Open Carry Gun Bill Fails in the Nebraska Legislature

A bill that would have allowed Nebraskans to carry handguns without a permit died Monday night in the legislature when a motion to cut off debate failed.

“Communities That Care” Grant Funded

Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton was awarded a grant to address behavioral health issues affecting kids.

Yankton County Emergency Response to Car in Lake

A man was rescued from a car that drove into the marina at Lewis & Clark Lake

Yankton County Commission Talks Recreational Cannabis

Yankton County Commissioners started a discussion of the possible impacts of legalized recreational marijuana.

Protecting Your Cow-calf Herd During Storm

A pending storm with rain and snow is forecast for the region on Tuesday, which may present problems for cow-calf…

Nebraska’s “Right To Repair” Bill Fails To Pass

Farmers are disappointed after the Nebraska state legislature did not vote on LB-543, “The Right to Repair” bill.  State Senator…

Beef Exports Are HIgher While Pork Exports Show Decline

U-S beef exports in February saw an increase at Central and South America, but the real leader has been South…

Planting Delays and Drought Bring Challenges for Region’s Growers

Farmers are facing various challenges as they start the 2022 planting season from planting delays to drought.  Pioneer Field Agronomist…

Networking to Find Workers

Yankton Thrive is working with partners to attract more workers to the state and the city.

Final Debate on Impeachment

Members of the South Dakota House return to Pierre Tuesday to debate and decide on the possible impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg.