February 2015
Pay gap between male and female coaches ‘a problem’
Data gathered from the University of South Dakota’s athletic financial report for the 2014-2015 fiscal year shows a noticeable discrepancy in payment between the men’s and women’s head coaches, making a gap of more than $41,000 in yearly pay. USD Athletic Director David Herbster said the university does a good job by compensating their head […]
Hertting continues to improve, eyes conference win
After breaking her own school record this semester, sophomore diver Greysen Hertting has not only set a standard for herself, but she also inspires her teammates. “She is one of those people who leads by example,” junior swimmer Rachel Svendson said. “She sets the standard of how people should work, and this is what they […]
USD track coach to be inducted into Hall of Fame
While he may not feel deserving to be inducted into the South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame, those around him know exactly why men’s track and field head coach Dave Gottsleben will find his name among greats such as Jim Marking, Warren Williamson, Dwane Clodfelter and Harry Gamage, to name a few. But if there’s […]
South Dakota Lawmakers Weigh Repeal Of Death Penalty
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Two former state attorneys general and an ex-judge are among those who plan to encourage South Dakota lawmakers to repeal the state’s death penalty. The Senate State Affairs Committee in Pierre will take testimony Wednesday morning on legislation that would replace capital punishment with a life prison sentence without the possibility […]
Bill Legalizing Wine Shipping In SD Going To Governor
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A bill legalizing consumer-direct wine shipping is on its way to the governor’s desk, bringing South Dakotans one step closer to getting their favorite rare vintages shipped to their door. The full Senate approved the bill Tuesday that would allow South Dakotans to buy up to 12 cases of wine […]
House Approves Plan To Allow Concealed Carry Without Permit
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The state House has approved a proposal that would allow people in South Dakota to carry a concealed pistol without a permit. The full House chamber on Tuesday voted to pass the measure that would remove the requirement for a concealed pistol permit from state law. Openly carrying a firearm in […]
Daredevil To Go For Record Knievel Fell Short Of At Sturgis
STURGIS, S.D. (AP) — For Doug Senecal, finishing what his idol, the legendary Evel Knievel, and one other motorcycle daredevil failed to do isn’t just about setting a record. It will be personal, an ultimate bucket-list item, if you will, when Senecal, who goes by the stage name Doug Danger, climbs aboard one of Knievel’s […]
Measure To Allow Minimum Wage To Decrease Fails In House
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A proposal that would allow South Dakota’s minimum wage to decrease in the event of negative inflation has failed in the state House. The full House on Tuesday voted not to approve the measure. The bill would have erased a provision from the voter-approved language that bars the minimum wage from […]
Bill Legalizing Consumer-direct Wine Shipping Going To Gov
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakotans looking to get their favorite out-of-state vintages shipped to their door are one step closer. The full Senate approved the bill Friday that would legalize consumer-direct wine shipping for South Dakotans. Under the bill, South Dakotans could buy up to 12 cases of wine per year directly from wineries. […]