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Kranig Pleads Not Guilty

January 2, 2025

A Yankton man has pled not guilty in connection with a stabbing death in Yankton on December 13^th, 2024.

Theodore Kranig Jr pled not guilty to charges of 2nd-degree murder and 1st-degree manslaughter during a court appearance on Thursday morning.

The charge of 2^nd-degree murder carries a mandatory life sentence with no option of parole and a fine of up to $50,000. The charge of 1^st-degree manslaughter carries a penalty of up to life in prison with the possibility of parole and a fine of up to $50,000.

Kranig’s trial has been set for the week of June 9^th, 2025. His next court appearance is currently scheduled to be a status hearing on May 8^th at the Yankton County Courthouse.

Totally Yankton 1.2.2025

January 2, 2025

And the first guest of the year is……. The Mayor, Mason Schramm was the first to join Jeff on Totally Yankton this year. He and son, Paxton, talked about some hopes and dreams along with a few fun things to kick of the guest schedule for 2025. If you missed it earlier, click and listen now.

Local Sports 1-2-25

January 2, 2025

Yankton Bucks Basketball fell to the Harrisburg Tigers on New Year’s Eve, 48-40 in ESD Conference play.

Carson Ness led the way for the Bucks, scoring 21 points in the loss. Ness tied for the game-high in scoring with Harrisburg’s Stellen Larson.

Yankton is home for their next game, hosting Brookings tomorrow night in a boys and girls doubleheader beginning at 6:00 PM. Pregame coverage on KYNT and KYNTV begins at 5:30. Bryce Ladwig will be on the call.

Yankton Gazelles Basketball is now 0-4 on the year following their 49-39 loss to Harrisburg on Tuesday.

Eden Wolfgram filled the stat sheet for the Gazelles, finishing with 26 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 steals.

Mount Marty Women’s Basketball fell to Augustana in an exhibition game on Tuesday, 76-60.

The Lancers had three players score in double figures, led by 18 points from Emma Jarovski. Sidney Thue and Kaela Martinez each added 10.

The Lancers are back in action tonight for a men’s and women’s doubleheader against Briar Cliff in Sioux City. The women will play first at 6:00 PM with the men to follow. Pregame coverage on KYNT begins at 5:15. Tehl Tanner will be on the call.

Yankton Bucks and Gazelles Wrestling will be on the road tonight for their first competition since December 21st.

Yankton will compete against Sioux Falls Roosevelt and Brookings in a triangular at Roosevelt High School.

Yankton will face Roosevelt first with Brookings to follow in a rolling schedule. Matches begin at 5:00 PM.

Yankton Bucks Hockey takes the ice tomorrow night, traveling to Sioux Center, Iowa, for a matchup with the Sioux Center Storm.

Yankton currently sits atop the SDAHA standings with 17 points and an 8-2 record following a 3-0 win over Huron last weekend.

Puck drop from Sioux Center is scheduled for 8:00 PM tomorrow night.

The South Dakota State Jackrabbits have named SDSU alum Dan Jackson as their next head football coach.

Jackson played for SDSU from 2003-2005, and was on the coaching staff from 2012-2019. After leaving SDSU, Jackson spent time as the defensive backs coach at Vanderbilt, and most recently the defensive coordinator at Idaho.

Jackson takes the helm from Jimmy Rogers, who took a head coaching job at Washington State in December.

South Dakota Men’s Basketball begins Summit League play today, on the road against Kansas City.

USD enters conference play with a 9-6 overall record, 8-0 at home and 1-6 on the road following a 98-81 loss to Santa Clara on December 21st.

Tip-off from Kansas City is scheduled for 7:00 PM this evening.

South Dakota Women’s Basketball is on the road this evening for their first Summit League game of the year against Denver.

USD enters conference play with a 6-8 overall record, ending their non-conference slate with wins over Mount Marty and South Dakota Mines.

Tip-off from Denver, Colorado is scheduled for 7:00 PM this evening.

South Dakota State Men’s Basketball has their first Summit League game of the season tonight, hosting the Denver Pioneers in Brookings.

SDSU is 9-6 on the year entering conference play, including an undefeated 6-0 record at home.

Tip-off from Brookings is scheduled for 8:00 PM tonight.

South Dakota State Women’s Basketball travels to Tulsa, Oklahoma today to take on Oral Roberts to open Summit League play.

