April 22, 2015
Britton Grain Terminal, Rail Line Upgrades Moving Forward
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The state Department of Transportation and Dakota, Missouri Valley and Western Railroad are moving forward with millions of dollars in rail upgrades to the state-owned Britton Line in northeastern South Dakota as part of improvements coming with a new roughly $32 million grain terminal near Britton. The Transportation Department said […]
Cement Truck Rolls Over On Interstate 29 In Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — The driver of a cement truck is at a hospital after the vehicle rolled over on Interstate 29 in Sioux Falls. The South Dakota Highway Patrol says the driver lost control and the vehicle entered the ditch and rolled. The incident happened in the northbound lane just south of Highway […]
Patient Survey Data Show SD Hospitals Received High Marks
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Federal health officials say South Dakota hospitals were among a small number of facilities across the nation that received high ratings in patient satisfaction surveys collected over one year. The Argus Leader ( ) reports that 14 South Dakota hospitals received at least one five-star rating from patients in one […]
Some South Dakota Cities Hit Record Lows, More Could Fall
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — Several South Dakota cities hit new low temperatures overnight, and more records could fall Wednesday night or Thursday morning. KGFX-AM reports ( ) the National Weather Service says Aberdeen dropped to 15 degrees, which broke the old record of 20 degrees set in 1956, and Pierre’s temperature of 19 degrees edged […]
Golden Eagle Injured Near Rapid City Ready To Be A Free Bird
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A golden eagle struck by two vehicles near Rapid City more than a month ago has survived and likely soon will be a free bird. The nearly 8-pound bird was struck on state Highway 79 on March 3. It was treated at the All Creatures Animal Hospital and Oahe Wildlife […]
Mid-July Trial Set For Man Accused In Armed Soda Pop Robbery
HURON, S.D. (AP) — A Lane man accused of stealing soda pop from a Huron convenience store at gunpoint has once again pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. Sixty-one-year-old Martin Moeller last September entered the same plea to charges of first-degree robbery and commission of a felony with a firearm in the June 2014 […]
Pilot Error, Faulty Turbine Light Likely Causes Of Crash
ABERDEEN, S.D. (AP) — Federal investigators say pilot error and a non-functioning light atop a wind turbine are probable causes of a plane crash that killed four South Dakota men a year ago. The single-engine Piper crashed April 27, 2014, when it struck a 330-foot-high wind turbine in fog 10 miles south of Highmore. The […]
Sioux Falls Jobs Project Being Questioned As Costs Rise
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Costs are rising for a city-sponsored campaign to recruit workers to Sioux Falls, and at least one City Council member is questioning how the effort is being funded. The website and ad campaign is aimed at attracting applicants from Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska to fill more than 2,000 unfilled jobs […]
Verbatim — April 22, 2015
On today’s episode of Verbatim, we discuss Mars or South Dakota, plus we look at a local Vermillion farmer and we show you the World of USD in just 60 seconds. Producer – Krystal Schoenbauer Associate Producer – Michael Geheren Director – Trent Opstedahl Anchors – Michael Geheren and Katia Duszenko Online & Multimedia Editor […]
Teen Arrested For Assaulting Girl, 14, In Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on accusations he assaulted a 14-year-old girl in Sioux Falls. The Argus Leader ( ) reports the girl was walking in an alley with friends about 8 p.m. Sunday when she was attacked by an acquaintance. Police spokesman Sam Clemens says the 16-year-old suspect […]