The Yankton County Sheriff’s Office unveiled their new patch on the 4th of July, commemorating the history of Yankton County. Yankton County Sheriff Preston Crissey says that the change is one that he has been considering since he took office in 2023. Sheriff Crissey says that many historical references to Yankton County are…… read more »
The Yankton County Highway Department is looking to expand their abilities in the north-east corner of the county. Commission Vice Chair, Wanda Howey-Fox, talks about the upgrade from the undersized current building in Irene… Yankton County Highway Superintendent, Mike Sedlacek, talks about how big of an upgrade this purchase would be… Sedlacek…… read more »
Yankton is set to celebrate the 4th of July this weekend will be hosting events on the 4th and 5th. Parks and Rec Director Todd Larson says that the festivities will include the first Music at the Meridian of the year. The night will conclude with fireworks over the Meridian Bridge scheduled for 10 p.m.…… read more »
Last night, the Yankton County Commission continued their discussion about ambulance service in the county. Troy Cowman, Senior Paramedic, talks about the option of returning to a volunteer force and not being profitable. Eric Van Dusen, Ambulance Administrator, talks about what they will have ready for the next County Commission meeting. …… read more »
7/2/24 JB The annual 3rd on 3rd block party is back Wednesday on 3rd and Douglas in the Meridian District. Event Organizer Tara Leonard says that 3rd on 3rd is the perfect pregame for the 4th of July festivities. Leonard says that the Rock Hardys will be playing live. 3rd on…… read more »
Yankton Thrive is hosting a summer 2024 Bucket List Challenge in Yankton. Thrive Tourism Director Brittany Wagner says that the bucket list is compiled of must-see spots in Yankton. Wagner says that it also a great way to discover some of the hidden gems in the area. Wagner says that they…… read more »
The Fourth of July holiday is upon us, and Yankton Deputy Fire Chief Daniel Prendable has some safety tips for those planning on setting off fireworks this week. Prendable says that firework displays without written permission are prohibited Prendable says that anyone with questions regarding rules and regulations for fireworks or in…… read more »
The 4th of July is tomorrow and Shawn Steward with AAA is projecting that over 85% of South Dakotans traveling for the holiday will do so by car. Steward says that travelers should be weary of flooding in the southeastern part of the state. Steward says AAA is projecting over 70 million people to travel…… read more »
In observation of the Independence Day holiday, the City of Yankton Solid Waste Collection will be closed on July 4th. The schedule for garbage and recycling routes for that day will be scheduled as follows: The Transfer station will be closed on July 4th, opened from 8:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, July 5th,…… read more »
AAA Yankton will be hosting a TSA Precheck Enrollment Event July 8th through the 12th. Terri Gillam, the Retail Manager for AAA Yankton, says that this is the first time Yankton has hosted the event. Gillam says that it will help make the airport security experience much easier Gillam says that the precheck enrollment only…… read more »
