News 2008-05-02 Andanh.com

Rapid City mayor says stay home Fri, 2 May 2008 09:09:15 -0600
Rapid City mayor Alan Hanks is telling residents to stay home and be safe today.

Girls stuff May Day baskets with treats for seniors Fri, 2 May 2008 08:07:25 -0600
The youngest members of Youth & Family Services Girls Inc. spent part of this week preparing May Day baskets for residents of River Ridge senior living facility.

Most South Dakotans concerned about global warming Fri, 2 May 2008 06:23:09 -0600
MITCHELL -- A scientific poll by Dakota Wesleyan University indicates that 77 percent of South Dakotans and 71 percent of North Dakotans are concerned about global warming.

The Fives: Blizzard, blizzard, blizzard Fri, 2 May 2008 05:39:10 -0600
And I thought it was March that was supposed to come in like a lion.

Congress still struggling to finish farm bill Fri, 2 May 2008 04:51:27 -0600
WASHINGTON -- Struggling to complete a farm bill that can survive a presidential veto, lawmakers have sent the White House a sixth extension of farm and nutrition programs.

Time running out for school budget comments Thu, 1 May 2008 22:49:36 -0600
The community has four more days to weigh in on the Rapid City school district's proposed cuts.

State park reservations surge despite pump prices Thu, 1 May 2008 19:49:18 -0600
CUSTER STATE PARK -- Rising gas prices haven't slowed public passion for South Dakota's state park system, where reservations for campgrounds and rental cabins were up 18 percent statewide in April over last year.

Blizzard warning issued for Hills Fri, 2 May 2008 05:07:57 -0600
Meteorologists with the National Weather Service in Rapid City on Thursday replaced the winter storm warning for the Black Hills with a blizzard warning.

Defense bill includes big bucks for South Dakota Thu, 1 May 2008 22:02:11 -0600
A bill to provide millions of dollars to Ellsworth Air Force Base, Camp Rapid and the South Dakota National Guard has been approved by the Senate Armed Services Committee, Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., said Thursday.

High winds force closure of municipal landfill Thu, 1 May 2008 11:03:20 -0600
High winds have once again led Rapid City Public Works officials to close the municipal landfill.

Flamingos flock to lawns near you Thu, 1 May 2008 11:03:20 -0600
A flock of flamingos spent a couple of nights on Central High School assistant principal Steve Vernon's lawn this week, but the birds have taken flight and rest in someone else's lawn today.

Midwestern economy going strong Thu, 1 May 2008 07:40:53 -0600
OMAHA, Neb. -- A survey of business executives in nine Midwestern and Plains states suggests their state economies are humming right along.

Libel lawsuit moves ahead Thu, 1 May 2008 06:55:41 -0600
A libel lawsuit against the Sioux Falls Argus Leader and its top editor will be going to trial.

Airman from Ellsworth killed by IED in Afghanistan Thu, 1 May 2008 00:40:21 -0600
An Airman from Ellsworth Air Force Base was killed Tuesday when his vehicle hit an improvised explosive device near Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan.

Drawing fails to produce jackpot winner; prize to rise Thu, 1 May 2008 06:55:41 -0600
Nobody held the wining ticket Wednesday night that matched all six numbers in the Powerball drawing, meaning the top prize in the lottery game will rise to an estimated $179 million for Saturday's drawing.

Colorado resolution compares Native Americans' deaths to Holocaust Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:46:03 -0600
DENVER -- The Colorado Legislature passed a resolution Wednesday comparing the deaths of millions of Native Americans to the Holocaust and other acts of genocide around the world.

Fed cuts rates as economy slumps, hoping to stop recession Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:08:27 -0600
WASHINGTON -- Scrambling to shore up the faltering economy, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates to the lowest point in nearly four years Wednesday as the nation teetered on the edge of recession.

Farmers say ethanol is not to blame for higher food prices Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:51:45 -0600
WASHINGTON -- Farmers and ethanol producers defended their good fortune Wednesday in the nation's capital, where more lawmakers are blaming a corn-for-fuel policy for soaring food prices.

