News 2008-05-13 Andanh.com

Bill Clinton to visit Pine Ridge Reservation Wednesday Mon, 12 May 2008 20:28:56 -0600
Former president Bill Clinton will return to South Dakota on Wednesday, May 14, to campaign for presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton on the Pine Ridge Reservation.

Obama campaign reaches out to rural South Dakota Mon, 12 May 2008 20:28:56 -0600
Two former state agriculture leaders made a pitch to rural South Dakota on Monday for presidential hopeful Barack Obama, touting farm-policy initiatives aimed at strengthening disaster assistance, helping beginning farmers and boosting alternative fuel supplies.

Second trial begins for man convicted of rape Mon, 12 May 2008 20:28:56 -0600
The second trial began Monday for a Rapid City man who was convicted of rape in 1998 but was granted a new trial in 2007 by the Supreme Court.

Blizzard shut down airport for a day Mon, 12 May 2008 18:41:21 -0600
Rapid City Regional Airport board members listened Monday to a first-hand narrative of the May 2 blizzard that shut down airport operations for 24 hours, a rare event for the airport.

July trial set for Pine Ridge man charged with killing two in crash Mon, 12 May 2008 13:34:24 -0600
A Pine Ridge man is scheduled to stand trial in July charges he caused a fatal accident that killed two people while driving drunk and speeding.

Briley Piper files new appeal with S.D. Supreme Court Mon, 12 May 2008 10:53:34 -0600
Condemned killer Briley Piper of Anchorage, Alaska, has filed a new appeal with the South Dakota Supreme Court in hopes of getting his death sentence overturned.

State senator says college disinvited her over abortion views Mon, 12 May 2008 10:42:37 -0600
ABERDEEN -- State Sen. Nancy Turbak Berry, who was scheduled to deliver the Presentation College commencement address Saturday, says she was told earlier in the week that she could not speak there because of her views on abortion.

Casting the vote of a lifetime Mon, 12 May 2008 10:47:10 -0600
In the waning days of Florence Steen's life, her family isn't hoping for a miracle.

Massive earthquake strikes China Mon, 12 May 2008 10:42:37 -0600
BEIJING -- A massive earthquake struck central China on Monday and state media reported that as many as 5,000 people were killed in a single county while nearly 900 students were trapped under the rubble of their school.

Dakota Cash jackpot hit Mon, 12 May 2008 10:42:37 -0600
PIERRE -- Somebody hit a South Dakota Lottery game jackpot on Saturday night.

Number of disabled veterans rising Mon, 12 May 2008 10:42:37 -0600
WASHINGTON -- Increasing numbers of U.S. troops have left the military with damaged bodies and minds, an ever-larger pool of disabled veterans that will cost the nation billions for decades to come — even as the total population of America's vets shrinks.

Native American energy bar goes national Mon, 12 May 2008 10:42:36 -0600
America's craving for healthier foods has prompted a stampede of sorts for a modern version of the traditional Lakota food called "wasna" made by a company based on Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.

Famous former Faith resident makes a return, of sorts Mon, 12 May 2008 10:42:37 -0600
Sarah Beu, Journal staff Almost 18 years ago, Faith resident Donn King watched workers from the Black Hills Institute of Geological Research dig up Sue, the most-complete well-preserved Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton ever found.

How did Bill do today? Let us know. Mon, 12 May 2008 10:42:36 -0600
Did you see Bill Clinton at Stevens High School this afternoon? What did you think of his speech? Leave us a Rapid Reply and let us know.

âShe never ever quitsâ: Former President Bill Clinton stumps for Hillary Mon, 12 May 2008 10:42:36 -0600
Former President Bill Clinton gave a rousing stump speech for his wife, Hillary Clinton, in Rapid City on Saturday as the presidential primary season heads for its finale in South Dakota on June 3.

Couple accused of making counterfeit bills Mon, 12 May 2008 10:42:37 -0600
A California couple has been indicted on federal charges of making counterfeit bills and passing them at businesses in western South Dakota.

Thune announces fire department grant program Mon, 12 May 2008 20:28:56 -0600
Sen. John Thune announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency is releasing application materials for the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response grant program.

