News 2008-05-06 Andanh.com

Obama wins NC Democratic primary; Clinton leads in Indiana Tue, 6 May 2008 19:19:57 -0600
INDIANAPOLIS - Democratic front-runner Barack Obama swept to victory in the North Carolina presidential primary Tuesday night and lengthened his lead in the delegate race. Hillary Rodham Clinton led in Indiana as she struggled to keep up.

Suspect in custody after children die in fire Tue, 6 May 2008 18:25:55 -0600
Someone is in custody as the investigation continues into a fire that killed two children, according to Larry LaBeau, acting chief of the Eagle Butte Police Department on the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation.

Horace Mann students get college knowledge Tue, 6 May 2008 17:43:19 -0600
Horace Mann Elementary School fifth-graders have a new-found knowledge of college.

Captain: Fire station move would improve response time Tue, 6 May 2008 17:25:34 -0600
The Rapid City Fire Department has plans to move Station Seven from its current location on Maple Avenue to a new building across the interstate from the site of the new Cabela’s.

Auditor: Beware Web site similarities Tue, 6 May 2008 16:34:27 -0600
Pennington County Auditor Julie Pearson is warning voters that a Web site address similar to that of the Pennington County Election Web page is not associated with the county’s Web page.

Committee chairman accuses VA of criminal negligence Tue, 6 May 2008 16:22:50 -0600
WASHINGTON -- The Department of Veterans Affairs' top mental health official said Tuesday he made a poor choice of words when he sent his colleagues an e-mail about suicide data that started out with "Shh!"

With food costs rising, ethanol benefits now questioned Tue, 6 May 2008 16:12:10 -0600
WASHINGTON -- Just months ago, ethanol was the Holy Grail to energy independence and a "green fuel" that would help nudge the country away from climate changing fossil energy.

Veterinarians say shortage could pose human health risk Tue, 6 May 2008 09:07:28 -0600
There are more veterinarians in South Dakota than ever before, but some vets and ranchers say there still aren't enough to get the job done, contributing to a national problem that is putting animals and people at risk.

Youth coach charged with rape Tue, 6 May 2008 08:50:27 -0600
MITCHELL -- Court documents allege that a Mitchell youth athletics coach has admitted to sexual acts with at least three boys.

State employees will request salary, health changes Tue, 6 May 2008 07:30:35 -0600
PIERRE -- The South Dakota State Employees Organization plans to press for a salary change when the 2009 Legislature convenes.

Man charged with being Internet predator Mon, 5 May 2008 11:14:27 -0600
A Jasper, Minn., man has been arrested and accused of going to Sioux Falls to have sex with a young girl he believed he had been chatting with on the Internet.

Thune: Request for ethanol mandate waiver 'misguided' Mon, 5 May 2008 11:25:11 -0600
Sen. John Thune said an effort by some of his Republican colleagues to ask the Environmental Protection Agency to consider waiving the country's ethanol production mandate amid higher food prices is "misguided."

Senators call for EPA to consider ethanol mandate waiver Mon, 5 May 2008 08:44:53 -0600
WASHINGTON -- Senate Republicans want the Environmental Protection Agency to consider waiving the country's ethanol production mandate amid rising food prices.

Sioux Falls growth slows Mon, 5 May 2008 06:24:07 -0600
SIOUX FALLS -- It seems like Sioux Falls never stops growing, but the weak economy has clobbered those growing pains.

Could be 10 days before some get power back Sun, 4 May 2008 19:19:40 -0600
The number of downed Grand Electric Cooperative power poles has jumped to 2,700, as more of the coverage areas hit by a blizzard last Thursday are searched by air.

Crews have pumped 3.3 million gallons from Homestake mine Sun, 4 May 2008 16:34:26 -0600
Crews have pumped 3.3 million gallons of water out of the old Homestake mine so far, enough to fill five Olympic swimming pools plus thousands of kiddie pools.

