Tuesday is election day, and Yankton County Auditor, Patty Hojem, has all the information that voters in Yankton County need to know. Hojem says that there are six voting centers in Yankton County. Hojem says that voters need some form of identification on them. Hojem says that polls open at 7 a.m. on Tuesday and…… read more »
Yankton County has been in and out of open burn bans over the last few weeks. Yankton County Emergency Management Director, Paul Scherschligt, says that they determine if a burn ban is necessary based on forecasts from the National Weather Service. Scherschligt says that even though there isn’t a burn ban in place right now,…… read more »
Tomorrow is Halloween, and AAA South Dakota and the Yankton Police Department are asking trick-or-treaters and drivers to be safe on Halloween night. Shawn Steward, with AAA South Dakota, says that children are two times more likely to be hit by a vehicle on Halloween night compared to any other day of the year. Steward…… read more »
The Yankton City Commission listened to a draft of an active transportation plan for the city during their work session Monday night. Several City of Yankton staff members, including Duane Johnson, the Information and Technology Services Director, GIS Analyst, Kristin Yonke, and Community Development Director, Dave Mingo, spoke during the work session. Johnson laid out…… read more »
Dakota Theatre has tabbed Julie Perakslis as its new Executive Director. Peraklis, who has served in many roles in the Yankton Community, including time as the Executive Director of Keep Yankton Beautiful, says that she “Loves the world of theatre”, and has volunteered many times over the years with various productions at the Dakota Theatre.…… read more »
The Yankton High School’s student newspaper, “The Woksape”, recently secured first place at Press Days. Woksape advisor, Kaiti Ladwig, says that Press Days is a journalism event where high school newspapers and yearbooks across the state are recognized for their achievements. Ladwig says that ‘The Woksape’ earned a Superior rating, scoring 78 out of 90…… read more »
The lights around the Yankton County Government Center are about to change. Rob Stickney, the County Veteran’s Services Officer, talks about when it is happening… Stickney notes that Operation Green Light is a national effort to show support for our military veterans, and to raise awareness about available benefits.… read more »
The best way to celebrate the end of the election season is enjoying some delicious, home-made soups, according to VFW Post 791. Rob Stickney, Yankton County Veteran’s Service Officer and a VFW volunteer, lays out what they have to offer to the public…. Stickney talks about some of the upgrades that have…… read more »
Yankton’s VFW Post 791 is getting into the holiday spirit with some special events on Halloween. Rob Stickney, Yankton County Veteran’s Services Officer and VFW volunteer, describes what is happening on Thursday… The chislic will be available from 5:30 until 7:30pm, says Stickney, and patrons will have the choice between beef or sheep.…… read more »
The Yankton High School Theatre Department is gearing up for their annual fall play. Stacie Pietz, the Assistant Director, says that the play is titled Peter and the Star Catcher and is the origin story of Peter Pan. Pietz also gave a rundown of the production’s cast. Showtimes for Peter and the Star Catcher are…… read more »
