Broadcaster Press 11 January 31, 2012 www.broadcasteronline.com January January 7, 2011 Hyperion’s greenhouse gas emissions overblown in report, controversy still smoldering. Centerville bank heist foiled, suspect caught. Ray Hofman begins new role as Clay County Register of Deeds. Gas price average rises 15 cents in 30 days. January 14, 2011 Old Man Winter strikes again with about 8 + inches of snow that fell in Vermillion beginning Sunday into Tuesday morning. Daugaard Sworn in at Pierre on Saturday as South Dakota’s 32nd Governor. January 21, 2011 Plans for new care center is start of a ‘new era’ for Akron IA Wal-Mart to celebrate 5 years in Vermillion on Jan 27, 2011. January 28, 2011 USD Wellness Center Grand Opening Feb 1, 2011 Proposed funding reduction worries school board. Gov Rounds as proposed at 10% cut in Education funding. February February 4, 2011 After 39 years as executive director for the National Music Museum, Andre Larson retiring Feb 23, 2011. February 11, 2011 Gene Lunn new director of Equalization. Vermillion All-Starts have fun while trying to tame the Neb. Red Dawgs February 18, 2011 Vermillion wins SD Regional Science Bowl February 25, 2011 Egyptian protests send USD student home. Adequate funding remains in place to allow the construction of the new water treatment plant for the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System March March 4, 2011 USD students rally against cuts March 11, 2011 Slage will re-open for concert March 18th. City awaits word on library funding March 18, 2011 Vermillion man rides out Japan’s earthquake on 747 at Toyko airport Students raise funds for homeless vets March 25, 2011 Vermillion man dies in car acciedent on 3/20/11 Vermillion show choirs earn top ratings at Show Choir Classic April April 1, 2011 VSD faces major cuts in ’11-’12. USD celebrates grand opening of Academic Commons April 8, 2011 USD get’s new logo April 15, 2011 Local band is inductee to SD Hall of Fame April 22, 2011 Vermillion sees more snow. Two arrested for campus vandalism April 29, 2011 Café Brule opens for business July July 1, 2011 FEMA, local officials begin flood damage assessment Larry Smith, his wife Betty, and the rest of Team Larry pull into town Saturday for the conclusion of “Ride with Larry, a five-day biking ” tour that stretched from Aberdeen to Vermillion. July 8th, 2011 Gering installed as new judge July 15th, 2011 The Sanford School of Medicine of The University of South Dakota is one of the nation’s most popular medical schools, according to the U.S. News and World Report Matthew Betzen begins walking a new beat today as Vermillion's police chief A tree at the intersec- tion of High and Clark streets was the victim of Sunday night’s strong winds, which left downed branches on lawns and streets around town the next day. July 22, 2011 Recuerdo’s heavily damaged by fire Robert Kyte arraignment set for Aug. 5 for allegedly beating his neighbor’s dog to death with a hammer. Just sit back: Dakota Dome getting new permanent seats. The 32year-old Dakota Dome is undergoing yet another facelift. July 29th, 2011 Former University of South Dakota football player, Desmond Allison, was shot and killed outside an apartment complex in Columbus, OH, on Monday, according to reports. Larry Brady observes the havoc that a high, fast-flowing Missouri River can wreak. This stretch of bank near the Ponderosa housing development, seemingly stable with a thick growth of trees, was stripped away by the churning water in 30 minutes time in late June, 2011. Homeowners took action to stabilize the bank near their properties so they wouldn?t also succumb to the river. (PHOTO BY DAVID LIAS) August 5, 2011 Recuerdo’s fire ruled arson August 5 13 W. 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