Sen. Thune worries gas tax holiday could hurt highway fund Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:27:41 -0600
Those who champion the idea of suspending the federal gax tax for the summer driving season have good intentions, but it's important to gauge the effects on the federal highway trust fund, Sen. John Thune told South Dakota reporters on Wednesday.

Are opponents using secret e-mails to derail DM&E? Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:28:58 -0600
Rochester, Minn., opponents of the Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad coal train expansion have secretly instructed Wyoming landowners how to drag out DM&E's good faith efforts to acquire land, according to a motion filed by the railroad.

Thune calls for more domestic oil production Wed, 30 Apr 2008 23:35:14 -0600
The development of ethanol already has helped keep gasoline prices from rising by about 50 cents a gallon, and increasing domestic fuel production could have a similar price-stabilizing effect, according to Sen. John Thune, R-S.D.

Texas officials looking at possible abuse among FLDS boys Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:28:58 -0600
AUSTIN, Texas -- Texas officials have told legislators they're looking at the possible sexual abuse of some young boys taken from the polygamist sect's ranch.

Judge refuses to seal e-mails that include nude photos Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:34:31 -0600
MITCHELL -- Two e-mails that included photos of topless women and which are part of a federal court case involving the Mitchell School District will remain open for public view, a judge has ruled.

Campbell County tax on ballot Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:37:23 -0600
GILLETTE, Wyo. -- Campbell County residents will vote in August to impose a new lodging tax.

Document accuses former Highmore police chief of stealing Wed, 30 Apr 2008 06:23:03 -0600
Investigators are checking whether the former Highmore police chief charged with killing his wife also stole from the department.

Alive at 25 class aims to improve teen driving Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:18:49 -0600
One of the first teens in South Dakota to take the new "Alive at 25" defensive driving course has already noticed a change in her driving habits.

Sturgis scratch ticket kicks off with a wheel and a bike Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:18:49 -0600
You can't win an old-school-style bike, but you could win the cash to buy one in the new Sturgis Motorcycle Rally instant scratch game.

Proposal to abolish $5 bet limit in Colo. casinos fails Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:22:41 -0600
One attempt to raise the betting limit at Colorado casinos died Tuesday, but another one is still alive.

Mountain lion continues to visit same neighborhood Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:56:19 -0600
BOULDER, Colo. -- People in the University Hill neighborhood of Boulder are a little on-edge these days, thanks to a "persistent" mountain lion.

Appeals court upholds dismissal of loan lawsuit Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:30:29 -0600
A federal appeals court has refused to reinstate a lawsuit that sought to strike down a law denying federal financial aid to college students convicted of drug offenses.

Road woes dominate political landscape Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:57:04 -0600
South Dakota can no longer depend on adequate federal funding for roads and must do what it can to ensure that road needs are met without placing too large a burden on taxpayers, legislative leaders say.

Bush says farm bill would not help with rising food prices Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:03:45 -0600
WASHINGTON -- Members of Congress negotiating a multibillion-dollar farm bill disagreed Tuesday over the size of payments to wealthy farmers as President Bush renewed his call to reduce those subsidies.

Forest Service plans to battle beetle advance with cuts, burns and closures Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:17:53 -0600
SUNDANCE, Wyo. -- Bearlodge District Ranger Steve Kozel has decided to implement a large project aimed at reducing hazardous fuels and the risk of mountain pine beetle in the 19,369-acre Snyder project area.

Fire departments struggle to maintain volunteer force Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:02:42 -0600
Ray Baczynski has a steady date for Tuesday nights. As a member of the Doty Volunteer Fire Department, Baczynski spends three Tuesdays of every month doing some type of firefighter training. A fourth Tuesday is reserved for a fire department meeting.

Raising fire fighting dollars tough on volunteer departments Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:02:42 -0600
There was a time when an annual pancake feed, maybe a dance and passing the hat could support a volunteer fire department, but those days are rapidly coming to an end.

