Local attorney Craig Thompson had no algebra problems in store for the students in Paige Chapman's math class at Vermillion High School. The topic he brought to the high schoolers Monday was ethics, and the young people who listened to Thompson soon learned that coming up with the right answer … Read Article
The Vermillion Police Department, with assistance from the USD Public Safety, arrested Shelby Harkness, 18, for making a false report regarding threatening text messages, according to a press release issued Dec. 1. Last Tuesday Harkness reported that a former boyfriend, who resides in Nebraska, sent her threatening text messages. During … Read Article
Writing music for the Christmas season is nothing new for Dr. Stephen Yarbrough, composer in residence at the University of South Dakota. Two of his new works will premiere in holiday performances this month. Yarbrough relies on the gift of creativity, his education, and his mastery of the language of … Read Article
The University of South Dakota Department of Theatre is holding open auditions for A Chorus Line, Dec. 10-12 at the Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts. Taking place over three days, the auditions will test the singing, dancing, and acting skills of the individuals taking part, in a … Read Article
How good was Jake Thomas feeling? So good that by the time his ninth three-pointer of the game rattled in, a wide smile crept across his face as he threw his arms in the air, as if even he couldn't believe his performance. And neither could the crowd. … Read Article
The date and opponent may have changed, but the initial start was the same. In the Nov. 20 home opener against Mayville State, the University of South Dakota men's basketball team struggled through the first half before cruising to a 32-point victory. And Saturday afternoon against Dana College, … Read Article
The Oscar Howe Gallery at The University of South Dakota re-opened on Monday, Nov. 30 featuring a drawing exhibition by Oscar Howe (Yanktonai Dakota, 1915-1983), a celebrated Native American artist and former faculty member of the USD Department of Art. The drawings in the exhibition showcase Howe's wide-ranging talent … Read Article
The traditional end-of-season shopping weekend at the St. James Marketplace is set for Saturday, Dec. 5, and Sunday, Dec. 6, in St. James, NE. The Marketplace founding five rural residents have special treats planned for both days. The weekend is a Christmas music Open House and … Read Article
Gov. Mike Rounds has commended three people who rescued two teenage swimmers from Lake Madison this past summer. He also has extended condolences to the parents of 18-year-old Dylan Nelson, who drowned while helping save his younger brother and a cousin. The governor sent letters of commendation to Danyel McFarlane, … Read Article
Chamber Business: Volunteers are needed to help with the 2009 Midwest Youth Basketball Championships held at the Dome Dec. 4-5 and Dec. 11-12. Times are 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday and 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday for both weekends. Volunteers will be working the ticket counter and t-shirt sales … Read Article
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By David Lias david.lias@plaintalk.net The Vermillion School Board approved the contracts of two individuals who will replace two long-time coaches … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net Members of the Vermillion City Council heard two change options for the recycling program it shares … Read Article
By Travis Gulbrandson travis.gulbrandson@plaintalk.net Vermillion police chief Matt Betzen is applying for a grant that could net the community another … Read Article
By David Lias So many things to comment on this week. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin won’t be a candidate in 2014. … Read Article
