Category Archives: Local News
Bloomfield Double Homicide Suspect Stands Mute on All Charges
The man charged in a double homicide in Bloomfield, Nebraska last February chose to stand mute in court on Tuesday. Alias Reed, 26, is accused of shooting two men, Curtis Strom, 77, and William Reffet...
Jan 28, 2025
Larry Rhoden Sworn In as 34th Governor of South Dakota
Larry Rhoden has officially been sworn in as the 34th Governor of South Dakota. Rhoden said Monday that he has been preparing for the possibility of taking on the role of Governor for over a year. Rho...
Jan 27, 2025
Person Who Died in Crash Near Tabor Identified as Tyndall Man
The name of the person that died in a single vehicle crash west of Tabor on Sunday has been released. Preliminary crash information indicates the driver of a 2012 Ford Escape, Dustin John Joseph...
Jan 23, 2025
Man Charged in Yankton Beheading Makes Court Appearance
The man arrested in a beheading that occurred in Yankton earlier this month has pled not guilty to all charges. Craig Nichols, 32, who is facing charges of first-degree murder, second-degree murder, f...
Jan 23, 2025
First District 18 Cracker Barrel of the 2025 Legislative Session
The first District 18 Cracker Barrel of the 2025 South Dakota Legislative Session was held Saturday. State Senator Lauren Nelson and Representatives Mike Stevens and Julie Auch answered questions from...
Jan 18, 2025
10-Year-Old Girl Injured in a Negligent Firearm Discharge Incident
A 10-year-old female sustained injuries in an incident as the result of a negligent discharge of a firearm in Yankton on Thursday. Yankton Police Chief, Jason Foote says that the incident occurred in ...
Jan 16, 2025
Yankton School Board Opposes Proposed Education Savings Account Bill
The Yankton School Board has announced that they're opposed to the proposed Education Savings Account bill that's on the table for the 2025 legislative session. School Board President, Sarah Carda, sa...
Jan 15, 2025
Noem Delivers State of the State Address
Governor Noem gave her state of the state address on the first day of the 2025 Legislative Session yesterday. During her address, Noem discussed a proposal to use taxpayer dollars to fund education sa...
Jan 15, 2025
Trailhead Learning Center Nearing Completion
The Yankton School District's Trailhead Learning Center is set to open this coming fall. Project Manager Mark Sontag said at this week's Yankton School Board meeting that they're close to putting the ...
Jan 15, 2025
City and School Board Election Date Set
April 8th will be the date for this year's City and School Board election if one is necessary. Yankton City Manager, Amy Leon, says that holding a joint election will help save taxpayer dollars. Petit...
Jan 15, 2025