Judge will consider Corean testimony Mon, 12 May 2008 20:28:56 -0600
BELLE FOURCHE -- It will probably be a few weeks before 4th Circuit Judge John Bastian rules on whether hearsay and co-conspirator testimony will be allowed in the upcoming trial of Jamee Corean, 28, who is charged with kidnapping and accessory to murder in connection with the 2004 disappearance of Troy Klug.

Training burns planned at Ellsworth on Tuesday Mon, 12 May 2008 18:11:56 -0600
The 28th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire and Emergency Services and the Rapid City Regional Airport Fire Rescue are scheduled to hold training burns at Ellsworth Air Force Base from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 13.

Two Rapid City businesses fail compliance checks Mon, 12 May 2008 20:28:56 -0600
Two Rapid City businesses failed an alcohol-compliance check conducted Friday by the Rapid City Police Department.

Rapid City man pleads not guilty to accessory to murder Mon, 12 May 2008 18:11:56 -0600
A Rapid City man pleaded not guilty Monday morning to charges stemming from his alleged involvement in the murder of a Rapid City woman last November.

Ailing woman who cast vote for Hillary dies Mon, 12 May 2008 10:33:40 -0600
Just a day after former President Bill Clinton got word of her support for Hillary and sent personal get well wishes to her bedside, 88-year-old Florence Ann Steen has died.

The Fives: Bozo for president, a rank commander-in-chief and who the heck is Chris Dodd? Mon, 12 May 2008 09:17:57 -0600
The big news over the weekend here in the city of presidents was, of course, former President Bill Clinton's visit.

Campaign: Obama to visit South Dakota on Friday Mon, 12 May 2008 11:22:32 -0600
SIOUX FALLS -- The campaign of Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama says the candidate will appear in South Dakota on Friday.

FBI rules out natural causes of death of man found in McLaughlin street Mon, 12 May 2008 09:17:57 -0600
Authorities are investigating a suspicious death in McLaughlin.

Clinton draws crowd of old and young Mon, 12 May 2008 06:05:01 -0600
The people in the crowd Saturday at former President Bill Clinton's campaign speech on behalf of his wife were as diverse as the reasons Clinton urged supporters to vote for Hillary.

One week remaining to register to vote in primary Mon, 12 May 2008 10:53:34 -0600
Only one week remains until the deadline for South Dakota residents to register to vote, and Secretary of State Chris Nelson is asking voters to take the time to register at several registration locations or by downloading registration from from the Internet.

Crowd for Clinton exceeds expectation Sun, 11 May 2008 17:09:28 -0600
The Rapid City Police Department, South Dakota Highway Patrol and the Pennington County Sheriff's Office teamed up with the United States Secret Service in efforts to increase security for the visit of former President Bill Clinton.

Dems at Clinton rally believe Hillary still can win Sun, 11 May 2008 17:09:28 -0600
Tim Russert and other inside-the-Beltway pundits may have written off Hillary Clinton, but area Democrats who turned out Saturday to listen to Bill Clinton's speech in Rapid City believe she still has a chance to capture the nomination.

Death to Meth brings drug-free message to youths Sun, 11 May 2008 00:43:38 -0600
PINE RIDGE - Death to Meth, an all-day music and art event Saturday at Pine Ridge High School, hosted several bands connected to the reservation in addition to local speakers and an art workshop, providing a positive, drug-free message for the youths of Pine Ridge.

Grant helps small towns thrive Sun, 11 May 2008 00:43:38 -0600
For seven rural counties and 28 communities in the center of the state, the Central South Dakota Enhancement District is an extra set of eyes and ears on the alert for new ideas and new funds to help them thrive.

Japanese class opens a new world to students Sun, 11 May 2008 00:43:38 -0600
Environmental engineering junior Milea Franklin has always been interested in Asian culture. So when the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology offered an introductory Japanese class this spring, Franklin just had to take it.

Jerky and quilts? It's all at the "mother of all" sales Sun, 11 May 2008 00:43:38 -0600
The 45 mph wind gusts and light snow didn't deter the large gathering Saturday at the Central States Fairgrounds for what was billed as the "mother of all" rummage sales and flea markets.

