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SD lawmakers look at teen driving safety measures
• PIERRE, S.D. (AP) -- A South Dakota legislative panel is looking at a proposal that would prohibit beginning drivers from using cellphones while behind the wheel.
• The proposal is part of a package of bills recommended by a task force that was created a year ago by the Legislature. The Senate Transportation Committee is holding hearings on the measures Monday.
• One measure would prohibit those with instruction or restricted permits from using cellphones or other electronic devices while driving.
• Another bill would set up a coordinated drivers' education system with statewide standards for course content, instruction, testing and certification of instructors.
• Officials say South Dakota has one of the nation's highest rates of fatal crashes among young drivers.
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SD man pleads guilty to distributing painkiller
• SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) -- A South Dakota man accused of illegally distributing a powerful painkiller has pleaded guilty in federal court.
• Ashley Cottier, of Martin, is charged with distribution of a controlled substance. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison.
• Federal authorities say Cottier distributed Fentanyl, a powerful synthetic drug used for pain management, on June 6, 2012.
• Sentencing is scheduled for May 7.
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Ravens edge 49ers 34-31 in electric Super Bowl
BARRY WILNER,AP Pro Football Writer
• NEW ORLEANS (AP) -- For a Super Bowl with so many story lines, this game came up with quite a twist.
• Try a blackout that turned a blowout into a shootout -- capped by a brilliant defensive stand.
• The Baltimore Ravens survived a frenzied comeback by the San Francisco 49ers following a 34-minute delay in the third quarter for a power outage Sunday night, winning their second championship 34-31. Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco threw three first-half touchdown passes, Jacoby Jones ran back the second-half kickoff a record (Continued on page 24)
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