News 2008-04-25 Andanh.com

Litefoot to visit Rosebud Indian Reservation Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:16:30 -0600
When rap artist Litefoot visits the Rosebud Indian Reservation Tuesday, April 29, he’ll bring messages of hope for young and old alike, says Todd C. Fast Horse.

John McCain to appear at Buffalo Chip's Veterans Tribute Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:16:30 -0600
By the time John McCain rolls into the Buffalo Chip Campground this August, he will almost certainly have wrapped up the nomination from the Republican Party in this fall's presidential race.

Negotiators reach tentative farm bill deal Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:51:01 -0600
WASHINGTON -- Congressional negotiators say they have a tentative agreement on a multibillion-dollar farm bill.

Sheriffâs office hopes to prevent crime by alerting neighborhoods Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:10:41 -0600
Local authorities are hoping to prevent burglaries by alerting people who live in neighborhoods that have been burglarized.

Shark kills man swimming with triathletes off California coast Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:04:53 -0600
SOLANA BEACH, Calif. -- A shark on Friday attacked and killed a swimmer who was training in the ocean off San Diego County with a group of triathletes, authorities said.

Cabela's moving ahead with Billings store Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:48:57 -0600
BILLINGS, Mont. -- Three months ago, Cabela's Retail Inc. suspended construction of a store in Billings; but the company is back on track to complete its first sporting goods store in Montana.

State gas prices surpass $3.53 a gallon for the first time Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:21:39 -0600
Average statewide gasoline prices in South Dakota hit a record high Friday at just over $3.53 a gallon.

Custer State Park renovations debut this summer Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:11:51 -0600
Custer State Park is preparing for a boost in visitation this year, as construction crews hammer out improvements at the four state-owned resorts that will cost more than $17 million.

After hitting 2007 revenue targets, park resorts aim higher Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:11:51 -0600
After exceeding their revenue goal for 2007, the private concession company operating the four state-owned resorts in Custer State Park has raised its financial bar for 2008 by $1 million.

Bar license at Bear Butte still at issue Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:10:06 -0600
STURGIS -- The Meade County Commission plans to lodge an appeal with the South Dakota Supreme Court on the denial of an alcohol license for a campground and concert area near Bear Butte.

It's official: Abortion ban to be on the ballot Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:11:51 -0600
A measure that would ban most abortions in South Dakota will be on the general election ballot Nov. 4, Kea Warne, state election supervisor, said Friday.

FDA takes closer look at Lasik complaints Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:26:25 -0600
WASHINGTON -- A decade after Lasik eye surgery hit the market, patients left with fuzzy instead of clear vision are airing their grievances before federal health officials.

Higher costs, stagnant highway funds delay needed road work Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:10:28 -0600
Half a century ago, the stretch of Interstate 90 running down the Piedmont valley was a smooth-riding ribbon of concrete that represented the latest and greatest in cross-country travel.

Physicists begin their portion of science workshop Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:28:24 -0600
LEAD -- Physicists on Thursday began three days of discussions about possible experiments for a Black Hills underground science laboratory.

Herseth Sandlin favors halt to adding oil to reserves Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:55:17 -0600
From Journal staff and wire services In Washington, some members of Congress are urging the administration to take steps to slow soaring fuel costs.

Highmore sale barn closes Thu, 24 Apr 2008 09:59:50 -0600
HIGHMORE -- The livestock sale barn in Highmore has closed after nearly a half century.

Teachers master educational course Thu, 24 Apr 2008 08:51:25 -0600
Twelve Rapid City Area School District teachers are only a couple days away from a master's degree, and they have every right to be nervous, program coordinators say.

Protest leader says Gov. Rounds will address truckers Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:42:38 -0600
PIERRE -- The organizer of next Monday's protest in Pierre by truckers who are mad about high diesel-fuel prices says he's been told that Gov. Mike Rounds will address the group.

Florida lawmakers debate offering a Christian license plate Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:41:22 -0600
MIAMI -- Florida drivers can order more than 100 specialty license plates celebrating everything from manatees to the Miami Heat, but one now under consideration would be the first in the nation to explicitly promote a specific religion.

911 service restored in Northern Hills region Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:10:50 -0600
Emergency 911 telephone service in Butte, Lawrence and Meade Counties were temporarily disrupted this afternoon after a fiber optic line was cut near Blackhawk.

Hyperion exploring federal financing Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:10:50 -0600
SIOUX CITY, Iowa -- Representatives of Hyperion Resources have approached South Dakota's two senators about getting federally backed loans to finance its proposed oil refinery in southeast South Dakota, a newspaper reported on Wednesday.

Northwest's first-quarter loss deepens on massive charge, fuel costs Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:10:49 -0600
MINNEAPOLIS -- Northwest Airlines posted a fourth-quarter loss of $4.14 billion Wednesday because of a massive accounting charge and high fuel prices, and it said it will likely cut more flying capacity.

Supreme Court asked to reinstate crash lawsuit Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:10:50 -0600
The South Dakota Supreme Court was asked Wednesday to let a brother of Gov. Mike Rounds continue a lawsuit against state highway officials that stems from a fatal traffic crash.

Council OKs short-term fix for Canyon Lake Dam Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:10:49 -0600
The Rapid City Council accepted a quote Monday from Quinn Construction to build a standpipe at Canyon Lake dam as part of the short-term fix to repair sinkholes undercutting the spillway.

