SIOUX FALLS, SD – Authorities today located the bodies of one of two people missing in Sioux Falls after jumping into the water at Falls Park to save a 6-year-old child.

According to Sioux Falls Police Chief Doug Barthow, 16-year-old Madison Leigh Wallace of Vermillion jumped in to save her young brother, Garrett Martin Wallace, who had gotten lost in the foam created by the falls. Bystander Lyle Frances Eagletail, 28, of Sioux Falls, also jumped in to assist. The child made it back to shore, but the other two disappeared from sight and were not located until this afternoon.

WORTHINGTON – The District 518 School Board went into closed session this morning during a 7 a.m. meeting to discuss making an offer on a piece of property for the purpose of building a new school.

WORTHINGTON - The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension today (Friday) released the 2012 Permit to Carry Report, an annual report summarizing data collected from Minnesota law enforcement agencies regarding applications made for handgun carry permits as well as data about permit holders.

Minnesota sheriffs reported to the BCA that 33,816 permits were applied for and that they issued 31,657 permits in 2012, up significantly from recent years - more than 10,000 more than in 2011. Statewide, 9 permits were suspended, 6 voided and 285 denied in 2012.

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WORTHINGTON – Citizens who are nervous about navigating the new roundabouts in Worthington can take an online tutorial, courtesy of the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Videos on roundabouts and how to use them are available at www.dot.state.mn.us/roundabouts.

MINNESOTA - Lawmakers today introduced a bill that would legalize gay marriage in Minnesota. The event officially launched Round 2 of debate in the state over same-sex marriage. Last year, state voters rejected a measure that would have cemented a ban on gay marriage in Minnesota’s constitution. But gay marriage remains illegal in the state. Gov. Mark Dayton in his state of the state address last month voiced support for gay marriage, signaling he would sign the measure. If approved, gay marriage ceremonies could be legal in the state as early as August.

The Department of Natural Resources has launched its own streaming eagle cam, offering a 24-hour live feed of a Twin Cities nest.

Viewers now can glimpse a rare sight – there are three eggs in the nest. Eagles typically lay eggs in March, so this eagle couple, which has been in the area since about 2010, has had a tough job keeping the eggs warm, the DNR says. There is a good chance the eagles may hatch eggs this week.

The live video can be found on the DNR’s website at www.eaglecam.dnr.state.mn.us.

WORTHINGTON – A 6-year-old boy died Saturday evening in a car crash on I-90 west of Worthington, and three others are in critical condition, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.

Radio Works Director of News & Information Justine Wettschreck speaks with Nobles County Sheriff Kent Wilkening regarding President Barack Obama's proposed gun control measures. Wilkening is also president of the Minnesota Sheriff's Association, and addresses the group's initial reaction to Obama's plan.

WORTHINGTON – The Twins Caravan stopped in Worthington this afternoon, bringing Ron Gardenhire, Terry Steinbach, Brian Dozier and commentator Dick Bremer to the Worthington Area YMCA for a chance to chat with fans, sign autographs and talk about the upcoming Twinsfest on January 25, 26 and 27.

The event gave area residents a chance to ask questions about the upcoming season, the feeling of stepping into the batter’s box during a major league game and the reasons behind several changes the team has made.

The event was sponsored by KWOA, your home for Minnesota Twins baseball.

Making a Splash

More than 40 brave men and women jumped into the icy waters of Lake Okabena Saturday afternoon for Winterfest's Deep Freeze Dip to raise money for the Jami Cummings Learn to Swim program. The temperature hovered in the low teens all afternoon, and a chilly breeze had more than one spectator shaking their heads in amazement as the jumpers took turns leaping into the frigid water. Fundraising came up just a bit short of the $25,000 goal, but a final tally has not been reached as money is still rolling in. You can still donate and help push to the $25,000 mark!