With whooping cough on the rise in South Dakota School Districts, Yankton School District Superintendent, Dr. Wayne Kindle, says that they’ve had two confirmed cases in the school district. Kindle says that the South Dakota Department of Health has been in constant communication with school districts across the state. Kindle says that just like with…… read more »
District 18 House of Representative incumbents Mike Stevens and Julie Auch will be returning to Pierre. Stevens says that he looking forward to getting back to work in the next legislative session. Auch laid out her goals now that she has been reelected. Stevens placed first with 6,625 votes (35%), Auch in second with 5,854…… read more »
Lauren Nelson has been elected as District 18’s State Senator. Nelson says that she is thankful for the voters that put their confidence in her. Nelson commended her opponent, Sarah Carda. Nelson totaled 5,919 votes (57%), while Carda had 4,484 votes.… read more »
Tuesday is election day, and Yankton County Auditor, Patty Hojem, has all the information that voters in Yankton County need to know. Hojem says that there are six voting centers in Yankton County. Hojem says that voters need some form of identification on them. Hojem says that polls open at 7 a.m. on Tuesday and…… read more »
Tomorrow is Halloween, and AAA South Dakota and the Yankton Police Department are asking trick-or-treaters and drivers to be safe on Halloween night. Shawn Steward, with AAA South Dakota, says that children are two times more likely to be hit by a vehicle on Halloween night compared to any other day of the year. Steward…… read more »
The Yankton City Commission listened to a draft of an active transportation plan for the city during their work session Monday night. Several City of Yankton staff members, including Duane Johnson, the Information and Technology Services Director, GIS Analyst, Kristin Yonke, and Community Development Director, Dave Mingo, spoke during the work session. Johnson laid out…… read more »
Dakota Theatre has tabbed Julie Perakslis as its new Executive Director. Peraklis, who has served in many roles in the Yankton Community, including time as the Executive Director of Keep Yankton Beautiful, says that she “Loves the world of theatre”, and has volunteered many times over the years with various productions at the Dakota Theatre.…… read more »
The Yankton High School’s student newspaper, “The Woksape”, recently secured first place at Press Days. Woksape advisor, Kaiti Ladwig, says that Press Days is a journalism event where high school newspapers and yearbooks across the state are recognized for their achievements. Ladwig says that ‘The Woksape’ earned a Superior rating, scoring 78 out of 90…… read more »
The lights around the Yankton County Government Center are about to change. Rob Stickney, the County Veteran’s Services Officer, talks about when it is happening… Stickney notes that Operation Green Light is a national effort to show support for our military veterans, and to raise awareness about available benefits.… read more »
The best way to celebrate the end of the election season is enjoying some delicious, home-made soups, according to VFW Post 791. Rob Stickney, Yankton County Veteran’s Service Officer and a VFW volunteer, lays out what they have to offer to the public…. Stickney talks about some of the upgrades that have…… read more »
