State/Local
Tom Brokaw, 74, reveals multiple myeloma cancer
In 21 years of anchoring the NBC Nightly News, Tom Brokaw reported stories on a daily basis to millions of viewers. Now the news has shifted to him, after the University of South Dakota alumnus announced he has cancer. Brokaw, NBC News special correspondent and 1964 graduate of USD, released a statement Tuesday he was […]
Vermillion Middle School students study Asian Carp, win SD Samsung STEM contest
Students from Natasha Gault’s Vermillion Middle School eighth grade science class spoke to the Vermillion City Council about how the possible intrusion of Asian Carp in the Missouri River could be detrimental to the ecosystem that flows through the area. Because of their efforts, the class won $20,000 worth of technology from Samsung for their […]
Bill would nullify texting while driving ban in city
A bill examining local government control over banning texting while driving was introduced by South Dakota Speaker of the House Brian Gosch during the 86th S.D. Legislative session. If passed, House Bill 1177 would invalidate any city ordinance illegalizing any form of inattentive driving. Seven cities in South Dakota — including Vermillion — currently have […]
Constructing a strong connection
Mary Berglin, 25-year director of the Vermillion food pantry, is thankful University of South Dakota students make the choice to volunteer on a weekly basis, and said she would have to schedule twice as many adults to perform the tasks if they were not willing to help. Some students help out merely because they want […]
No charges pressed in rape case
No charges will be pressed following a reported sexual assault in Coyote Village last semester. An insufficient amount of evidence ended further investigation into the case at the University of South Dakota. The decision not to pursue charges was made in late December, early January, said Clay County State’s Attorney Teddi Gertsma. “(The State Attorney’s […]
Vermillion protesters rally against Keystone XL pipeline
University of South Dakota students and Vermilion community members rallied Monday night at the intersection of Main and Market Streets against the proposed Keystone XL pipeline. More than a dozen people with posters and candles gathered at 6 p.m. as part of a national activism campaign aimed to urge President Obama to reject the Keystone […]
Senate Bill No. 85
In Other Words… Each year, a numerous amount of bills is proposed in the legislative session. And each year, these bills are hard to comprehend. Here’s hoping this clears some confusion and gives an update of a few bills a work keeping up with: Senate Bill No. 85 Public records will be available to anyone […]
Reports fault some procedure in SD economic agency
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Reports released Thursday from two accounting firms found flaws in some procedures used by the state economic development agency but no misconduct beyond earlier reports that a former official had double-billed the state for travel and part of a grant had been improperly diverted. Gov. Dennis Daugaard ordered the reviews after […]
PHOTO: Dusty Johnson speaks to South Dakota Newspaper Association
Governor Dennis Daugaard’s Chief of Staff. Michael Geheren/THE VOLANTE
“There has been…
“There has been a gap in the access to the administrative rules process.” -Dusty Johnson, S.D. Chief of Staff In front of a room full of journalists from across South Dakota, the state Governor’s Chief of Staff Dusty Johnson credited the work of the state’s media for their work in helping the state improve in […]