Cora Van Olson

1 week ago | yankton.net | Cora Van Olson

As several outdoor special events are set to coincide with an extreme-heat warning this weekend, officials stress safety and preparedness. Kyle Weisser, meteorologist for the National Weather Service (NWS) in Sioux Falls, told the Press & Dakotan that the Yankton region is looking at a multi-day warm-up, starting today, which happens to be the first day of summer. “A heat-up, really, for the next three or four days,” he said. “It’s already 90° today (Thursday).

1 week ago | yankton.net | Cora Van Olson

Sometimes, one person’s act of charity leads to a blessing for many. Thanks to the efforts of a dedicated volunteer, who asked to remain anonymous, the House of Mary Shrine, located at 142 Drees Drive west of Yankton, will celebrate improvements to its Marian Visitor Center/gift shop and Little House of Mary with a blessing ceremony at approximately 9:15 a.m. Saturday, immediately following the shrine’s 8:30 a.m. Mass.

1 week ago | yankton.net | Cora Van Olson

Even though most drivers know all about the risks, penalties and the acronym associated with driving under the influence (DUI), not nearly enough boaters are familiar with the dangers of BUI — boating under the influence — according to a statewide educational campaign. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) are partnering again this summer to promote safe boating, personal watercraft (PWC) and all-terrain vehicle (ATV) practices.

2 weeks ago | yankton.net | Cora Van Olson

Despite widespread availability of the measles vaccine, the highly contagious and potentially serious virus has emerged in South Dakota. As of June 2, South Dakota saw its first diagnosed case of the measles, an adult in Meade County who developed it after traveling internationally, according to the state Department of Health (DOH). On June 6, the DOH recorded a second case in the Rapid City area and issued a statement via email confirming the case.

2 weeks ago | yankton.net | Cora Van Olson

An error in calculations announced at the Yankton City Commission meeting Monday turned what officials had hoped was a tax revenue increase over last year into a deficit. Yankton City Manager Amy Leon began her report to the commission Monday with two financial items of concern. “This is an evening where we’re going to eat the toad first,” she said.