April 2015
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 […]
South Dakota Weather Anchor To Testify Before Congress Panel
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A South Dakota weather anchor plans to testify before a U.S. Senate committee studying how weather information is communicated to and used by people, businesses and governments. Chief meteorologist Jay Trobec of KELO-TV in Sioux Falls ( ) is first on the agenda at Wednesday’s hearing of the Committee on […]
Volunteers To Clean Up Pierre During Annual Spring Event
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota’s capital city is kicking off its sixth annual spring cleanup effort. More than 100 volunteers will be planting trees, picking up trash and beautifying Pierre as part of this year’s Go Green and Clean campaign. The effort is set to begin Wednesday. Mayor Laurie Gill says the projects include […]
Grant To State Will Help Cover Breast Cancer Screenings
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The state has received a $50,000 grant from the South Dakota affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Foundation to help provide breast cancer screening services. The South Dakota Department of Health says the grant to its breast and cervical cancer screening program called “All Women Count!” will cover mammograms for uninsured […]
SGA votes to keep senator, dismisses impeachment charge
Story by Phil Millar and Ally Krupinsky University of South Dakota Student Government Association senator Muhamad Ali Suria is still a member of the SGA, after the Senate voted “no” to his removal April 21. Suria faced impeachment charges due to his violation of By-law 10, which states that a senator may have no more […]
Locals grow all-natural produce for community
As the spring season continues to bring new life into trees and flowers on campus, local farmers are hoping the warm weather draws students from their dorms out to the farm. Mitchel Morse and Sam Heikes, both longtime residents of Vermillion, are in the farming business. They have a particular interest in providing the community […]