March 2015
Communication club looks to study social campus interactions
Instead of just a final paper or project, one University of South Dakota class has something different in mind. The advanced organizational communication class chose to create its own department’s student organization — the Communication Club. “I like to do things in class. I think the hands-on experience is such a wonderful teacher, so much […]
Doctor Review Board Adopts Conflict-of-interest Rules
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A board that can decide whether doctors practice medicine in South Dakota has adopted conflict-of-interest rules. If the Legislature’s Rules Review Committee agrees, members of the South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners will be required to recuse themselves in cases involving relatives or personal financial interests. Members also […]
Dakotas Ranchers In Midst Of Calving Enjoying Warm Weather
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Unseasonably warm weather in the Dakotas is giving a boost to cattle ranchers in the midst of spring calving. Southern North Dakota rancher Doug Bichler tells KXMB-TV that the warmth is a blessing for the 100 calves on his ranch that were born in bitter cold a few weeks ago. He […]
Spearfish Woman Who Scammed Government To Pay Restitution
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A Spearfish woman who scammed the federal government has been ordered to pay nearly $44,000 in restitution. Authorities say 67-year-old Linda Anderson lied about living arrangements of her daughter and grandchild to collect higher payments through the government’s Supplemental Security Income program. The Rapid City Journal reports ( ) that […]
SD Senate, House To Iron Out Differences In Autism Bill
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The South Dakota Senate and House are going to work out differences in a bill that would help ensure insurance coverage for a key treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Senators moved Wednesday to go to conference committee to iron out the differences in the measure that would mandate to certain insurance […]
Mega Millions Ticket Sold In Chester Worth $25,000
CHESTER, S.D. (AP) — A Mega Millions ticket sold in Chester is worth $25,000 in Wednesday’s drawing. South Dakota lottery officials say the ticket matched four of five white ball numbers and the Mega Ball to win the game’s $5,000 third prize. An option purchased for an additional dollar multiplied the prize fivefold. The odds […]
Longtime Pierre Journalist Returning To State Government
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Longtime Pierre journalist Tony Mangan is leaving the profession to return to state government. Mangan worked four years at the Capital Journal newspaper and has spent the past 17 years at KCCR radio. He tells the Capital Journal ( ) that he has taken a job as public information officer for […]
Defense For Aberdeen Murder Suspect To Hire Law Students
ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) — Attorneys for an Aberdeen man accused of murder are being allowed to hire law students to help with the case. The American News reports ( ) that Judge Scott Myren capped pay for the assistants at $3,000 and told defense attorneys for John Hemminger that they can ask to raise the […]
Couple Sentenced For Delay In Medical Help For Child
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A couple who delayed getting a child medical treatment must serve time in federal prison and pay more than $32,000 in restitution. Court documents show that 41-year-old Terri Covey, of Rapid City, and 43-year-old Gilbert Young, who lives in Nebraska, lived together on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in 2013 when […]
2 Men Recovering After Explosion Outside Lennox Gas Company
LENNOX, S.D. (AP) — The State Fire Marshal is investigating an explosion that injured two workers changing a gas line outside of a Lennox utility company. Police Chief Orville Jorgensen says a leak occurred as the Farm Gas Co-op workers were working on the business’ gas line Monday afternoon. The Argus Leader ( ) reports […]