The City of Yankton has been preparing for the winter weather season. Yankton City Manager, Amy Leon, says that city crews are ready for when winter weather hits. Leon says that there are several ways that citizens can help accommodate city crews during winter weather. Leon says that the city will have weather updates throughout…… read more »
Longtime Yankton County State’s Attorney Robert Klimisch will be stepping down from the role after 20 years. Klimisch, who did not seek re-election, will leave the role at the beginning of the new year. Klimisch says that he is honored to have been able to serve as the state’s attorney for as long as he…… read more »
Yankton County has adopted a new flood plain ordinance. County Commissioner, Dan Klimisch, voiced his displeasure for the ordinance, calling it a huge overreach by the federal government. Commission Chair, John Marquardt, says that the county had to adopt the ordinance in order to be eligible for flood insurance. The flood plain ordinance will not…… read more »
The Yankton County Commission is weighing the feasibility of adding a juvenile detention center in the county. Yankton County Sheriff, Preston Crissey, says that part of the reason they’re considering the addition of a new facility is because Minnehaha County, which is where Yankton County currently sends its juveniles, is raising its daily rates at…… read more »
The annual Yankton Community Holiday Feast is set for next Wednesday. Nancy Teachout, who helps organize the feast, says that it will be held at the Calvary Baptist Church at 2407 Broadway from 4:30 until 7 p.m. Teachout says that those interested in volunteering at or donating food to the feast can do so by…… read more »
Yankton Area Arts is hosting Crimson Door once again this holiday season. Executive Director, Rose Hauger, says that during the holidays, the G.A.R. Hall Art Gallery is converted into a holiday shop that features the work of over 40 artists and crafters. Hauger says that Crimson Door opened Monday. Hauger says that Crimson Door will…… read more »
The parking lot at Event Central has been revamped. Matt Evans, the Owner of Event Central, says that some of work done in the parking lot included patch work and resurfacing. Along with the new parking lot, Evans teased several announcements coming soon. Evans, who bought the mall last June, says that he is happy…… read more »
Yankton High School Senior Aliya Fluke signed with Mount Marty University on Wednesday to continue her athletic and academic career as a Lancer Cheerleader. Fluke says her journey as a cheerleader started outside of Yankton as a 5th grader in Pierre. Fluke added that the community around Mount Marty was a key factor in her…… read more »
The construction project on 8th street in Yankton has been completed. Yankton City Manager, Amy Leon, says that were several things done during the project. The project began in July, taking just over four months to complete.… read more »
South Dakota Senator John Thune has been named the next U.S. Senate Majority Leader. Thune says that he is extremely honored to have earned the support of his colleagues to lead the Senate. Thune says that this is a major victory for South Dakota. Thune will succeed Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell in the role.… read more »
