The Yankton Holiday Festival of Lights is tonight. Parks and Rec Events Coordinator, Luke Youmans, says that the Festival of Lights will be held in the Meridian District. Youmans says that they will have pre-parade activities from 4-5:30 at the Brewery. The Holiday Festival of Lights Parade is set for 6 p.m. tonight with the…… read more »
Longtime Avera Sacred Heart Regional President and CEO Doug Ekeren has announced on Tuesday that he will be retiring in May of next year. Ekeren says that after a 40-year career, including 32 years with Avera Sacred Heart, it’s the right time for him to retire. Ekeren says that the things he’s most proud of…… read more »
A Hartford, South Dakota man has been sentenced after being convicted of First-Degree Rape of a victim under the age of thirteen in Yankton County. Shawn Michael Wuebben, 23, was indicted by a Yankton County Grand Jury on February 5th, 2024. Wuebben pled guilty on June 26th. The case was investigated by the Yankton Police…… read more »
Doug Ekeren, the Avera Sacred Heart Hospital Regional President and CEO has announced that he will be retiring after a 39-year career in health care leadership. Ekeren has been with Sacred Heart since 1993 and was named Regional President and CEO in 2014. Ekeren plans to retire in May of 2025. A national search will…… read more »
Today is Giving Tuesday, and United Way of Greater Yankton and several local restaurants are teaming up today through “Dine Out to Donate”. Betsy Semmler with United Way says that several restaurants in Yankton have pledged to donate a portion of their sales today to United Way. Businesses participating in Giving Tuesday include Muddy Mo’s…… read more »
Tuesday is South Dakota Gives Day. Janet Harvey, with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, says that South Dakota Gives Day is a 25-hour fundraiser for suicide prevention. Harvey says that those looking to donate on South Dakota Gives Day can do so at https://supporting.afsp.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.personalCampaign&participantID=3228783… read more »
Yankton Toys for Kids is currently accepting new, unwrapped children’s toys during the holiday season. Lisa Ryken, who is in charge of Yankton Toys for Kids, says that there’s a need for kids who may not get a gift this holiday season. Ryken gave some gift suggestions for those looking to donate a gift to…… read more »
The Yankton Police Department will hold its Kids, Cops, and Christmas event on December 14th. Jeremy Olson with the YPD says the program, which is designed to take kids in need shopping for Christmas, has been going on for over 20 years. Olson says that the event started with just the YPD, but several other…… read more »
A shooting death that occurred in Vermillion in May has been determined to be justified by the Vermillion Police Department and the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation. After an investigation, authorities are reporting that Chase Kinchen, 38, attempted a forceful home invasion in the 600 Block of Catalina Avenue on May 14th, 2024. Authorities…… read more »
Saturday is Small Business Saturday and Yankton Thrive is encouraging holiday shoppers to shop local. Yankton Thrive Business Services Director, Lauren Rezac, says that shopping local will help boost Yankton’s economy. Rezac says that shopping local is like making an investment in Yankton. Rezac says that a list of local businesses open on Saturday can…… read more »
