March 2015
Jackley: Aquash Case Might Solve Other Wounded Knee Cases
FORT PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Now that John Graham is in prison for life for murdering Annie Mae Aquash in December 1975 on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, perhaps other cold cases related to the Wounded Knee incidents four decades ago can be solved, Attorney General Marty Jackley said during a presentation. Jackley prosecuted Graham […]
Daugaard To Sign Repeal Of State’s So-called ‘Daschle Law’
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Gov. Dennis Daugaard says he will sign a measure to change the state’s so-called “Daschle law” that bars a presidential candidate from seeking another office on the same South Dakota ballot. Daugaard said on Friday he will approve a proposal to remove the prohibition. The original Republican-backed measure in 2002 faced […]
Daugaard Unsure Whether To Veto Youth Minimum Wage Proposal
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Gov. Dennis Daugaard says he hasn’t decided whether to veto a measure to exempt South Dakota’s youngest workers from the $8.50 minimum wage voters approved in November. The Legislature has approved the measure. Daugaard said Friday he wants to consider arguments around the plan, which would carve out a .buy flagyl […]
Daugaard Helps Save Jolene’s Law Task Force On Child Abuse
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Lawmakers and others fighting child sexual abuse in South Dakota have secured help from Gov. Dennis Daugaard’s administration to continue studying how to address the issue after a proposal to authorize the work faced a surprise defeat in the Legislature. Daugaard and members of Jolene’s Law Task Force said on Friday […]
State GF&P Commission Proposing To Increase Elk Licenses
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The state Game, Fish and Parks Commission is proposing to allow more hunters to take elk in the Black Hills this season. The commission met in Pierre this week for its March meeting. Commissioners proposed increasing the number of firearm elk licenses to 930, up from 2014’s 630, for the Black […]
Panel Votes Down Measure Allowing More Municipal Sales Taxes
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A House panel has voted down a measure to allow municipalities to temporarily collect up to an additional penny of sales tax for capital expenditures with local voters’ support. The House State Affairs Committee voted 7-6 to defeat the proposal, which advocates say would help city infrastructure and help communities thrive. […]
Athletics investing in fan participation
The University of South Dakota is investing in its fans. If the proposed increase to the General Activity Fund is approved, the university will have another $50,000 to invest in fan participation at athletic events throughout the year. This year, a one-time allocation toward fan participation was made. The increase in the GAF would make […]
Free counseling services provide help for students
The Student Counseling Center’s doors are always open to those who need help. “I would say we are pretty steady right now,” said Lauren Schuur, coordinator of preventative services at USD’s Student Counseling Center. “Our numbers are increasing on a weekly basis to numbers we haven’t had before.” Schuur said students can take advantage of […]
Men’s golf works for consistency
The University of South Dakota men’s golf team got off to a strong start last week, tying for first place at the Nicholls State Atchafalaya Open in Patterson, La. The Coyotes will now look forward to carrying that momentum from this win into the remaining part of their spring season. “It was a great start […]
Federal Judge Delays Ruling In Indian Child Welfare Lawsuit
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A federal judge in Rapid City has delayed a ruling in an Indian child welfare case on whether a circuit judge must turn over his records of conversations with his fellow judges. The Rapid City Journal reports ( ) that Chief U.S. District Judge Jeff Viken will later decide on […]