Reservation jobs created Sun, 4 May 2008 12:55:10 -0600
PIERRE -- A new firm at Mission will bring more than 25 high-paying jobs to the Rosebud Indian Reservation within the next couple of years, officials say.

Keystone goes for the gold Sun, 4 May 2008 08:12:14 -0600
KEYSTONE - The summer season hasn't started, but there's a new pulse of excitement here as the community prepares for the arrival of thousands of visitors.

Ellsworth mourns loss of airman who died in Afghanistan Tue, 6 May 2008 16:51:09 -0600
ELLSWORTH AFB -- A memorial ceremony in honor of Senior Airman Jonathan Yelner is scheduled for 9 a.m. Thursday, May 8, at Ellsworth Air Force Base.

Suspect in Sturgis shooting won't be charged Tue, 6 May 2008 16:22:50 -0600
The Meade County State's Attorney has decided not to pursue criminal charges against one of the two men suspected in a shooting that occurred in Sturgis Saturday.

Sen. Johnson message to open brain-injury conference Tue, 6 May 2008 16:34:27 -0600
RAPID CITY -- Nearly a year-and-a-half after suffering a serious brain injury, Sen. Tim Johnson, D-S.D., will help open the third annual Black Hills Brain Injury Conference with a videotaped message.

Experienced developer brought in for Wal-Mart project Tue, 6 May 2008 19:26:36 -0600
An experienced national development firm is stepping in to take the reins on the multi-million dollar second Wal-Mart supercenter project, which has been spinning its wheels for several months.

Interstate info centers to open soon Tue, 6 May 2008 16:12:10 -0600
With summer tourism season fast approaching, South Dakota's 13 Interstate information centers will be opening Saturday, May 17.

Ex-councilman from Pine Ridge admits N.M. drug charge Tue, 6 May 2008 13:42:37 -0600
A former Pine Ridge tribal councilman arrested in New Mexico has pleaded guilty to a drug charge.

Two toddlers killed in Cherry Creek house fire Tue, 6 May 2008 10:58:32 -0600
Editor's note: This story has changed from its original version.

TransCanada plans West River oil pipeline Tue, 6 May 2008 13:24:39 -0600
At its annual meeting in Calgary, Alberta, TransCanada Corp. officials said they are planning another crude oil pipeline that would bring oil from Alberta to the Gulf Coast -- and a possible route would go through western South Dakota.

High winds force closure of municipal landfill Tue, 6 May 2008 14:39:07 -0600
High winds have once again led Rapid City Public Works officials to close the municipal landfill.

Efforts stall to attract more veterinarians Tue, 6 May 2008 09:07:29 -0600
This spring on his ranch in Presho, Cooper Garnos has had to haul cattle 45 miles to Winner to see a veterinarian for Caesarian sections and other procedures.

The Fives: Beer can caskets, very naughty Little Debbie and finally, a new fashion trend Tue, 6 May 2008 08:50:27 -0600
Today, the dead tree version of the Journal welcomes back the odd news after being hiatus for a full week.

Businessmen organize to spruce up downtown Tue, 6 May 2008 09:07:31 -0600
A group of downtown business people are forming a non-profit organization to put into place changes recommended by tourism consultant Roger Brooks.

Downtown festival will celebrate music, arts Tue, 6 May 2008 06:18:01 -0600
A new summer-long festival could help bring locals and tourists alike to Rapid City’s downtown.

More than 800 still without power Tue, 6 May 2008 07:30:35 -0600
More than 800 people remained without power in northwestern South Dakota on Monday, three days after a vicious snow storm slammed through the region, toppling power poles and snapping lines.

City OKs annexing North Valley Drive Tue, 6 May 2008 06:18:00 -0600
People who live along North Valley Drive told the city council Monday they do not want to be annexed into the city limits.

County to city: Donât erect parking meters around courthouse Mon, 5 May 2008 22:14:47 -0600
The Pennington County Commission will be urged today to ask the city of Rapid City to refrain from placing parking meters on the streets around the courthouse complex.