SDSU ended their non-conference schedule with a 10-3 overall record. SDSU fell to #5 Texas in their last non-conference game on December 22nd.

Tip-off from Tulsa, Oklahoma is scheduled for 7:00 PM this evening.

Local Sports 12-31-24

December 31, 2024

Yankton Bucks and Gazelles Basketball returns to the hardwood this afternoon for a doubleheader against Harrisburg.

The Bucks and Gazelles are both looking for their first win of the season. Today’s doubleheader was originally scheduled for December 13th but was postponed due to inclement weather.

The Gazelles play first at 12:30 PM with the Bucks to follow. Pregame coverage on KYNT and KYNTV begins at noon. Bryce Ladwig will be on the call.

Mount Marty Women’s Basketball is on the road this afternoon for an exhibition game against Augustana University.

The Lancers are 6-7 on the year. Today’s exhibition game will not count towards MMU’s record and will be their first contest since December 18th.

Tip-off from Sioux Falls is scheduled for 4:00 PM this afternoon.

Mount Marty Men’s Basketball returns to action on Thursday, taking on the Briar Cliff Chargers in Sioux City, Iowa.

The Lancer men are 6-7 entering the new year, 3-4 in GPAC play. MMU fell to Morningside in their last conference game on December 14th.

Thursday’s game will be part of a men’s and women’s doubleheader. The women play first at 6:00 PM with the men to follow. Pregame coverage on KYNT begins at 5:15. Tehl Tanner will be on the call.

Yankton Bucks and Gazelles Wrestling travels to Sioux Falls on Thursday for a triangular.

Yankton will face the hosts Sioux Falls Roosevelt and Brookings during the event. Matches are scheduled to begin at 5:00 PM with a rolling schedule.

Area High School Basketball Results (12/30):

Boys Basketball:

Cedar Catholic beat Winnebago 67-61.
Crofton defeated Wynot 53-31.

Girls Basketball:

Cedar Catholic defeated Plattsmouth 61-47.
Crofton topped West Point-Beemer 53-39.
Wynot fell to Archangels Catholic 43-36.

Area High School Schedule For Today (12/31):

Boys Basketball:

Yankton @ Harrisburg.
Bon Homme @ Gayville-Volin.

Girls Basketball:

Yankton @ Harrisburg.
Bon Homme @ Gayville-Volin.

United Way of Yankton Donates Beds to Families

December 30, 2024

The United Way of Greater Yankton was able to donate bed frames and mattresses to families in need around Yankton this Holiday Season.

United Way Executive Director Jesse Bailey says that the long-term partnership United Way has with Slumberland in Yankton provided the beds, with an added donation of bedding from the Fairfield Inn & Suites.

Bailey adds that the Knights of Columbus were able to deliver the beds directly to the families in need.

In total, the United Way of Greater Yankton and their partners were able to donate 21 beds to families during the holidays.

Rushmore Rumble Returning to Yankton

December 30, 2024

The NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Center will be hosting its fifth annual Rushmore Rumble tournament starting this Friday.

NFAA Executive Director Bruce Cull says this event started during the COVID-19 Pandemic as a way for archers to continue competing during lockdown.

The tournament will take place over the span of three days, starting with practice Friday and ending with a finale on Sunday at approximately 2pm.

Over 400 archers from across 40 states and several countries will be competing at this event.

Spectators are welcome to attend at no cost between the hours of 9 am to 6 pm.

Local Sports 12-30-24

December 29, 2024

Mount Marty Men’s Basketball fell to the Omaha Mavericks on Saturday, 81-51 in an exhibition game.

Tash Lunday and Brandon Garcia tied for the team-high in scoring with 14 points each. Lunday added 7 rebounds as well.

The Lancers return to GPAC play on Thursday with a road matchup against Briar Cliff in Sioux City, Iowa.

Yankton Bucks and Gazelles Basketball return to the hardwood tomorrow afternoon for a doubleheader against Harrisburg.

The Bucks and Gazelles are both looking for their first win of the season. Tomorrow’s doubleheader was originally scheduled for December 13th, but was postponed due to inclement weather.

The Gazelles play first at 12:30 PM with the Bucks to follow. Pregame coverage on KYNT and KYNTV begins at noon. Bryce Ladwig will be on the call.

