GARRET GROSS

Garret Gross, age 83, of Shelbyville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025 after a long illness. He was born on July 4, 1942 to Maurice and Frances Gross. He was in graduate school when his father suffered a fatal heart attack. It was then that he decided to study cardiology. He graduated in 1971 from the University of Utah Medical School. Upon graduation, he devoted 40 years to heart research at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. He was an internationally recognized scientist for his contributions to the causes of cardiovascular disease. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Carol. Per his wishes, cremation was chosen. There will be a memorial service at a later date. Shannon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

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Poll: REGIONS FOR AMBULANCE SERVICE? A legislative task force is considering a plan to organize South Dakota’s ambulance services into eight to 14 regions, potentially with state oversight and funding to help keep emergency medical services sustainable. The proposal comes as many ambulance services face financial challenges, low reimbursement rates and an aging, often volunteer workforce. Lawmakers say the goal is to ensure an ambulance can respond when someone calls 911, but establishing the regions and determining how they would be funded could take years. Do you support creating regional ambulance service systems with state oversight and potential state funding?

Yes, regional systems could help ensure reliable ambulance service.

No, ambulance services should remain organized locally.

Unsure. I would need more information about how it would work.

10/27/2026 – 11/27/2100