Category Archives: Local News

Forever 605 Day
Today is Forever 605 Day in South Dakota. Katlyn Svendsen, with Travel South Dakota, says 605 Day is a day to celebrate the state we live in. Svendsen says when posting on social media today to use th...
Josh Boelter Jun 04, 2026

Toastmasters Clubs Hosting Joint Open House
Both Toastmasters International clubs in Yankton are hosting a joint open house to invite more people to join either club. Ashley Dimmer, with the Sacred Heart Club, says that this open house is key f...
Scotty Bormann Jun 03, 2026

District 18 Senate and House Results
The Republican candidates in the State Senate and House races in District 18 were decided in the South Dakotan Republican primary Tuesday night. State Senator Lauren Nelson won in a rematch versus for...
Josh Boelter Jun 02, 2026

Yankton County Commission and Auditor Results
Incumbents Dan Klimisch and Ryan Heine, as well as District 18 Representative Julie Auch, have been elected to the Yankton County Commission. Klimisch placed first with 27% of the vote (2,162). Nancy ...
Josh Boelter Jun 02, 2026

District 19 & Bon Homme County Commission Results
D19 State Senator: Kyle Schoenfish: 66% (2,985) Donna Olson: 34% (1,551) TOTAL VOTES: 4,536 D19 State Representative: Jessica Bahmuller: 45% (3,384) Drew Peterson: 36% (2,765) Tanner Michael Hento: 19...
Brayden Butler Jun 02, 2026

District 17 & Vermillion Mayor, School Board Results
D17 State Senator: Sydney Davis: 77% (1,944) Jeffrey D. Church: 23% (596) TOTAL VOTES: 2,540 D17 State Representative: Chris Kassin: 60% (2,133) Troy Redler: 31% (1,106) Robin Schiro: 9% (307) TOTAL V...
Brayden Butler Jun 02, 2026

Need to Know Primary Information
Today is the South Dakota Republican primary. Yankton County Auditor, Patty Hojem, says only republicans can vote today. Winners of the gubernatorial, senate, and house races will go onto the General ...
Josh Boelter Jun 02, 2026

NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Center Announces 2026 Schedule
The NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Center has released their schedule for the 2026 season. Executive Director, Bruce Cull, says events kick off next weekend with the USA Archery Nationals and Team Trials...
Josh Boelter May 28, 2026

Broadway Traffic Light Project Update
The traffic signal replacement project on Broadway in Yankton is still in progress. City of Yankton Public Works Director, Adam Haberman, says 8th, 15th, and 21st streets are complete, but work is sti...
Josh Boelter May 28, 2026

YPD Investigating String of Vehicle Thefts
The Yankton Police Department is investigating a string of vehicle burglaries. Assistant Chief of Police, Monty Rothenberger, says they're investigating a total of 22 burglaries that have occurred in ...
Josh Boelter May 28, 2026













