A man has been arrested after a stabbing that occurred in Yankton Sunday morning. Yankton Police Chief, Jason Foote, says that officers were called to 2nd and Broadway in the early hours of Sunday morning, where they found two males had been assaulted, including one that had been stabbed. Foote says that after an investigation,…… read more »
Another Riverboat Days has wrapped up after a very busy weekend at Riverside Park Michelle Termansen, Co-Chair of the Riverboat Days Committee, talks about how well the weekend went… Termansen notes that the nice temperatures were key to how big the crowds were all weekend long. Termansen talks about improvements on the food…… read more »
The 2024 Riverboat Days Raffle winners are as follows: 5 winners of $500 Cash each Truxedo Tonneau Cover – John Keyes $250 Yankton Thrive Bucks – Tommy Baacke 5 winners of $100 Hy-Vee Gift Cards 4 winners of Eat Your Way Through Yankton Packages Aerial Missouri River Tour with Jake Hoffner – Janice Swanson…… read more »
The Riverboat Days Parade is set for Saturday morning. Parade committee member, Wayne Williamson, says that the parade route will begin on 21st and Douglas. Williamson says that there are 138 entries in this year’s parade. The parade is set to begin at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday.… read more »
The Riverboat Days and Summer Arts Festival is set to kick off today. Yankton Area Arts Executive Director, Rose Hauger, says that they have around 120 art vendors this weekend. Hauger says that they will also have the Mighty Mo Photo Exhibit at GAR Hall on Friday and Saturday. Hauger says that art vendor hours…… read more »
The Extreme Bull Riding Tour is returning to the Yankton Rodeo Arena this weekend. Yankton Rodeo Association President Doug Hevle says those in attendance can expect a great show. Hevle says that tickets can be purchased in advance for cheaper than the gate price at several area businesses. The Rodeo will be held this Saturday…… read more »
This year’s Captain and Belle for Riverboat Days, Tom and Kellie Holmstrom, have been busy preparing for this weekend’s festivities. Tom says that they have been representing as Captain and Belle in several nearby parades over the past few months. Kellie says that they’re honored to be ambassadors for Riverboat Days. Tom and Kellie will…… read more »
Riverboat Days is coming up this weekend with multiple free performances from major musical artists. Riverboat Days Co-Chair John Kraft says that Randy Hauser will headline night one, but a local act is also set to perform. Lit is scheduled to headline night two of Riverboat Days, with returning act Judd Hoos performing as well.…… read more »
Yankton School District Superintendent Dr. Wayne Kindle has been named the President-Elect for the South Dakota School Superintendents Association. Kindle says that being chosen to serve in the role is an honor. Kindle talked about some of the duties that the position entails. Kindle says he is looking forward to the responsibilities of being President-Elect.… read more »
Two people were arrested after a robbery attempt at the Vermillion Casey’s on Jefferson Street earlier this week. Vermillion Police Chief, Crystal Brady, says that the Vermillion Police Department responded to a report of a theft of a large sum of money from Casey’s on Monday. Brady says that the suspect, Harold Carter, 27, from…… read more »