'Black Hills not for sale,' Rosebud president says Tue, 6 May 2008 05:12:10 -0600
Attorneys are the only ones who have anything to gain if members of the Sioux Nation accept a cash settlement for the Black Hills, Rodney M. Bordeaux, president of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe said Monday.

Inmate can seek state information on execution method Mon, 5 May 2008 20:21:20 -0600
Convicted murdered Donald Moeller may continue to seek information about South Dakota's method of execution as he fights his death sentence for the 1990 rape and murder of a 9-year-old Sioux Falls girl, a federal judge has ruled.

Marquardt announces run for District 35 race Mon, 5 May 2008 19:12:07 -0600
Curtis Marquardt is a Democratic candidate for the State House of Representatives in District 35, which includes Rapid Valley, most of North Rapid, and central Rapid City.

Kirkeby to seek re-election in District 35 Mon, 5 May 2008 19:08:58 -0600
Mark Kirkeby has announced that he is seeking re-election as a Republican candidate to serve in the State House of Representatives from District 35.

Man accused of murder makes court appearance Mon, 5 May 2008 19:08:58 -0600
A 22-year-old Rapid City man accused in the November death of a 44-year-old woman made an appearance in 7th Circuit Court on Monday.

Free tours to moms at Adams House in Deadwood Mon, 5 May 2008 19:08:58 -0600
The Historic Adams House in Deadwood continues its Mother’s Day tradition by offering free guided tours to mothers who are accompanied by a child on Sunday, May 11.

D.C. Booth Clean Up Day rescheduled Mon, 5 May 2008 19:08:58 -0600
Clean Up Day at D.C. Booth Fish Hatchery in Spearfish has been rescheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 10.

Black Hills Community Theatre wants recyclables Mon, 5 May 2008 19:08:58 -0600
Recyclables are needed for the Black Hills Community Theatre production of “Flutter.”

South Dakota among cheapest tourist destinations Mon, 5 May 2008 18:29:44 -0600
South Dakota is the fifth least expensive state when it comes to the average cost of two adults traveling together in the U.S., according to a news release by AAA.

Kenny Chesney to play at Glencoe during Sturgis rally Mon, 5 May 2008 19:08:57 -0600
Kenny Chesney to play at Glencoe during Sturgis rallyTickets to Kenny Chesney’s performance at Glencoe are available at www.startickets.com. Glencoe camping information and additional line-up announcements may be found at www.rockntherally.com.

Hemp Hoe Down organizers promise food, music and more Mon, 5 May 2008 18:29:44 -0600
Whether you’re interested in wind energy, hemp foods or good music – or all three – this weekend’s Hemp Hoe Down is for you, organizers say.

Residents urged to keep an eye out for rising waters Mon, 5 May 2008 20:21:20 -0600
Editor's Note: This story has changed from its original version

Delayed trash pickup pushed up in the week Mon, 5 May 2008 18:29:44 -0600
Rapid City residents who didn't get their trash picked up on Friday as scheduled because of last week's blizzard won't have to wait a full week after all.

Two men robbed at gunpoint in Sturgis; one shot Mon, 5 May 2008 11:14:27 -0600
Two Sturgis residents were robbed at gunpoint and one of them was shot after two suspects burst into their Sturgis home about 9:30 p.m. Saturday night, according to the Sturgis police department.

Review: Despite hilarious attempts, "The Bible" still offends Mon, 5 May 2008 13:48:44 -0600
Maybe Mom was right when she used say it was impolite to talk about politics or religion with strangers -- no matter how nice a person is trying to be.

The Fives: Waist deep in the greatest blizzards of all time Mon, 5 May 2008 09:21:24 -0600
Here in Rapid City, it is gone as fast as it came, a powerful spring snowstorm that paralyzed the city and dropped more than a foot of heavy, wet snow here amidst 65 mph winds.

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