NFL draft: Woodhead jets to New York Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:07:54 -0600
RAPID CITY - The greatest running back in Chadron State College history is taking his show to the Big Apple.

City develops plan to resolve water bill problems Thu, 1 May 2008 23:41:43 -0600
A programming glitch that caused nearly 2,100 delinquency notices to be mistakenly mailed to Rapid City water customers this week has been fixed, and the city will double-check every notice for the foreseeable future.

Airman described as "fun" yet dedicated to mission Fri, 2 May 2008 06:23:09 -0600
Described as a "fun guy to be around" by one of his comrades, Senior Airman Jonathan Yelner of Ellsworth Air Force Base was also known as a dedicated soldier who didn't back down from missions. In fact, he volunteered for them, and even volunteered for a mission that wasn't necessarily his specialty.

Democratic candidates debate gas tax holiday Thu, 1 May 2008 23:41:42 -0600
As South Dakota lawmakers wonder what the future holds for highway repairs, the campaigns of the two Democrats vying for delegates in the state's June 3 presidential primary sparred Thursday over the worth of a summer vacation from the 18.4-cent-a-gallon federal gas tax.

Council considers spending more 2012 dollars Thu, 1 May 2008 23:41:43 -0600
Buying more land on Skyline Drive, paying for improvements at Roosevelt Park, improving drainage and building a new transit facility are among items being considered for 2012 money by the city of Rapid City.

Young professionals organize in Spearfish Thu, 1 May 2008 23:41:43 -0600
SPEARFISH - Nine men and women gathered Wednesday at the Spearfish Chamber of Commerce to form a young professionals group.

Step right up: Shrine Circus returns to town Fri, 2 May 2008 04:51:29 -0600
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, and children of all ages: The circus has returned to Rapid City.

Belle Fourche Reservoir Road to reopen Fri, 2 May 2008 04:51:27 -0600
The Bureau of Reclamation has opened the newly rebuilt Suzie Peak Road from its junction at Fisherman's Road to its end on Gadens Point at Belle Fourche Reservoir.

Ellsworth to host public restoration meeting Thu, 1 May 2008 23:41:42 -0600
Ellsworth Air Force Base will host its biannual Restoration Advisory Board meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, at Douglas Middle School Commons, 401 Tower Road, Box Elder.

Sheriff identifies hunter in accidental shooting Thu, 1 May 2008 23:25:47 -0600
Authorities have identified the hunter who accidentally shot two young men while he was hunting turkeys near Custer last week.

Cast announced for 1972 Flood play 'Not Just High Water' Thu, 1 May 2008 23:25:48 -0600
Thirty-one young people, ranging in age from 5 to 19, have been cast in the theatrical production “Not Just High Water,” to be performed in The Journey Museum's Wells Fargo Theatre June 6-8.

School of Mines to host Cinco de Mayo celebration Fri, 2 May 2008 04:51:29 -0600
The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology will host an alcohol-free, family-friendly Cinco de Mayo celebration from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, May 5, in the March-Dake Plaza near the Surbeck Center.

Blood donors get beef coupons Thu, 1 May 2008 23:25:48 -0600
South Dakota's beef producers are trying to encourage blood donations through the "Pump Up the Iron and Eat Beef" campaign. Donors at United Blood Services Blood Centers in South Dakota will receive Beef Certificates or Beef Bucks worth $2 each time they donate in May.

Dog competition set for June Thu, 1 May 2008 23:25:48 -0600
The Michael J. Fitzmaurice State Veterans Home in Hot Springs will host its annual Skyhounds dog/Frisbee competition on Saturday, June 7.

Spearfish sawmill sale completed Thu, 1 May 2008 22:12:11 -0600
The first employees went back to work Thursday after the long-delayed sale of the former Pope & Talbot sawmill at Spearfish to Neiman Enterprises of Hulett, Wyo.

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