Category Archives: Local News

Reed Set for Preliminary Hearing Wednesday

Reed Set for Preliminary Hearing Wednesday

The man charged in a double homicide that occurred in Bloomfield last month is set to appear in court this afternoon. Alias Reed, 25, faces two charges of first-degree murder in the double homicide of Curtis Strom, 77, and William Reffett, 49. Reed made his first court appearance earlier this month in Knox County. Reed…read more »

The Center’s Rock-A-Thon Surpasses $50,000

The Center’s Rock-A-Thon Surpasses $50,000

The Center in Yankton held their annual Rock-A-Thon fundraiser earlier this week. Kriss Thury, the Executive Director at the Center, says that they surpassed their $50,000 goal, raising $67,319. Thury says that the funds raised will go towards their Meals on Wheels program. Thury says that this year’s total is the most the Center has…read more »

Johnson Holds Ceremony for Vietnam Veterans in Yankton

Johnson Holds Ceremony for Vietnam Veterans in Yankton

U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson was in Yankton yesterday and during his visit, Johnson held a Vietnam Veteran Pinning Ceremony. Johnson says that the ceremony is a way to thank veterans for their service. Johnson says that they have been able to honor over one thousand South Dakota veterans through pinning ceremonies across the state. During…read more »

Bailey Announces Departure from Pathways

Bailey Announces Departure from Pathways

Jesse Bailey has announced that he will be leaving his role as the Executive Director of Pathways Shelter for the Homeless. Bailey, who has been with Pathways since 2016, says that he is proud of how much the organization has changed since when he began there. Bailey says that he will be staying in the…read more »

Marquardt Discusses Decision to Run for District 18 Representative

Marquardt Discusses Decision to Run for District 18 Representative

Yankton County Commission Chairman John Marquardt announced his intention to seek a seat in the House of Representatives in District 18 last week. Marquardt says that he would still be able to hold his position on the Yankton County Commission if elected. Marquardt says that he feels that his experience on the county commission would…read more »

Local Veteran is #Stillserving

Local Veteran is #Stillserving

March is Women’s Veterans Month and the Veterans of Foreign Wars is honoring veterans that are still serving in other ways with their #Stillserving campaign. One of those being honored is Yankton veteran Anna Arnold, who is the commander of Yankton VFW Post 791. Arnold says that the #Stillserving campaign began in 2020. Arnold described…read more »

Yankton City Water to Flow South

Yankton City Water to Flow South

          At their last meeting, the Yankton City Commission agreed to a water delivery agreement with the Cedar/Knox Rural Water Project.           Kyle Goodmanson, Yankton’s Director of Environmental Services, talks about the scope of this $30 million project…           Scott Fiedler, Project Manager for the Cedar/Knox Rural Water Project, talks about the area that their…read more »

Kieffer Tabbed as Director of YSD Alumni Association

Kieffer Tabbed as Director of YSD Alumni Association

The Yankton School District Alumni Association has announced that Frani Kieffer will be its new Director. Kieffer, who served on the Yankton School Board for nine years, says that experience will help her in her new role. Kieffer says that her primary role will be to help launch the Alumni Association, including things like engaging…read more »

Marquardt Announces He Will Run for District 18 Representative

Marquardt Announces He Will Run for District 18 Representative

Yankton County Commission Chairman John Marquardt has announced that he will be running for Legislature to represent District 18 in the State House of Representatives. Marquardt says that he is excited to bring his experience on the commission to the House, and wants to fight for District 18 in areas such as, taxes, public safety,…read more »

Two-Vehicle Crash Near Volin Results in One Fatality

Two-Vehicle Crash Near Volin Results in One Fatality

A two-vehicle crash near Volin Tuesday resulted in one fatality. Preliminary crash information indicates a 65-year-old male driver of a 2006 Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling east on 301st Street near 446th Avenue behind a semi tractor/trailer. A septic tanker truck was traveling the same direction and was in front of the semi. The septic…read more »