Former Union County 911 director sues county, sheriff over firing after she married woman
South Dakota county argues it terminated woman for just cause
Union County and its sheriff are denying allegations made by the former 911 dispatch coordinator that she was fired because of her sexual orientation and because she reported the department to the FBI.
Sara Beatty filed suit against the county and Sheriff James Prouty last week, saying she was terminated after she married a woman. The county fired back hours later with an answer denying her claims, saying Beatty was terminated for “non-discriminatory and non-retaliatory reasons” that included a “negative attitude, impaired working relationship” and an inability to trust her.
Sioux Falls schools in mental health pilot program see attendance, performance gains
A pilot program that embedded mental health therapists in five Sioux Falls schools is showing signs of success just a few months since its launch, school officials announced Monday.
