Category Archives: Local News

No Parking at Intersection by Yankton Middle School

No Parking at Intersection by Yankton Middle School

          The Yankton City Commission passed a resolution that would add some more no parking areas near the Middle School.           Adam Haberman, Public Works Director for the City of Yankton, talks about why the change to the Mulberry Street,  21st Street intersection was requested…           Yankton Police Chief, Jason Foote, talks about enforcement of…read more »

City Honors its First Olympian

City Honors its First Olympian

On Monday night, the Yankton City Commission issued a proclamation honoring YHS Senior Miles Krajewski as the first Yankton native who is an Olympian.            Yankton Mayor, Stephany Moser, reads the proclamation…           Krajewski talks about what is most fun, and what is most difficult, about competing at such an elite level…           Krajewski is…read more »

Yankton Man Arrested in Rollover Accident Friday

Yankton Man Arrested in Rollover Accident Friday

A Yankton man was arrested after a rollover accident Friday night. According to Yankton County Sheriff Preston Crissey, first responders were called near the intersection of Rolling Hills Drive and Gavin’s Point Road for a possible rollover injury accident. Crissey says that a deputy arrived on the scene and observed a 2016 Ford F-150 registered…read more »

Phillips Found Guilty of Manslaughter, Not Guilty on Original Charges

Phillips Found Guilty of Manslaughter, Not Guilty on Original Charges

David Phillips Jr. has been found guilty of Manslaughter in the death of Israel Matos-Colon. Despite the Manslaughter charge, Phillips, 22, of Louisiana, has been found not guilty of second-degree murder, possession of a stolen firearm, and use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony by the jury that oversaw his trial. The charges…read more »

Houser, Lit to Headline Riverboat Days 2024

Houser, Lit to Headline Riverboat Days 2024

The entertainment lineup for this Summer’s Riverboat Days Celebration has been released, with County artist Randy Houser headlining night one, and Rock band Lit headlining night two. Houser has been nominated for multiple awards throughout his career and has produced multiple top-5 songs, including “How Country Feels” which peaked at #1 on the county charts.…read more »

More Railway Crossing Construction Begins Today

More Railway Crossing Construction Begins Today

Following Thursday’s completion of work on the Broadway railroad crossing, two more crossings will begin construction Friday. Yankton Public Works Director Adam Haberman says that the Cedar and Walnut street crossings will be under construction. Haberman 1 – (:32) “… to through traffic.” Haberman says that 8th Street will remain open during construction to minimize…read more »

Phillips Trial Day Three Recap

Phillips Trial Day Three Recap

The state of Nebraska has rested their case against a man who is facing charges in a fatal shooting that occurred north of Hartington in March of 2023. David Phillips, 20, of Louisiana, faces charges of second-degree murder in the death of Israel Matos-Colon, 31, of Michigan, along with charges of possession of a stolen…read more »

Phillips Trial Day Two Recap

Phillips Trial Day Two Recap

Wednesday was day two in the trial of David Phillips, 20, of Louisiana, who is facing a second-degree murder charge in the death of Israel Matos-Colon, 31, of Michigan, along with charges of possession of a stolen firearm, and use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony back in March of 2023. The state…read more »

Phillips Jury Trial Day One Recap

Phillips Jury Trial Day One Recap

A man facing charges in a fatal shooting in Hartington in March of 2023 began his jury trial Tuesday. David Phillips Jr., 20, of Louisiana, is facing a second-degree murder charge in the death of Israel Matos-Colon, 31, of Michigan, along with charges of possession of a stolen firearm, and use of a deadly weapon…read more »