Yankton Firefighters responded to a fire at the Sunrise Apartments on Green St. Monday. Yankton Fire Chief, Tim Linke, says that the fire was reported by a resident around 10 a.m. Monday. Linke says that when units arrived on scene, a resident reported that they could smell something burning in one of the hallways. Linke…… read more »
Yankton Thrive and Interchange hosted a District 18 Candidate forum Monday. Rose Hauger, who moderated the debate, says that forums like this one are important because it can help educate voters on the candidates and their views. Hauger says that absentee voting begins on Friday. The candidates for the House of Representatives include incumbent Julie…… read more »
There is a new non-profit organization trying to raise money in town, to benefit recent foster children. Katheryn Hickey, Founder and President of PROOF, talks about why she started the organization… Hickey describes the purpose for their current fundraising efforts… Hickey notes that the group will be at Hy-Vee every Saturday…… read more »
The 8th and Burleigh Street intersection will be closed beginning Monday. According to the City of Yankton, the contractor will be completing underground utility work as part of the 8th Street reconstruction project. Detours will be set up and travelers are recommended to find an alternate route. The underground work is anticipated to take approximately…… read more »
Side By Side by Sondheim will be at the Dakota Theatre this weekend. Co-Director, Amy Miner, says that Side by Side is a musical review of the work of American composer Stephen Sondheim. Co-Director, Julie Amsberry, says that they have a small cast of around ten people. Showtimes for Side by Side by Sondheim are…… read more »
The annual Airport Breakfast is set for Sunday, September 15th. Lori Roinstead, with the Yankton Regional Aviation Association, says that they will serve pancakes, sausage, orange drink, coffee, and milk. Roinstead says that the breakfast costs $10 for adults, $5 for kids ages 5-10, and free for fly-in pilots and kids under 5-years-old. Roinstead says…… read more »
Yankton Thrive hosted a discussion on IM 28 Thursday. The measure, if passed, would repeal the state’s existing tax on items sold for human consumption. Both Rick Weiland, who is the who is the measure’s sponsor, and Nathan Sanderson, who is the executive director of the South Dakota Retailers Association, spoke at the event. Weiland…… read more »
United Way of Greater Yankton will be hosting their 2025 Community Campaign Kick Off and Appreciation Event on Thursday, September 19th. Executive Director, Jesse Bailey, says that during the event at the Boat House, they will announce their goal for their 2025 campaign. Bailey says that they will also be handing out some awards that…… read more »
Yankton will have a new tire store opening later this month. Les Schwab Tires will be opening on September 25th, where JoDean’s used to be at 2101 Broadway. Store Manager, Silas Grey, says that Les Schwab is currently hiring before their opening on the 25th. Grey, who has been working at Les Schwab since he…… read more »
Manitou held a ribbon cutting ceremony for their expansion project at their Yankton location Tuesday. Plant Manager, Greg Huus, says that the expansion project was 75,000 square feet. Huus says that due to the expansion, they have been able to add on 50 new people over the past two years. Huus says that the Manitou…… read more »
