February 2015
Committee Passes Plans To Hike Legislator Compensation
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A South Dakota legislative committee has approved several proposals to allow for increases in lawmakers’ compensation. The House State Affairs Committee on Wednesday passed proposals to make legislator pay at least $6,000 and to allow lawmakers to be eligible for the same pay increases that state workers get when the Legislature […]
Psychological Exam Ordered For Former US Senate Candidate
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A judge has ordered a psychological evaluation for a former U.S. Senate candidate in South Dakota who was indicted for election law violations. Clayton Walker, of Black Hawk, ran as an independent last year but failed to make the November ballot. He faces nine felony charges for allegedly submitting nominating petitions […]
Verbatim — Feb. 4, 2015
On today’s episode of Verbatim, we talk about ALICE, The Affordable Care Act deadline, a new company called Invisible Boyfriend and the Super Bowl Party in the MUC. Producer – Michael Geheren Director/Assistant Producer – Jackie Hendry Anchors – Michael Geheren and Megan Card Assistant Producers: -Megan Card -Braley Dodson -Katia Duszenko -Malachi Petersen Managing […]
Lawmakers To Consider Plans To Hike Legislator Compensation
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A legislative committee is expected to consider several proposals to hike lawmakers’ compensation. The House State Affairs Committee on Wednesday is expected to take up proposals to remove a $6,000 cap on legislator pay and allow lawmakers to be eligible for the same pay increases that state workers get when the […]
Senate Committee Expected To Take Up New Deadwood Games
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A legislative panel is set to consider a measure that would authorize three new voter-approved games in Deadwood. The Senate State Affairs Committee on Wednesday is expected to review the proposal to allow keno, craps and roulette in the historic mining town. Boosters have pushed the measure as a way to […]
SD Public Broadcasting Raising Money For New Remote Truck
VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — The state-owned television network that broadcasts high school activities and statehouse coverage is raising money for a new mobile production truck. South Dakota Public Broadcasting says it needs to replace its old recreational vehicle that’s a decade old and fitted with outdated standard-definition technology. A new truck capable of broadcasting in […]
Episode Of ‘The Bachelor’ To Feature Deadwood Hotel
DEADWOOD, S.D. (AP) — An upcoming episode of the popular ABC dating show “The Bachelor” will feature a Deadwood hotel. The episode featuring the Deadwood Mountain Grand hotel will air Monday. Parts of a concert by country music duo Big and Rich that was especially performed at the hotel for the reality series will also […]
Protecting schools, offices before a gunman ever gets to the door
It was barely a week ago that shots were fired at a car near the Empire Mall in Sioux Falls. Its driver, an 18-year-old local, later died at the hospital after being shot in the head. While this incident may not be considered a mass shooting, the attack itself was one that initiated a level […]
Ernetta Fox mixes family experience with helping students
Ernetta Fox didn’t originally intend to work with Disability Services. The current department director graduated from the University of South Dakota with a degree in theatre. After teaching at a university in Texas, she moved back to Vermillion to care for her mother, who was disabled From there, she transitioned into working professionally with individuals […]