Mount Marty Women’s Basketball is on the road tomorrow afternoon for an exhibition game against Augustana University.

The Lancers are 6-7 on the year. Tomorrow’s exhibition game will not count towards MMU’s record, and will be their first contest since December 18th.

Tip-off from Sioux Falls is scheduled for 4:00 PM tomorrow afternoon.

Yankton Bucks Hockey picked up their 4th straight win on Saturday, defeating the Huron All-Stars 3-0.

The Bucks outshot Huron 61-11 during the match. Jack Pedersen (Ped-er-sin), Tucker Renken, and Kaden Schramm each had a goal and an assist. Luke Moeller kept a shutout in goal for Yankton.

Yankton returns to the ice on Friday to take on the Sioux Center Storm in Sioux Center, Iowa.

The Yankton Press and Dakotan announced their male and female athletes of the year last week, selecting Matthew Sheldon as Male Athlete of the Year and Nora Krajewski as Female Athlete of the Year.

Sheldon helped lead the Bucks to the Class 11-AA Semifinals during the football season, earning All-State and All-American honors in the process.

Krajewski finished her Junior tennis season with her 2nd straight Flight 1 Singles State Title, as well as a state title in double play alongside her sister Sabrina, finishing a perfect 28-0 in doubles.

Former South Dakota State Head Football Coach Jimmy Rogers has been announced as the new head coach at Washington State.

During his two-year tenure at SDSU, Rogers tallied a 27-3 overall record, making the FCS Semifinals this year and winning a National Title last season.

Rogers takes over a Washington State program coming off an 8-5 season and an appearance in the DirecTV Holiday Bowl. No replacement for Rogers has been announced at this time.

Local Sports 12-27-24

December 27, 2024

Mount Marty Men’s Basketball returns from their holiday break tomorrow afternoon, taking on Omaha in an exhibition game.

The Lancers hold a 6-7 overall record. Tomorrow’s game will not count towards the Lancers record, due to Omaha being an NCAA Division I opponent.

Tip-off from Omaha, Nebraska is scheduled for 7:05 PM tomorrow night.

The South Dakota Coyotes have announced that Tim Morrison will now serve as the Scott & Lisa Jones Family offensive coordinator with Matt Vitzhum (Vitt-zum) serving as Co-Offensive Coordinator.

Morrison originally joined the Coyotes staff in the spring of 2023, having served as the tight ends coach since his hiring.

Vitzhum joined the Coyotes staff before the start of the 2024 season, serving as the program’s wide receivers coach this year.

Morrison and Vitzhum’s promotions follow the departure of former Offensive Coordinator Josh Davis, who was announced as the new Offensive Coordinator for Fresno State on Thursday.

Yankton Bucks Hockey returns to action tomorrow night, taking on the Huron All-Stars in Huron.

Yankton enters the contest with a 7-2 overall record. Yankton defeated Huron earlier this year in Yankton, 5-4 in overtime.

Puck drop from Huron is scheduled for 5:00 PM tomorrow night.

South Dakota State Men’s Basketball wraps up their non-conference schedule on Sunday, as they travel to Tuscaloosa, Alabama to take on the Alabama Crimson Tide.

SDSU is 9-5 on the year following their 87-72 win over Chadron State on December 19th. Alabama is ranked #5 in the country with a 10-2 record.

Tip-off is scheduled for 2:00 PM Sunday afternoon.

All Yankton High School winter athletics are off for the time being, allowing students a break during the Holiday season. Each sports first competition back is listed below.

Yankton Bucks and Gazelles Basketball are on the road on Tuesday, December 31st to take on the Harrisburg Tigers.

The games on New Year’s Eve were originally scheduled for December 13th, but were postponed due to inclement weather.

Yankton Bucks and Gazelles Wrestling return to the mats on Thursday, January 2nd for a triangular in Sioux Falls.

Yankton will have duals with the hosts Sioux Falls Roosevelt and Brookings during the meet.

Yankton Gymnastics has the longest break of any sport, with their return competition scheduled for Monday, January 6th.

Yankton will compete in a triangular on the 6th. Yankton will fast the hosts Madison and Huron during the event.

