AAA South Dakota says that over 383,000 South Dakotans will travel for the year-end holidays. Shawn Steward, with AAA South Dakota, says that they’re projecting 92% of travelers to do so by car. Steward says that the weekend between Christmas and New Years will be the busiest time for travel. In total, AAA is projecting…… read more »
A Yankton man has been indicted on one count of Second-Degree Murder and one count of Manslaughter in the First Degree in connection with the death of a Yankton man. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says that Theordore Kranig, Jr., 19, is faces charges for an incident that occurred on December 13th, where a…… read more »
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has announced that a Watertown man has been indicted on four charges in connection with an officer involved shooting that occurred December, 5th in the parking lot of the Yankton High School. Andrew Jondahl, 40, faces charges of Aggravated Assault on A Law Enforcement Officer, Possession of a Firearm…… read more »
The officer involved shooting that occurred at the Yankton High School earlier this month has been ruled justified by South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley. The shooting occurred on December 5th when Yankton Police were notified of a male individual, Andrew Jondahl, 40, sitting in his pickup truck in the Yankton High School parking lot.…… read more »
The Yankton Contact Center is looking for volunteer bell ringers for the Salvation Army for the rest of the holiday season. Executive Director, Rebecca Meier, says that they’re looking to fill in two-hour shifts on Thursday, Friday, and Saturdays. Meier says that bell ringing is a rewarding experience. Meier says that those interested in volunteering…… read more »
The Yankton City Commission authorized an urban boundary map at Thursday’s commission meeting. Community and Economic Development Director, Dave Mingo, says that the map is required every ten years by the Federal Highway Administration. Mingo says that the boundary map indicates potential growth areas. Thursday’s meeting marked the final city commission meeting of the year.…… read more »
The Dakota Theatre and the Yankton Community Library will be showing holiday movies this weekend. Julie Perakslis, the executive director of the Dakota Theatre, says that they will have freewill screenings of “A Christmas Story” on Friday at 7 p.m., “Die Hard” on Saturday at 7 p.m., and “Miracle on 34th Street” on Sunday at…… read more »
The man facing charges in a homicide committed in Yankton last week is set to appear in court Wednesday Theordore Edward Kranig Jr., 19, made his first court appearance on Monday. The alleged incident occurred last Friday when officers were called to a residence in the 1000 block of Walnut Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered…… read more »
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has announced a Springfield woman has been indicted on 26 forgery-related charges connected to crimes committed while she was an employee of the South Dakota Department of Public Safety and performing contract work for the Department of Health. Renee Strong, 55, is accused of forging and falsifying food service…… read more »
A man has been arrested and charged with murder in a death that occurred in Yankton. Yankton Police Chief, Jason Foote, says that authorities were dispatched to the 1000 block of Walnut Street Friday morning for a welfare check. Foote says that upon arrival, an officer found an unresponsive individual and began to attempt life…… read more »
