October 2015
Black Lives Matter movement raises awareness of institutionalized racism
At last week’s Democratic Presidential Candidate Debate, the candidates were asked, “Do black lives matter, or do all lives matter?” The question is referencing the juxtaposed political movements of Black Lives Matter and All Lives Matter. Black Lives Matter is a movement birthed out of the recent injustices committed against the black community. They attempt […]
Report: Sudden Wind Shift Contributed To Firefighter’s Death
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — A firefighter killed by a wildfire in Northern California was apparently trapped by a sudden shift in the direction of the blaze, according to a new U.S. Forest Service report on his death. Rapid City, South Dakota, firefighter Dave Ruhl was found in late July at the scene of the […]
South Dakota Winter Wheat Seeding, Emerging Ahead Of Average
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — About half of South Dakota’s winter wheat crop has emerged, after another week of favorable weather. The Agriculture Department says in its weekly crop report that 89 percent of the crop is now seeded, ahead of average. Forty-seven percent of the crop has emerged, slightly ahead of average. Winter wheat […]
43rd Name Added To Fallen Firefighters Memorial
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A 43rd name has been added to the South Dakota Fallen Firefighters Memorial near Capitol Lake in Pierre. KCCR-AM reports that Steven Ackerman’s name was added to the memorial during a ceremony this past weekend. The Valley Springs Fire Department firefighter was killed in the line of duty while fighting an […]
Attorney: Woman To Take Plea Deal In Sioux Falls Robbery
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — A woman whose boyfriend was killed during a botched robbery in Sioux Falls in December 2013 is expected to plead guilty to two felony drug charges in a deal with prosecutors. Faith Rasmussen initially faced first-degree burglary and robbery charges stemming from the break-in that ended in the shooting death […]
40th Name Added To Fallen Firefighters Memorial
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A 40th name has been added to the South Dakota Fallen Firefighters Memorial near Capitol Lake in Pierre. KCCR-AM reports that Steven Ackerman’s name was added to the memorial during a ceremony this past weekend. The Valley Springs Fire Department firefighter was killed in the line of duty while fighting an […]
SD Regulators To Revisit Polygamists Group’s Water Request
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota regulators are set to revisit a polygamist group’s application to draw water more quickly at its remote Black Hills compound. The Water Management Board is scheduled Wednesday to consider the application, which faces opposition from nearby landowners. The panel voted in July that the group needed to return with […]
SD Lottery
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) _ These South Dakota lotteries were drawn Tuesday: 07-09-24-38-52, Mega Ball: 1, Megaplier: 5 (seven, nine, twenty-four, thirty-eight, fifty-two; Mega Ball: one; Megaplier: five) Estimated jackpot: $70 million
Verbatim- October 14th, 2015
In this weeks episode of Verbatim, we discuss some tips to help you through Midterms. We also look at this past weekends Oktoberfest and a Native American day documentary. Producer: Krystal Schoenbauer Videographer: Sydney Mook Anchors: Trent Opstedahl and Katie McGuire
Reality check: The dream of becoming a professional athlete
It’s an odd conundrum. Athletes spend their entire early years shooting baskets, throwing and catching balls, running tracks and courses – dreaming of living lives of pro-athletes or even college athletes. And then it’s all thrown to a halt. That ugly day when reality takes over and the realization that going pro or even playing […]