One year later, the murdered Westerhuis Children are remembered. On September 17, 2015 the Westerhuis family was found dead and their home set on fire.
Within days of the anniversary marking the Scott Westerhuis family deaths and burning of the family home, a judge has authorized the sale of estate items.
Three people facing felony charges stemming from an investigation surrounding South Dakota's GEAR UP grant program were in court for their initial appearances.
A state auditor says the Dept of Ed should have seen the potential for conflicts of interest at the cooperative that managed South Dakota's GEAR UP grant.