The Meridian District of Yankton played host to a very historic state convention over the last several days. Aaron Zahn (zaan), outgoing Grand Master of Masons of South Dakota, talks about why Yankton and why Riverfront Event Center were chosen… This weekend celebrated the Grand Lodge’s 150th Anniversary, and Yankton has the…… read more »
Governor Kristi Noem held a press conference Saturday morning to address flooding concerns in Southeastern South Dakota. Noem says that the James River in Yankton County could crest at 25ft and the Vermillion River in Clay County could crest as high as 30ft. Noem says that the crest is expected to occur Monday or Tuesday.…… read more »
The future of ambulance services in Yankton County was a major topic of discussion at the most recent county commission meeting. At the meeting on June 18th, Yankton County Commission Chair John Marquardt said that the commission is not looking to act on anything right now, but ambulance services are a cost inefficiency to Yankton…… read more »
A petition circulating the creation of a potential Business Improvement District (BID) in the Meridian District has been delayed. Business owners in the Meridian District have had a series of meetings regarding a BID in the Meridian District over the last few months. If established, the district would tax property owners $2.60 per $1,000 of…… read more »
The Nebraska State Patrol is seeking information on the whereabouts of a Yankton man who fled law enforcement in South Dakota and Nebraska Wednesday. The NSP is reporting at approximately 4:15 p.m. Wednesday, they were informed that the South Dakota Highway Patrol was in pursuit of a motorcycle that was traveling southbound toward Nebraska. The…… read more »
Roy’zzz Premium Cannabis has officially opened in Yankton. Owner Roy Neilsen says that opening Roy’zzz is the culmination of a long process to get to this point. General Manager of Dispensaries JD Gordon says that in order to make a purchase from Roy’zzz, customers must have a medical marijuana card. Roy’zzz hosted a ribbon cutting…… read more »
June is Pride Month and to celebrate, Yankton’s pride organization Somewhere Over the Rainbow will be hosting a couple of events on Saturday. Cohan Pietz, with Somewhere Over the Rainbow, says that they will be holding a pride walk at the Meridian Bridge at 1 p.m. Pietz says that they will also have a Spotlight…… read more »
The Yankton County Commission is considering several options when it comes to the future of ambulance services in Yankton County. Yankton County Commission Chair John Marquardt says that the commission is not looking to act on anything right now, but ambulance services are a cost inefficiency to Yankton County. One option that was mentioned was…… read more »
The exterior lanes of a portion of East Highway 50 in Yankton are being closed. Yankton Public Works Director Adam Haberman says that closure is due to work on a sanitary sewer extension, in relation to a project on Whiting Drive. Haberman asks drivers to be mindful and to give crews space to work during…… read more »
Jennifer Schurman of Yankton appeared in court for a status hearing on Monday concerning the death of her infant daughter in February. Schurman faces charges of 2nd-degree manslaughter, Abuse or Cruelty of a Minor, Possession of a Controlled Substance, and contempt, to which she pled not guilty in March. During the hearing, Defense Attorney Douglas…… read more »
