Local News
Avera Cancer Institute Ribbon Cutting
Avera hosted a ribbon cutting for the new Avera Cancer Institute within the Ness Family Center on Friday. Janna Binder, the Clinical Manager at the Avera Cancer Institute, says the facility will offer medical oncology, radiation oncology, chemotherapy infusion, clinical research, genetic counseling and other support se...
Jun 26, 2026
Local Lodge Receives State-Wide Award
One of the Masonic Lodges in Yankton just received a prestigious state-wide honor at a recent meeting. Brian Pulling, Grand Master of Masons of South Dakota, says that Valhalla Lodge is very deserving as Lodge of the Year... The officer installation for Valhalla Lodge will be at 5pm on Tuesday, June 30th in the basemen...
Jun 25, 2026
Educational Forum Hosted by Yankton Thrive
On Tuesday night at the Elks Club, Yankton Thrive hosted an Education Forum about three topics before the Yankton County Commission. Over two and a half hours the three topics discussed were: Senate Bill 96 for property tax relief; the County Road and Bridge Levy; and Data Centers. Scott Sandal, VP of Client Services w...
Jun 25, 2026
Local Sports
Local Sports - Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Entering the final day of June, Yankton Post 12 are ranked 2nd in the latest South Dakota Legion Baseball standings with an 11-4 record. Yankton are coming off a 4-1 stretch out west last week, with their lone loss coming to #1 Rapid City Post 22, with the two teams splitting the doubleheader. As it stands, Yankton has...
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Local Sports - Monday, June 29, 2026
Yankton Post 12 wrapped up their west river trip this past Friday with a doubleheader sweep of Spearfish in Legion Baseball action. Sam Gokie played a part in six of Yankton's runs in game one, four RBIs and two runs scored, en route to an 11-0 win in five innings. Kaden Hunhoff earned the win on the mound, tossing fou...
Jun 29, 2026
Local Sports - Friday, June 26, 2026
Yankton Post 12 split their legion baseball doubleheader last night against Rapid City Post 22 in Rapid City. Game one saw Yankton claim a hard-fought 1-0 win in 13 innings. Easton Feser scored the winning run on a sacrifice fly from Beck Ryken. Chase Cooley and Boston Frick combined for the shutout, allowing only six ...
Jun 26, 2026
National Headlines
Washington Prepares for Massive Security Operation Ahead of America's 250th Birthday Celebration
Federal officials are putting the final pieces in place for an extensive security operation as Washington, D.C., gets ready to host the nation's 250th...
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U.S. and Iran Move Toward Talks After New Strikes
CNN reported that the United States and Iran have agreed to pause further strikes after a sharp escalation tied to the Strait of Hormuz. The reported ...
Jun 29, 2026
Kentucky Flooding Leaves Four Dead as Emergency Crews Respond to Widespread Storm Damage
Kentucky officials said four people died after heavy thunderstorms caused severe flooding across parts of the state, leading Gov. Andy Beshear to decl...
Jun 28, 2026
National Sports
A bat flip, a shout of 'Venezuela' and tears for home as Red Sox 1B Willson Contreras plays on
Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras knows people in Venezuela are suffering after two massive earthquakes
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Saibari's shootout winner sends Morocco past the Netherlands
Ismael Saibari scored the decisive goal in a penalty shootout, and Morocco sent the Netherlands to its earliest World Cup exit, eliminating the Dutch 3-2 after a 1-1 draw
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Shohei Ohtani homers to lead Dodgers' offensive onslaught in 9-4 win over A's
Shohei Ohtani hit a three-run homer to support Eric Lauer in his conventional return to the starting rotation as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Athletics 9-4
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Music News
Vanilla Ice Performance Canceled After Weather Forces Freedom 250 Concert to End Early
A planned performance by Vanilla Ice at the Freedom 250 concert in Washington, D.C., was canceled after organizers ended the event because of concerns...
Jun 29, 2026
30 Years Later, 'Wannabe' Is Still One of Pop's Biggest Anthems
The Spice Girls' debut single Wannabe has reached its 30th anniversary, marking another milestone for one of the most recognizable pop songs of the 19...
Jun 28, 2026
Lionel Richie Postpones Shows After Health Scare
Lionel Richie has postponed two concerts after experiencing a dizzy spell during the opening night of his tour with Earth, Wind & Fire. The singer...
Jun 28, 2026















