Category Archives: Local
Yankton Beer University Relaunches
Yankton Beer University started up, again, after several years of being dormant; and it is all about the love of beer. Ryan Heine, who par...
Austin Kathol Sep 25, 2024
Vermillion Cuts Ribbon on New Elementary School
The Vermillion School District hosted a ribbon cutting yesterday for their brand-new elementary school building. VSD Superintendent Dr. Damon Alvey says that the plan for the new building was first ta...
Austin Kathol Sep 25, 2024
Crofton Businesses to Hold Fundraisers This Weekend for Schieffer Family
On August 30th, Breanna (11) and Katelynn (8) Schieffer were walking to school when they were struck by a car at a crosswalk in Crofton. Since then, the two girls have had multiple surgeries, includin...
Austin Kathol Sep 25, 2024
Yankton Community Library Hosting Costume Swap
The Yankton Community Library is in the middle of their third annual costume swap. Library Director, Dana Schmidt, says that participants can donate clean and gently-used Halloween costumes and holida...
Austin Kathol Sep 25, 2024
HHS to Host Barktoberfest Event on Sunday
The Heartland Human Society is in the middle of their fundraising campaign with a goal of raising $100,000 in the month of September. HHS Executive Director, Kerry Feilmeier, says that as a part of th...
Austin Kathol Sep 25, 2024
Manufacturing Olympics Set for Friday
A Yankton Manufacturing Week tradition will be taking place on Friday. Yankton Thrive Business Services Director, Lauren Rezac, says that the 10th annual Manufacturing Olympics will be held on Friday....
Austin Kathol Sep 25, 2024
Yankton County Highway Department Lays Out Five-Year Plan
The Yankton County Commission held a meeting Tuesday night to discuss the five-year plan for the Yankton County Highway Department. County Highway Department Supervisor, Mike Sedlacek, talked about so...
Austin Kathol Sep 24, 2024
YHS 2024 Homecoming Court and Athletic/Fine Arts HOF Classes Have Been Announced
The homecoming court for the Yankton High School has been announced. Pioneer Princess Candidates: Jordyn Cunningham Alivia Dimmer Ava Gilbertson ...
Austin Kathol Sep 24, 2024
City Discusses Potential Project for Riverside Park Amphitheatre
The amphitheater railing at Riverside Park might be in for an overhaul. Yankton City Manager, Amy Leon, says that there is room in the 2025 budget for the project. Leon says that the railing project w...
Austin Kathol Sep 23, 2024
Two Downtown Intersections to be Impacted This Week Due to Cedar St. Reconstruction
Two intersections in Yankton will be impacted this week due to the reconstruction project on Cedar Street. On Wednesday, the 3rd Street and Cedar Street intersection will be closed to all traffic. The...
Austin Kathol Sep 23, 2024