Warrant issued for failure to appear Sun, 11 May 2008 18:21:35 -0600
A felony warrant has been issued for Cory Lee Vanalstyne Jr. charging him with failure to appear for grand theft and receiving stolen property.

Early voting off to slow start Sat, 10 May 2008 19:03:47 -0600
Early voting for the June 3 South Dakota primary has been slow so far, according to Secretary of State Chris Nelson.

Head Start enrollment open Sun, 11 May 2008 00:43:38 -0600
Head Start will be accepting enrollment applications all summer for all three Rapid City and Box Elder locations for the 2008-09 school year.

DM&E supporters tell foes to stop delays Sat, 10 May 2008 19:03:47 -0600
Several South Dakota groups that support the Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad expansion challenged opponents in Rochester, Minn., on Friday to stop trying to scuttle the project.

Horseback trek to Deadwood has a few openings Sat, 10 May 2008 19:03:47 -0600
A lucky few, willing to outbid others, will be allotted remaining spots in a horseback and wagon ride on a historic trail from Fort Pierre to Deadwood this summer.

Black Hills off-road vehicle plan in works Sat, 10 May 2008 23:44:18 -0600
Black Hills National Forest Supervisor Craig Bobzien invites the public to comment on a proposal for all 110 developed recreation sites in the forest.

Cherry Creek teen in court over fire that killed siblings Sat, 10 May 2008 14:09:24 -0600
PIERRE -- A Cherry Creek man made his first court appearance Friday in federal court in Pierre on charges he started a fire that killed his two young siblings.

Rain, snow filling Belle Fourche Reservoir Mon, 12 May 2008 20:31:04 -0600
The snow and rainfall of the past two weeks have given a big boost to the Belle Fourche Reservoir and the Northern Hills streams that feed it, continuing a hydrological healing that began two years ago.

Thune to introduce flex fuel tax credit bill Mon, 12 May 2008 18:51:26 -0600
Sen. John Thune plans to introduce a $1,000 flexible fuel vehicle tax credit bill, saying Americans "can't conserve our way out of" our dependence on foreign oil.

YMCA project close to getting bids Mon, 12 May 2008 20:31:04 -0600
YMCA executive director Roger Gallimore is anxious for next week’s bid opening on its multimillion-dollar project to expand parking, child care and wellness opportunities.

Valley Springs woman claims Dakota Cash jackpot Mon, 12 May 2008 18:51:26 -0600
A woman from Valley Springs has claimed the latest Dakota Cash lottery jackpot. Kay Ames won the $350,652 jackpot by matching all five numbers in the Saturday drawing, the South Dakota Lottery said Monday.

Networks, AP sue over exit polling in South Dakota Mon, 12 May 2008 18:51:26 -0600
The three major networks, CNN, Fox News and The Associated Press have sued two South Dakota officials in federal court over exit poll access to voters.

Dahl Mountain Arts Festival essay contest Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:30:04 -0600
A brief rundown of this year's essay contest winners.

Dahl Mountain Arts Festival essay contest winners Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:13:11 -0600
A brief rundown of this year's essay contest winners.

Rescuers dig for thousands buried in China quake Tue, 13 May 2008 01:45:01 -0600
DUJIANGYAN, China - Rescue workers dug through schools and homes turned into rubble by China's worst earthquake in three decades to reach thousands of victims trapped beneath slabs of concrete, as the death toll of 10,000 appeared certain to rise on Tuesday.

Clinton poised for W.Va. win; Obama looks ahead Tue, 13 May 2008 02:44:59 -0600
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The Democratic presidential race runs on two tracks now, one snaking through the West Virginia primary Tuesday and the other mapped out by Barack Obama through battleground states in the fall.

Officials: Clashes in Iraq's Sadr City kill 11 Tue, 13 May 2008 02:44:59 -0600
BAGHDAD - A fragile cease-fire failed to stop fighting in Baghdad's Sadr City where the latest clashes between Shiite extremists and U.S.-backed Iraqi forces killed 11 men and wounded 19, Iraqi hospital officials said Tuesday.

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