Around Town
VCDC moving from Tech Center to downtown location
The Vermillion Area Chamber and Development Company (VCDC) will be relocating to downtown Vermillion this week. In a statement released by the VCDC, the company plans to move from its current location at the Vermillion Technology Center across from Walmart to a building on Main Street. Nate Welch, director of the VCDC, said the decision […]
Valentine’s event celebrates individuality
Glitz and glam will take over Vermillion High School Friday night as the community prepares to host a unique prom experience for those who aren’t usually used to being in the spotlight. “Night to Shine,” is an event that is “committed to celebrating people with special needs,” and is sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, […]
Visioning project sees variety of hopes for town’s future
Sidewalks made of trampolines and purple trees lining the streets of Vermillion may seem futuristic and out-of-this-world, but one local organization is encouraging community members of all ages to envision the perfect Vermillion, no matter the logistical challenges. Greening Vermillion, a year-old organization that promotes sustainability within the community, has been working on a project […]
Cleanup ensues after storm dumps 17+ inches on Vermillion
Despite a January thaw last week, Vermillion was hit with more than 17 inches of snow from Tuesday into the early hours of Wednesday as result of a massive snowstorm. Clearing snow from about 47 miles of streets around town can pose as a time-consuming challenge for city maintenance crews, especially because of the high […]
Forgotten bicycles get a new lease on life through local co-op
Each year, the Vermillion Police Department collects a number of abandoned bicycles from the streets of Vermillion, and now a group has formed around the idea of giving those bicycles a second chance at life. It began early last May when VPD Captain Chad Passick received an email by mistake that was intended for the […]
Doctor: Dress warmly or put ‘yourself at risk’ amidst cold temperatures
With sub-zero temperatures that the winter season brings, there also comes extra reminders about being cautious when going outside. While it’s not rare in Vermillion to find temperatures creep near -10 or -20 degrees, the bitter cold can be shocking on the body. Beth Lapka, an emergency medicine physician at the Sanford USD Medical Center […]
UPDATED: Vermilion man arrested on multiple charges for assault reported in Coyote Village
The University Police Department is continuing to investigate an assault that occurred in Coyote Village on Jan. 18. The Vermillion Police Department said VPD officers assisted UPD with an assault investigation at Coyote Village, and later arrested 33-year-old Jason Marker at his home in Vermillion. Marker was charged with aggravated assault, kidnapping in the second […]
Student builds shelters for Vermillion’s feral cat population
As the winter months get colder, a USD student is making it her mission to help the feral cats around town stay warm. Sophomore Allaina Howard is in the process of providing winter protection for all the “Verm cats” in the area. The shelters are made out of Rubbermaid bins and lined with tin foil […]
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Sexual assualt case referred to State’s Attorney’s office
The case regarding a sexual assualt that took place in Coyote Village on Sept. 27 has been referred to the South Dakota State’s Attorney’s office. Matt Betzen, Vermillion Police Department Chief, said the initial investigation has been completed and VPD believes two of the three men whose photos were released by USD officials were present during […]