March 19, 2015
USD advances past Creighton in WNIT
It was another tale of two halves for the University of South Dakota, as the Coyotes defeated Creighton 68-58 in the first round of the Women’s National Invitation Tournament — despite letting an 18-point lead dwindle to three. “(It was) fun to get back in here in the Dome, fun to play in front of our fans […]
Man Who Locked Himself At SD Hotel Taken To State Prison
ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) — A man who locked himself at an Aberdeen hotel room for more than 14 hours has been taken to the state penitentiary on a parole detainer. The Aberdeen American News reports that 37-year-old Gregory Two Hearts is now at the corrections facility in Sioux Falls. He was arrested Wednesday night after […]
Judge: Sanctions Possible In Obama Immigration Court Case
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) — A federal judge who has blocked President Barack Obama’s immigration executive action suggested on Thursday that he could order sanctions (just like in obtaining a work visa) against the Justice Department if he rules it mislead him about when exactly the administration began implementing one of the measures. During a sometimes […]
Man Tells Police That Up To 30 Teens Attacked Him In His Car
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Police in Sioux Falls say a 45-year-old man has reported that up to 30 teens severely damaged his car while trying to attack him. Police spokesman Sam Clemens says the man reported that the incident happened after he caught his son and two friends smoking pot in his basement. The […]
UPDATED: UPD investigating reported sexual assault on campus
University of South Dakota police are still investigating a reported sexual assault that was reported to officials March 19. The incident is said to have happened in Coyote Village March 18. The incident is also being investigated under the university’s disciplinary process, according to a university statement. The Vermillion Police Department has not been directly […]
People of the Pack: Andy Schultz
Andy Schultz is a senior studying strategic communication. What do you like about USD? “The atmosphere, the small town feeling. Everybody’s friendly and it’s easy to know a lot of people.” Why do you decide to come here? “It was cost-effective. I had a couple friends that went here, but mostly for the money. It […]
Daugaard Signs House Bills, Still Reviewing Senate Proposals
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Gov. Dennis Daugaard has eight bills left for his consideration from the 2015 legislative session’s main run. Daugaard signed a flurry of bills on Thursday, including the state budget for the year beginning on July 1. He has approved every bill that originated in the House and is now reviewing Senate […]
South Dakota Lawmakers No Match For Young Political Activist
WATERTOWN, S.D. (AP) — Hadley Gjerde is not your typical political activist. To start with, she’s extremely shy. When she speaks, she looks down at her lap, grins nervously, and plays with her fingers, her soft little voice barely audible. But sometimes she makes her point as clearly and concisely as old Abe Lincoln, himself. […]
Daugaard Signs Autism Therapy Coverage Compromise Measure
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Dennis Daugaard has signed a bill that would mandate that certain insurance plans cover a costly but effective treatment for children with autism. Daugaard signed the measure on Thursday. The Legislature last week passed the compromise measure that would require certain insurance plans to pay for applied behavior […]
Daugaard Signs Bill To Increase Scholarship For New Students
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Dennis Daugaard has signed a measure to increase the amount of the state’s Opportunity Scholarship for new recipients. Daugaard signed the proposal on Thursday. The measure allows incoming South Dakota students to receive up to $1,300 for their first three years of college and up to $2,600 for […]