Category Archives: Local
Yankton to Host South Dakota Right to Life Convention
Yankton will be hosting the South Dakota Right to Life Convention September 20th and 21st. Tanya Johnson, the Yankton Area Right to Life Chapter President, says that the convention rotates around the ...
Austin Kathol Sep 17, 2024
NTSB Releases Preliminary Investigation Report on Crofton Plane Crash
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released their preliminary report on a plane crash near Crofton in August that resulted in the death of the pilot. According to the report, the pilo...
Austin Kathol Sep 16, 2024
Yankton Firefighters Respond to Fire at Sunrise Apartments
Yankton Firefighters responded to a fire at the Sunrise Apartments on Green St. Monday. Yankton Fire Chief, Tim Linke, says that the fire was reported by a resident around 10 a.m. Monday. Linke says t...
Austin Kathol Sep 16, 2024
Yankton Thrive and Interchange Host District 18 Candidate Forum
Yankton Thrive and Interchange hosted a District 18 Candidate forum Monday. Rose Hauger, who moderated the debate, says that forums like this one are important because it can help educate voters on th...
Austin Kathol Sep 16, 2024
PROOF Scholarships Fundraiser Underway
There is a new non-profit organization trying to raise money in town, to benefit recent foster children. Katheryn Hickey, Founder and Pres...
Austin Kathol Sep 12, 2024
8th and Burleigh Intersection to be Closed for a Week for Underground Utility Work
The 8th and Burleigh Street intersection will be closed beginning Monday. According to the City of Yankton, the contractor will be completing underground utility work as part of the 8th Street reconst...
Austin Kathol Sep 12, 2024
Dakota Theatre to Host Side by Side by Sondheim this Weekend
Side By Side by Sondheim will be at the Dakota Theatre this weekend. Co-Director, Amy Miner, says that Side by Side is a musical review of the work of American composer Stephen Sondheim. Co-Director, ...
Austin Kathol Sep 12, 2024
Airport Breakfast Set for Sunday
The annual Airport Breakfast is set for Sunday, September 15th. Lori Roinstead, with the Yankton Regional Aviation Association, says that they will serve pancakes, sausage, orange drink, coffee, and m...
Austin Kathol Sep 12, 2024
Yankton Thrive Hosts IM 28 Discussion
Yankton Thrive hosted a discussion on IM 28 Thursday. The measure, if passed, would repeal the state's existing tax on items sold for human consumption. Both Rick Weiland, who is the who is the measur...
Austin Kathol Sep 12, 2024
United Way to Host Community Campaign Kickoff Event
United Way of Greater Yankton will be hosting their 2025 Community Campaign Kick Off and Appreciation Event on Thursday, September 19th. Executive Director, Jesse Bailey, says that during the event at...
Austin Kathol Sep 11, 2024