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Concerns grow as more kids are caught vaping in SD schools
School districts from Sioux Falls to Spearfish are grappling with an increase in students who are “vaping” on campus.
Students – some as young as middle schoolers – inhale from hand-held devices that heat liquid gels into an aerosol containing nicotine and flavored compounds.
Generically known as e-cigarettes, the vaping pens and
Faded pavement markings make South Dakota roads less safe
RAPID CITY, S.D. – Driving on East North Street in Rapid City can be trying. In the 100 block, the four-lane road curves up a hill into a busy commercial district. Pedestrian traffic can be heavy and cars frequently turn on and off the street from nearby homes, motels and
Reckless roads: Hard lessons
A range of emotions swept over Cassondra Grogan as she sat in her car on the side of a Mitchell street, a police car with its lights flashing parked behind her.
Reckless roads: South Dakota takes slow lane to safety
In South Dakota, a driver can zip along at 80 mph on the interstate without wearing a seatbelt while writing a text message and there’s no legal reason that a law enforcement officer can pull that motorist over.
Dangerous Rails: Anatomy of an accident
Reports: Broken rail line was main cause of 2015 accident
Dangerous rails: Aging lines, old tankers pose ongoing threat
2015 derailment, ethanol spill highlight railroad safety concerns.