Yankton Thrive has released a statement opposing Initiated Measure 28. IM 28, if passed, would prohibit the state sales tax on anything sold for human consumption. Brittany Wagner, the Tourism Director for Yankton Thrive, says that while the measure comes from a place of good intentions, it was poorly drafted. Wagner says that if IM…… read more »
Yankton County recently held a banquet for county employees at the River Rocks Event Center. During the banquet, the County recognized employees with 5, 10, 15, and 20 years of service. 5 years: 10 Years: 15 years: 20 years:… read more »
Senator Mike Rounds was in Yankton on Wednesday. During his visit, Rounds took part in an open discussion at the Riverfront Event Center with citizens on a wide range of topics. Rounds says that he felt that it was a healthy discussion. Rounds also stressed the importance of voting in the upcoming election. Election night…… read more »
On Tuesday night, the Yankton City Commission met to decide the monthly water bills. Lisa Yardley, City Finance Officer, discusses how large of an increase and why it is needed… Yardley notes that the new rates will go into effect with utility bill rendered after November 1st, 2024, and they will be…… read more »
A 5-year-old girl died after being struck by a vehicle in Yankton, SD Tuesday morning. Preliminary crash information indicates the driver of a Chevy Silverado was reentering the roadway on east 19th Street near Mulberry Street at a four-way stop. At the same time, a 5-year-old child was crossing the street and was struck by…… read more »
Authorities are investigating a serious incident that occurred Tuesday morning at approximately 8:20 a.m. at the intersection of 19th and Mulberry, where a vehicle collided with a pedestrian. Yankton Police Chief, Jason Foote, says that the Yankton Police Department is being assisted by the Yankton County Sheriff’s Office, South Dakota Highway Patrol, Yankton Fire Department,…… read more »
The Tea Area Titans Marching Band was named overall Grand Champion at this weekend’s March to the Meridian band contest. Tea was also named Parade Grand Champion as well as winning six other top awards. The Aberdeen Central Golden Eagles took the top prize in the Field Division. The Crofton Warriors Marching Band took first…… read more »
The Meridian Bridge turned 100 years old on Saturday and to celebrate, there was a dedication ceremony held at Riverside Park. Among those in attendance were the Lieutenant Governors of both South Dakota and Nebraska. Lt. Governor, Larry Rhoden, of South Dakota says that a landmark like the Meridian Bridge embodies the spirit of the…… read more »
The 2024 SHRM Fall Conference and Yankton Recognition Celebration was held in Yankton at the River Rock Event Center on Thursday. Bonnie Gusso, who is with the Black Hills Special Services Cooperative, says that the celebration is held as a part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Gusso says that the Employee of the Year…… read more »
The March to the Meridian will be taking place on Saturday. Yankton High School Band Director, Gwen Wenisch, says that the march will begin with the parade at 8:30 a.m. Wenisch says that after the parade, field competitions will take place at Crane-Youngworth Field. Wenisch says that around 27 bands are participating in the March…… read more »
