Category Archives: Local News

Clay and Union counties may share 911 services by David Lias The enhanced-911 system that is working well for Clay County may someday help an individual in need in northern Union County. But some crucial details need to be worked out before a portion of Union County's emergency calls can … Read Article →

Clay and Union counties may share 911 services by David Lias The enhanced-911 system that is working well for Clay County may someday help an individual in need in northern Union County. But some crucial details need to be worked out before a portion of Union County's emergency calls can … Read Article →

Holocaust survivor to speak at USD Jan. 21 Holocaust survivor, speaker and author Benjamin Jacobs will make a presentation at The University of South Dakota, Jan. 21, describing his personal account as an inmate in Nazi concentration camps during World War II. The speech, sponsored by The University of South … Read Article →

City council approves payroll resolution by David Lias Vermillion city employees who head the various departments of the municipality draw top wages of all city workers, according to a payroll resolution passed Jan. 4 by the Vermillion City Council. Workers whose talents are more on the mechanical or clerical side … Read Article →

City council approves payroll resolution by David Lias Vermillion city employees who head the various departments of the municipality draw top wages of all city workers, according to a payroll resolution passed Jan. 4 by the Vermillion City Council. Workers whose talents are more on the mechanical or clerical side … Read Article →

Holocaust survivor to speak at USD Jan. 21 Holocaust survivor, speaker and author Benjamin Jacobs will make a presentation at The University of South Dakota, Jan. 21, describing his personal account as an inmate in Nazi concentration camps during World War II. The speech, sponsored by The University of South … Read Article →

Board hears report on the state of schools by David Lias Dr. Robert Mayer, superintendent of the Vermillion School District, couldn't stay focused on one topic for very long at Monday's School Board. He presented the board with a "state of the school" report, a virtual laundry list of all … Read Article →

Agriculture, gasoline tax top legislative to-do lists By Susan Smith and Jaimi Reimer Finding money for South Dakota's roads and adding value to its agriculture are two issues legislative leaders feel will drive the 74th session of the state Legislature. Senate Majority Leader Michael Rounds, R-Pierre, and Senate Minority Leader … Read Article →

CNS provides coverage of legislative session Readers of the Vermillion Plain Talk and the Wakonda Times will get specialized, first-hand coverage of the 1999 South Dakota Legislature through the Community News Service. CNS is a reporting network of weekly newspapers throughout the state. The service is offered through the South … Read Article →

Globetrotters will bring lively show to DakotaDome The Harlem Globetrotters, perhaps the most popular and most revered sports team in the world, will conduct an all-star performance at The University of South Dakota on Friday, Feb. 5. The game will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the DakotaDome. General admission tickets … Read Article →