Totally Yankton 12.24.2024

December 24, 2024

Merry “Kriss” mas! Kriss Thury, Director at the Center in Yankton, stopped by for a visit with Jeff this morning on Totally Yankton. They talked about the very well attended Christmas party yesterday, the winner of the Center Stitchers Quilt, the New Years Eve party and a few other things. If you missed it earlier, click and listen now.

Local Sports 12-24-24

December 24, 2024

All Yankton High School winter athletics are off for the time being, allowing students a break during the Holiday season.

A brief rundown of each team’s season and their first game back from break are listed below.

Yankton Bucks Basketball is 0-2 to start their season with losses to Sioux Falls Washington, 51-47, and Sioux Falls Lincoln, 69-29.

The Bucks return to the hardwood on December 31st for a road matchup against the Harrisburg Tigers.

Yankton Gazelles Basketball is 0-3 on the year, most recently suffering a 72-33 defeat at the hands of Sioux Falls Washington.

The first game back from break for the Gazelles is a road matchup with the Harrisburg Tigers on New Year’s Eve.

Yankton Bucks Wrestling took home 3rd place as a team in their most recent event, hosted by Sioux Falls Washington.

Damian Janish led Yankton, claiming 1st place at 113 pounds. Also for the Bucks, Devon Coke (126), and Shayce Platt (165) placed 2nd in their classes. Joelton Reimnitz-Hahn (138), Bode Thurman (144), and CorBin Sayler (175) each placed third.

Yankton is off until January 2nd for a triangular with Sioux Falls Roosevelt and Brookings in Sioux Falls.

Yankton Gazelles Wrestling also finished 3rd in the last event, hosted by Sioux Falls Washington this past weekend.

Alexis Brenden led the way for Yankton, claiming the 120-pound championship, while Chloe Caton took 3rd at 107.

Yankton is off until January 2nd for a triangular with Sioux Falls Roosevelt and Brookings in Sioux Falls.

Yankton Gazelles Gymnastics placed 10th in their last competition before the break, the Jill McCormick Invitational Gymnastics Meet last weekend.

Burkely Olson led the Gazelles with a 20th-place finish in the all-around competition, followed by Avery Portillo in 21st. The Gazelles finished with a score of 131.425.

Yankton is off until their road triangular in Madison on January 6th.

Yankton Bucks Hockey is 7-2 on the year and currently the #1 team in the state standings with 15 points.

Yankton is coming off a 6-2 win in their last match against Watertown. Jack Pedersen currently leads the team in goals with 10, while Tucker Renken leads in assists with 13 and points with 20.

Yankton returns to the ice on Saturday, December 28th for a road game against Huron.

Mount Marty Athletics are currently on a hiatus during the holiday break, with several teams returning to action around the New Year.

A brief rundown of each team’s season and their first game back from break are listed below.

Mount Marty Men’s Basketball is 6-7 overall, 3-4 in GPAC play entering the Holiday break.

The Lancers fell to Valley City State in their most recent game, 76-66 last Friday inside Cimpl Arena. The Lancers are currently led by Tash Lunday, who’s averaging 23.7 points and 9.5 rebounds per game.

The Lancer men return to action with an exhibition game in Omaha on December 28th against the Omaha Mavericks.

Mount Marty Women’s Basketball is 6-7 overall, 0-7 in GPAC play, heading into the break.

The Lancers fell to Morningside in their last non-exhibition game, 72-50 on December 14th. Sidney Thue currently leads MMU with 11.4 points and 7.7 rebounds per game.

The Lancer women return to the court on December 31st for an exhibition game against Augustana in Sioux Falls.

Mount Marty Indoor Track and Field has had a pair of meets to start the season, with the last taking place on the 13th and 14th of December.

In their last meet, the Lancers claimed 14 event victories. The Lancer women claimed 10 event wins with the men taking home 4. Zelie Sorensen led the Lancer women with wins in the 60 and 200-meter runs, as well as being part of the 1600-relay team with Alexis Even, Josey Wahlstrom, and Hannah Killinger. Wahlstrom also won the 400-meter run.

Austin Gobel finished 1st in the 200 and 2nd in the 60 for the Lancer men. Logan Ferrari won the 3,000 and Owen Koontz won the 1,000 for MMU. The Lancers finished 1st and 2nd in the 600, with Jacob Kueny in 1st and Carl Massa in 2nd.

The Lancers are off for the Holiday break, with their next meet being the MMU Open on January 11th.