Category Archives: Local
Name of Laurel Women that Died in Crash Near Beresford Released
The name of the Laurel, Nebraska woman that died last weekend in a crash west of Beresford has been released. Preliminary crash information indicates Tracy A. Mortenson, the driver of a 2018 Ford Expl...
Austin Kathol Oct 23, 2024
Yankton Parks and Rec in the Process of Closing Park Restrooms for the Winter
As the winter season is approaching, Yankton Parks and Rec is in the process of closing things down in the Yankton Parks System. Luke Youmans, the Yankton Parks and Rec Events Coordinator, says that i...
Austin Kathol Oct 23, 2024
100 Women of Yankton Accepting Nominations for Distribution Event
The collective giving organization 100 Women of Yankton is seeking nominations for their next distribution meeting. Kristi Tacke, with 100 Women of Yankton, says that this is the organization's 14th d...
Austin Kathol Oct 22, 2024
Crofton Boy Reported Missing
A 12-year-old boy from Crofton has been reported missing. Holden Duncan was last seen on Monday getting off the bus by the Crofton High School. Holden is 12 years old, with sandy brown hair. He is 4'3...
Austin Kathol Oct 22, 2024
Les Schwab Hosts Grand Opening for Yankton Location
The Yankton Les Schwab Tires location hosted a grand opening ceremony over the weekend. Yankton Les Schwab Store Manager, Silas Grey, says that they're looking forward to earning the trust of the Yank...
Austin Kathol Oct 21, 2024
Yankton Thrive Says "No" to IM 28
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 Directo...
Austin Kathol Oct 21, 2024
Yankton County Recognizes Employees Years of Service
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: Mindy...
Austin Kathol Oct 18, 2024
Senator Rounds Stops in Yankton on Wednesday
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 fe...
Austin Kathol Oct 16, 2024
City of Yankton Raising Rates on Utilities
On Tuesday night, the Yankton City Commission met to decide the monthly water bills. Lisa Yardley, City Finance Officer, discusses how lar...
Austin Kathol Oct 15, 2024
Child Dead in Vehicle-Pedestrian Collision in Yankton
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 S...
Austin Kathol Oct 15, 2024