News 2008-04-26 Andanh.com

Turkey hunter hits teens instead Sat, 26 Apr 2008 18:51:10 -0600
A turkey hunter using a shotgun accidentally shot two boys who were sitting on a rock alongside S.D. Highway 89 about four miles north of Custer on Friday evening.

Kids try to 'help the earth' at clean-up day Sat, 26 Apr 2008 18:51:10 -0600
The cold wind kept overall participation down in the citywide cleanup Saturday but it didn’t stop Ashlyn Moore, 9, and her Girls Inc. friends from their cleanup chores in Canyon Lake Park.

Rapid City educator named 2008 Champion for Children Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:01:10 -0600
Jeanne Burckhard, principal of North Middle School, has been named a 2008 Champion for Children in the individual/professional category by South Dakota Voices for Children.

Thune: Three states saved farm-bill disaster provisions Sat, 26 Apr 2008 14:38:44 -0600
Cooperation among congressional delegations from South Dakota, North Dakota and Montana was crucial in preserving provisions for permanent disaster programs for farmers and ranchers in a compromise farm package headed for key votes next week, Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., said Saturday.

Volunteers support library with biannual sale Sat, 26 Apr 2008 14:25:58 -0600
The pile of books on tape that Joe Huseman wanted to buy was so big he had to go ask his wife for more money at Saturday’s Friends of the Library book sale.

Thune mentioned for vice president Sat, 26 Apr 2008 12:28:17 -0600
BROOKINGS -- U.S. Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., says he does not expect to be selected as Sen. John McCain's running mate in the presidential race.

State ranks fifth in work death rates Sat, 26 Apr 2008 08:54:31 -0600
Federal data ranks South Dakota fifth nationally in rate of deaths on the job.

Science workshop wraps up Sat, 26 Apr 2008 08:17:21 -0600
LEAD -- A weeklong science workshop in the Black Hills is wrapping up with physicists finishing their discussions about possible experiments for an underground science laboratory.

Couple offers rock shop in essay contest Sat, 26 Apr 2008 07:43:27 -0600
A Pringle couple is offering 1.25 acres of land, a house and a rock shop with several tons of rocks from around the world in an essay contest that also requires a $110 entry fee.

John McCain to appear at Buffalo Chip Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:43:18 -0600
Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., will attend the annual Tribute to American Veterans and Active Duty Servicemen at the Buffalo Chip Campground this summer, according to a news release from the Buffalo Chip Campground.

Negotiators reach tentative farm bill deal Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:43:18 -0600
WASHINGTON -- Congressional negotiators reached a tentative agreement Friday on a multibillion-dollar farm bill that includes a hefty increase for nutrition programs at a time of rising food prices.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rapid City gas prices hit new highs Sat, 26 Apr 2008 12:28:17 -0600
Dan Holsworth, like everybody else, is feeling the squeeze from record fuel prices.

Litefoot carries green message of hope Sat, 26 Apr 2008 08:17:21 -0600
When rap artist Litefoot visits the Rosebud Sioux Reservation on Tuesday, April 29, he'll bring messages of hope for young and old alike, Todd C. Fast Horse said.

Scientists eager to hunt for dark matter in Homestake Sat, 26 Apr 2008 08:54:31 -0600
LEAD -- Water glistens off the gray rock lining the tunnel where the cold air carries the musty smell of decaying timber.

Sheriffâs office hopes to prevent crime by alerting neighborhoods Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:50:10 -0600
Local authorities are hoping to prevent burglaries by alerting people who live in neighborhoods that have been burglarized.

It's official: Abortion ban to be on the ballot Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:50:10 -0600
The campaign to ban most abortions in South Dakota has been successful in collecting enough signatures to put the measure on the Nov. 4 ballot, the state election supervisor said Friday, setting into motion what some fear will be a divisive summer of even more campaigning, advertising and debate.

Kim Henderson joins race for House District 33 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:55:03 -0600
Kim Henderson of Rapid City has joined the three-way race on the Democratic ticket for the South Dakota House of Representatives in District 33.

County hires ex-equalization director as consultant Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:55:03 -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.

Spearfish hatchery cleanup postponed Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:55:03 -0600
Cleanup day at the D.C. Booth Fish Hatchery has been postponed until Saturday, May 3, due to weather. Volunteers will still be needed for the cleanup, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The group will do general outdoor cleanup, prepare flowerbeds, paint and work on other projects. Lunch will be provided.

Talk to the candidates May 1 at forum Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:55:03 -0600
The North Rapid Civic Association will sponsor a Candidates Forum on Thursday, May 1.

Catholic schools will honor staff Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:55:03 -0600
The Rapid City Catholic School System will hold its first Faculty and Staff Appreciation and Awards Dinner on Monday, April 28. The dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the St. Thomas More High School commons.

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 21:43:18 -0600
Sen. Barack Obama began his advertising campaign in South Dakota on Friday 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.

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