Frederick, South Dakota

Schools facing sanctions by state government have received their fates from the legislative appropriations committee.

Two schools are recommended financial penalties, while three waiver requests past cash limits were approved at a school finance oversight meeting.

Ashtyn Hattlewick's journey these past few months have been difficult, but her positive attitude and hard work ethic allowed her to defy the odds.

A once heavily involved student-athlete, Ashtyn Hadlewick encountered a medical mystery leaving her in a wheelchair for months. Her goal was to walk for her middle-school graduation, and she was able to do that and so much more. This is the story of Ashtyn's rehabilitation and her persistent joy throughout her journey.