Local News
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.
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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...
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Yankton County Search and Rescue Life Jacket Event
The Yankton County Search and Rescue team hosted their annual life jacket giveaway on Thursday. Search and rescue team member, Cara Conrad-Koupal , says the event is a great for search and rescue to be able to connect with the community. Conrad-Koupal says search and rescue gave out around 300 life jackets to kids for ...
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Local Sports
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...
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Local Sports - Thursday, May 14, 2026
The Yankton Bucks host the Sturgis Scoopers tomorrow 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 tomorrow nig...
May 14, 2026
Local Sports - Wednesday, May 13, 2026
The Yankton Bucks placed 4th as a team at the ESD Tennis Conference Championships yesterday, led by a runner-up finish at flight 3 singles for Chris Rockne. Rockne also earned a consolation championship at flight 2 doubles. The Bucks earned a consolation championship or better at every flight in both singles and double...
May 13, 2026
National Headlines
Trump Claims China Eyes Major US Oil Purchases Following Beijing Summit
President Donald Trump said China is interested in buying oil from the United States, adding energy to the list of issues tied to the relationship bet...
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U.S. Calls on China to Help Press Iran Over Gulf Tensions
U.S. officials are urging China to use its influence with Iran as concerns continue over Tehran's actions in the Gulf. Secretary of State Marco Rubio ...
May 14, 2026
Trade and Diplomacy: What to Expect from Trump's State Visit to Beijing
President Donald Trump's state visit to China is set to put trade, diplomacy, and global security on the same table as he meets with Chinese President...
May 13, 2026
National Sports
NFL: Chiefs' early primetime games not tied to Patrick Mahomes' knee recovery
The NFL’s decision to put the Kansas City Chiefs in primetime windows the first two weeks of the season wasn’t meant to be a hint on how fast Patrick Mahomes will recover from knee surgery
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Canada holds off Sweden to open ice hockey worlds
Canada has beaten Sweden 5-3 to open the ice hockey world championship in Switzerland
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The Preakness at Laurel Park has a little bit of everything but the Kentucky Derby winner
The 151st Preakness Stakes is set to offer excitement despite lacking a Kentucky Derby winner aiming for the Triple Crown
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Music News
A World Cup First: Madonna, Shakira, and BTS Set for 2026 Final Halftime Show
Madonna, Shakira, and BTS are set to headline the first halftime show ever staged during a FIFA World Cup final, organizers confirmed Thursday. The pe...
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Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and More Join the National Recording Registry
The Library of Congress has announced 25 new additions to the National Recording Registry for 2026, recognizing recordings considered culturally, hist...
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'Street of Dreams': U2 Surprises Fans with School Bus Performance in Historic Mexico City
U2 brought a surprise video shoot to Mexico City this week, with the band seen performing from the top of a decorated school bus in the city's histori...
May 14, 2026















