight. Pregame...
May 15, 2026
National Headlines
Trump Delays Planned Strikes on Iran to Allow Room for Peace Talks
Following a report from CNN, President Donald Trump said he will hold off on attacking Iran while diplomatic talks continue, leaving a military option...
20h ago
Trump Weighs Next Steps on Iran Following High-Stakes China Summit
According to CNN, President Trump is considering whether to increase pressure on Iran as diplomatic efforts remain uncertain. Administration officials...
May 18, 2026
USS Gerald R. Ford Returns to Norfolk After Historic 11-Month Deployment
The USS Gerald R. Ford returned to Norfolk, Virginia, after an 11-month deployment that became one of the most demanding stretches for the aircraft ca...
May 17, 2026
National Sports
Kevin Harvick selected to NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2027 along with Jeff Burton, Larry Phillips
Kevin Harvick, who captured the 2014 NASCAR Cup Series championship and won 60 races at the sport’s top level, has been selected to the NASCAR Hall of Fame along with fellow drivers Jeff Burton and Larry Phillips
6h ago
NFL owners approve playing up to 10 international games beyond 2026 season
The NFL will be playing more games overseas
6h ago
Women's flag football on track to gain NCAA championship status before sport makes its Olympic debut
Women’s flag football is on track to gaining NCAA championship status
6h ago
Music News
Blake Shelton Remembers Country Legend Don Schlitz with Emotional ACM Awards Performance
Blake Shelton used his ACM Awards performance to honor Don Schlitz, the songwriter behind The Gambler, following Schlitz's death in April at age 73. T...
May 18, 2026
Biopic Boost: Michael Jackson's 'Essential' Collection Stays Atop U.K. Charts
The latest U.K. albums chart update shows Michael Jackson staying at No. 1 for a second consecutive week with The Essential Michael Jackson, continuin...
May 18, 2026
Paul McCartney Joins Will Ferrell and Chad Smith's Monologue Hijack on 'SNL'
Will Ferrell returned to Saturday Night Live for the Season 51 finale and quickly turned his opening monologue into a familiar joke with a rock twist....
May 18, 2026















