Local News
Rothschadl Pleads Not Guilty to Falsifying Evidence Charges
Former Yankton County Sheriff's Deputy Michael Rothschadl has pled not guilty to Falsifying Evidence charges. Rothschadl, 56, appeared in Yankton County Court Thursday morning, along with his attorney Manuel De Castro. Rothschadl faces two felony charges, Offering Forged or Fraudulent Evidence, which has a max sentence...
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Yankton City Commission Tables Potential Water Rate Increase After Discovering 2016 Error
The Yankton City Commission is considering whether or not they will raise water rates after discovering an error that dates back to 2016. City Finance Officer, Lisa Yardley, says the city found an error that shows that 667 Yankton homes have been coded incorrectly since the introduction of a resolution in 2016 that cal...
Nov 11, 2026
Yankton Educator Wins SD PE Teacher of the Year
Yankton High School PE Teacher Nikki Iwan has been selected as SHAPE SD's High School Physical Education Teacher of the Year. YSD Superintendent, Dr. Wayne Kindle, says the award is well deserved. The Yankton School Board recognized Iwan at their meeting on Monday.
Nov 11, 2026
Local Sports
Local Sports - Thursday, November 12, 2026
Mount Marty Men's Basketball picked up their 4th win of the season last night, defeating Mayville State 98-82. Sutton Arend and Mac Ryken both had double-doubles in the win. Arend posted game-highs of 28 points and 10 rebounds, with Ryken adding 11 points and 10 assists. The Lancers open GPAC play on Saturday in Sioux ...
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Local Sports - Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Mount Marty Women's Basketball improved to 6-0 last night with a 65-49 victory over William Penn. Bella Swedlund powered the Lancer offense, posting a game-high 22 points in the win, adding 6 rebounds and 3 steals. The undefeated Lancers open GPAC play on Saturday, taking on Dordt in Sioux Center, Iowa. The Defenders e...
Nov 11, 2026
Local Sports - Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Mount Marty Quarterback Rugby Ryken is the first player in program history to be named GPAC Offensive Player of the Week, the conference announced on Monday. Ryken, a senior from Yankton, piled up nearly 400 yards of total offense in a 59-14 over Waldorf. He threw for six touchdowns while completing 26-of-37 passes for...
Nov 10, 2026
National Headlines
Brooklyn Building Collapse Leaves Two Dead and 17 Injured as Rescue Crews Search Rubble
A three-story building collapsed in Brooklyn, New York, on Wednesday, November 11, killing at least two people and injuring 17 others, including seven...
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Strait of Hormuz Shipping Risks Push Oil Prices Up From Two-Month Lows
Oil prices rose on Wednesday, November 11, as continued attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz raised concerns about oil supplies despite hopes f...
Nov 11, 2026
U.S. Moves Military Aircraft From Second UK Air Base Following Reported Iran Threat
The U.S. military moved several aircraft from RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk, England, on Monday, November 9, following a reported threat linked to Iran. R...
Nov 10, 2026
National Sports
The coach who energized U.S. soccer at the World Cup is on the verge of leaving for a job in England
Mauricio Pochettino had the United States on a roll at the World Cup
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Finnish native Aho scores twice as first-place Hurricanes top Kraken 4-1 in Helsinki
Sebastian Aho scored twice as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Seattle Kraken 4-1 in the NHL’s Global Series opener in Helsinki, Finland
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Warriors star Stephen Curry suffers torn oblique muscle and will be sidelined at least two weeks
Stephen Curry will miss at least two weeks for the Golden State Warriors with a torn oblique muscle, an injury that comes with the NBA’s all-time 3-point leader on pace for one of the best seasons of his 18-year career
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Music News
Andrew Gold Scores First No. 1 Hit With Halloween Song 15 Years After His Death
Andrew Gold, the late singer-songwriter behind the song that inspired The Golden Girls theme, has reached a new career milestone thanks to a Halloween...
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'Purple Rain' Musical Sets 2027 Broadway Dates With Jordan Fisher as 'The Kid'
Jordan Fisher is set to take on one of Prince's most recognizable roles as Purple Rain prepares for its Broadway debut in 2027. The production announc...
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Paul McCartney Ranks Among World's Three Richest Musicians With $1.4 Billion Fortune
More than six decades after finding fame with The Beatles, Paul McCartney continues to build on his remarkable career. The legendary musician now has ...
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