October 2015
79-year-old Rapid City Man Dies From Injuries In Home Fire
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Authorities in Rapid City say a 79-year-old man has died from injuries sustained during a house fire. Crews responded to the home about 7:30 p.m. Thursday and found smoke pouring out of the house. They were able to pull the man out of the home and transport him to a […]
Sculpture class introduces student’s new installation
Sculptures are made to reflect a certain idea or feeling to those who see them. Painting student and art history major junior Marci Smith used reflection figuratively and literally when creating her piece for the her Sculpture Installation and Contemporary Practice class. The media she used was something that resonates with the childhoods of many […]
South Dakota Annual State Park Licenses Now On Sale
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — The 2016 annual park entrance license for South Dakota’s state parks and recreation areas is now on sale. The new sticker features a photo of anglers at sunset on Lake Oahe. The license is valid through May 19, 2017. Licenses can be purchased online, at a state park office or by […]
Humane Society Open House To Feature Reunion
SPEARFISH, S.D. (AP) — The Western Hills Humane Society is showcasing its facilities and animals on Saturday during the organization’ second open house. The Black Hills Pioneer reports ( ) that pet owners can get free city tags. Owners can also have their pets microchipped for $30, and rabies shots are available for $5. Spearfish […]
SD Lottery
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) _ These South Dakota lotteries were drawn Friday: 04-14-29-31-47, Mega Ball: 9, Megaplier: 2 (four, fourteen, twenty-nine, thirty-one, forty-seven; Mega Ball: nine; Megaplier: two) Estimated jackpot: $40 million
Dakota Days 2015- Friday
Today, students could participate in a pep rally for tomorrows football game. There were also some fun activities, like a zumba party and a root beer pong tournament. Producer: Krystal Schoenbauer Videographer: Sydney Mook
Author touches on relatable topics in satirical novels
American writer and satirist Kurt Vonnegut is widely known for his novels including “Slaughterhouse-Five” and “Breakfast of Champions.” Each novel portrays a different message as well as shows a bit of the views and morals Vonnegut has. Slaughterhouse-Five portrays a message about the events of Word War Two, and “Breakfast of Champions” reflects America’s position […]
A Look At School Shootings In The US In The Past Decade
School shootings have erupted in small rural communities and major urban centers across the U.S. over the past decade. According to an analysis of all mass shootings by a group called Everytown for Gun Safety, about 11 percent of cases involves possible mental illness and in 44 percent of the cases, the shooter committed suicide. […]
Daugaard: Education Board Member Tied To GEAR UP Steps Down
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A Board of Education member involved in administering a Native American college-readiness program under scrutiny as part of an investigation into an apparent murder-suicide has resigned. Gov. Dennis Daugaard said Stacy Phelps departed because of “many questions” surrounding the administration of the GEAR UP program. Daugaard has also asked the attorney […]
McDonald’s, Burger King serve late night snackers with walk-thru
Every so often, senior Steve Afryl likes to have a late night snack. That’s when he decides to go on a walk. “For a late night snack, McDonald’s is one of the only places open and it tastes good at that time,” Afryl said. “If anyone is ever in trouble or needs help, they know […]