Math teacherâs zest for life helps him connect with students Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:10:49 -0600
Central High School math teacher Dana West’s approach to life, and to teaching, is simple: “Things have a way of working out.”

Trash cleanup begins at reservation dumps Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:10:49 -0600
Trash flew Monday morning at the Red Shirt Village dump.

Custer fifth-grader aims to help Earth 'a little bit' Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:10:49 -0600
CUSTER – Kendall Ashmore doesn’t cringe when someone calls her a tree hugger.

New downtown parking plan proposed Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:10:50 -0600
Parking in downtown Rapid City may get more complicated in the future.

Daschle's Senate portrait unveiled Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:10:50 -0600
WASHINGTON - Former South Dakota Sen. Tom Daschle was honored Tuesday by former colleagues and staffers as his official portrait was unveiled at the U.S. Capitol.

Abortion measure may get on ballot Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:10:50 -0600
South Dakotans should know by week's end if they will be voting on the issue of abortion again.

Pierre teachers get big pay boost Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:10:50 -0600
PIERRE -- Teachers in South Dakota make the lowest average salaries in the nation, and school districts say they can't do much about it without more money from the state.

High school students greet Obama, get suspended Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:10:50 -0600
SCRANTON, Pa. -- Two high school seniors in Scranton, Pa., are paying a high price for their interest in politics.

Few hate crimes in South Dakota Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:10:50 -0600
MITCHELL -- South Dakota has had a hate-crimes law on the books since 1993, but it has rarely been used. State court system records indicate there have been just four hate crimes convictions in the past 15 years.

Petraeus picked to lead Mideast command Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:10:50 -0600
WASHINGTON -- Army Gen. David Petraeus, the four-star general who led troops in Iraq for the past year, will be nominated by President Bush to be the next commander of U.S. Central Command, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Wednesday.

Sturgis rally scratch ticket kicks off Wednesday Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:51:01 -0600
PIERRE -- Sales of the South Dakota Lottery’s new Sturgis Motorcycle Rally instant scratch game will start Wednesday, April 30, with a special event in Sturgis.

Police department finds no alcohol compliance violations Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:42:19 -0600
The Rapid City Police Department performed an alcohol compliance check in Rapid City on Thursday, but there were no violators.

Ex-equalization director hired as county consultant Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:10:41 -0600
Rob Miller, the former Pennington County equalization director, who resigned earlier this year, has been hired as a temporary consultant for the equalization office.

Part of First Street closed through June Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:16:29 -0600
Utility construction work will force officials to close a portion of First Street between Philadelphia and Denver streets through June 27.

Obama leads off campaign ads with family health-care issue Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:04:53 -0600
Sen. Barack Obama begins his advertising campaign in South Dakota today with a TV spot focusing on health-care problems faced by his mother during the last few years of her life.

Belle Fourche police investigate possible school abduction Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:11:51 -0600
BELLE FOURCHE - Police are investigating the possible abduction Wednesday of a 7-year-old boy from the South Park Elementary School.

Inclement weather forces postponement of Black Hills Track Classic Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:39:13 -0600
STURGIS—Because of the forecast of inclement weather, the Black Hills Track Classic in Sturgis scheduled for Saturday, April 26, has been postponed until Tuesday, April 29 at the Jeff Smit Track at Woodle Field. The meet will start at 9 a.m.

Experiment could be first to detect dark matter Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:21:33 -0600
SPEARFISH -- A Black Hills underground science laboratory could help physicists learn more about a mysterious particle thought to make up nearly a quarter of the mass of the universe, a California professor said Thursday night.

The Fives: Mexican food, Ivy League decisions and smack talk on pro basketball in Rapid City Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:08:08 -0600
Taking a look back at the week that was, no single topic dominated the most read, most commented or most viewed list at www.rapidcityjournal.com.

Inmate from Lawrence County died of natural causes Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:26:25 -0600
A South Dakota Corrections Department spokesman says autopsies have determined that two state prison system inmates who died earlier this month succumbed to natural causes.

Judge denies defense motion for man accused of abusing malamutes Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:31:08 -0600
Chad Cooper, the Rapid Valley man accused of abusing his dogs and assaulting a sheriff's deputy in November, made an appearance Thursday at a motions hearing in 7th Circuit Court.

Native students explore journalism at Crazy Horse Fri, 25 Apr 2008 05:31:12 -0600
About 250 people, including 154 Native American high school and college students from 10 states, as far away as Alaska, attended the ninth annual Native American Journalism Career Conference at Crazy Horse Memorial Tuesday through Thursday.

Rapid City Regional Airport bookings double for 2008 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:37:01 -0600
Although air travelers have been bombarded with recent negative reports from the airline industry, advanced bookings at Rapid City Regional Airport are up 106 percent for travel between May and December, executive director Mason Short said this week.

Attorney wants third term on Fall River Commission Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:58:05 -0600
Mike Ortner has announced he will seek a third term on the Fall River County Commission.

Clinton plays catch-up in South Dakota presidential race Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:37:01 -0600
We've finally got a game in the presidential primary.

Wharf fined for environmental violation Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:37:01 -0600
Wharf Resources is being fined almost $150,000 by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources for environmental violations at the company's gold-mining operation near Lead.

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