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• Driver's education instructor Kathy Askew said she would accept the opportunity for more training and oversight. Askew teaches in Pierre, where the district's young drivers take 30 hours of course work through the Capitol University Center, a college affiliated with state universities.
• There are two instructor training programs in the state, at Northern State University and Black Hills State. Schopp said with these limited options for training, it's possible there is a shortage of instructors.
• "We really don't have a handle on exactly what happens," Schopp said about curriculums for student drivers. "Maybe the programs are great."
• Askew uses a curriculum called "Drive Right" and supplements with videos on distracted driving and guest speakers, such as police officers. She even took a class to the women's prison to talk to someone serving time for drunk driving.
• "I supplement things just like any other educator does in the classroom," Askew said.
• Grant's report and recommendations are expected after he completes his review in late 2015. The Departments of Public Safety and Education will then determine whether to push for policy changes.
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Lineup for RibFest in Sioux Falls announced
• SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) -- The lineup for the 17th annual RibFest in Sioux Falls has been finalized.
• The event kicks off Thursday at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds.
• Lynyrd Skynyrd, Rick Springfield, Loverboy, Foghat, Dee Snider and April Wine are among the headliners.
• Admission on Thursday is $10, Friday is $15, and Saturday is $20. An all-weekend pass is $30. Proceeds will benefit the Brennan Rock and Roll Academy.
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South Dakota governor orders flags at half-staff
• PIERRE, S.D. (AP) -- Gov. Dennis Daugaard has directed all government agencies to fly the United States and South Dakota flags at half-staff Monday morning in observance of Memorial Day.
• His proclamation is in accordance with one signed by President Barack Obama.
• Flags will be flown at full-staff from noon until sunset.
• Daugaard is also asking state residents to observe the president's request that Americans unite in prayer at 11 a.m. local time and that a moment of silence be ob (Continued on page 21)
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