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is, what the problem is," Vehle said.
• Sen. Craig Tieszen, R-Rapid City, said he decided it would be best to let the bill die and allow cities to pass stronger texting bans. He said more cities will pass their own bans now that the Legislature has once again failed to pass a statewide ban.
• "It's my conclusion that no bill is better than a bad bill," Tieszen said.
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SD lawmakers ban abortion for gender selection
• PIERRE, S.D. (AP) -- The South Dakota Legislature has given final approval to a bill that bans abortions sought because of a fetus's gender.
• The House voted 59-10 on Tuesday to accept a Senate version of the measure. It will become law if signed by Gov. Dennis Daugaard.
• The bill would make abortions sought because of a fetus's gender illegal. The measure would make it a Class 6 felony, carrying a maximum penalty of two years in prison and a $4,000 fine, for a doctor to knowingly perform or attempt an abortion sought because of a fetus's gender.
• Supporters say a pregnancy should not be terminated because parents don't like the gender of a fetus.
• But opponents say the measure is unconstitutional.
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SDakota women top Denver 82-71 for trip to NCAA
DIRK LAMMERS, Associated Press
• SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) -- South Dakota wants to extend Polly Harrington's collegiate career. The Coyotes' only senior did her part, too.
• Harrington scored 16 points to lead South Dakota to an 82-71 win over Denver for the Summit League championship and the Coyotes' first trip to the NCAA tournament.
• Raeshel Contreras added 13 points for the Coyotes (19-13), who earned their first Summit League title. Nicole Seekamp was 3 for 12 from the field, but contributed 11 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and five steals.
• Seekamp said the Coyotes fought hard for Harrington.
• "We were playing for her," Seekamp said. "We don't want the season to be over yet."
• Desiree Hunter and Paige Bradley led Denver (9-23) with 14 points apiece. Theresa Wirth had 13.
• The Coyotes reached the title game by handing five-time champion South Da (Continued on page 21)
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