News 2008-05-16 Andanh.com

Construction zone crash victim identified Fri, 16 May 2008 17:16:16 -0600
The Sturgis woman who was killed in a construction-zone crash on Interstate 90 Thursday morning has been identified and charges will be filed against at least one other driver that was involved in the crash, according to the South Dakota Highway Patrol.

Both boat ramps open at Pactola Fri, 16 May 2008 17:13:00 -0600
For the first time in five years, both the north and south boat ramps at Pactola Reservoir are fully operational, according to Amy Ballard, recreation forester at the Mystic Ranger District.

Plague confirmed in Conata Basin near Interior Fri, 16 May 2008 17:13:00 -0600
Sylvatic Plague has been found in a dead prairie dog from a colony about 13 miles west of Interior

GE sale of appliances could affect Rapid City call center Fri, 16 May 2008 16:42:30 -0600
General Electric’s announcement Friday that it may sell or spin off its appliance business could affect a local company though it’s too early to know the potential impact.

Nebraska officials confirm cougar sighting Fri, 16 May 2008 16:15:34 -0600
Game officials on Friday confirmed the sighting of a mountain lion in northeast Nebraska last weekend -- the first confirmed sighting since 2004.

Farm bill is big win for Dakotas Fri, 16 May 2008 15:46:24 -0600
WASHINGTON -- It almost didn't happen at all, but the farm bill passed by Congress this week is a big win for the Dakotas.

Child murderer is denied parole Fri, 16 May 2008 15:39:32 -0600
PIERRE -- A Huron woman who murdered her young daughter in 1987 has been denied parole again.

Obama criticizes McCain, Bush on appeasement talk Fri, 16 May 2008 13:10:05 -0600
WATERTOWN -- Barack Obama rebuked Republican rival John McCain and President Bush for "dishonest, divisive" attacks in hinting that the Democratic presidential candidate would appease terrorists, staunchly defending his national security credentials for the general election campaign.

FLDS compound in Black Hills shrouded in secrecy Fri, 16 May 2008 12:24:32 -0600
PRINGLE -- The possibility that a raid on a Texas polygamist compound stemmed from hoax calls to a shelter makes local law enforcement here more cautious about what would trigger a response to allegations of abuse at the sect's ranch in the Black Hills.

Obama campaigns in eastern South Dakota Fri, 16 May 2008 09:55:43 -0600
WATERTOWN -- Change was on the minds of South Dakotans waiting to hear Democratic presidential frontrunner Barack Obama speak at the Codington County Extension building on Friday.

Ranch owner accused of killing 32 bison turns himself in Fri, 16 May 2008 08:51:17 -0600
DENVER -- A Texas businessman and ranch owner accused of killing 32 bison turned himself in earlier this week, the Park County sheriff's office said Thursday.

Bomb threat forces evacuation of Custer schools Fri, 16 May 2008 05:59:20 -0600
A bomb threat found Thursday morning scrawled on the wall of a Custer business prompted the evacuation of the town's three school buildings.

Daschle plays big role in Obama campaign Thu, 15 May 2008 12:31:36 -0600
Former Sen. Tom Daschle has played a big role in Barack Obama's campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Congress passes farm bill, defying Bush Thu, 15 May 2008 11:36:25 -0600
WASHINGTON --- Congress sent the White House a huge election-year farm bill Thursday that includes a boost in farm subsidies and more money for food stamps amid rising grocery prices.

Judge favors eminent domain for oil pipeline Thu, 15 May 2008 09:34:42 -0600
A South Dakota judge says it's necessary for TransCanada Corp. to use eminent domain in disputes over access to land it needs for an oil pipeline through Marshall and Day counties.

Less gas sold in South Dakota Thu, 15 May 2008 06:38:59 -0600
Gasoline prices that have been increasing for several years appear to be forcing South Dakota motorists to conserve.

No Powerball jackpot winner Thu, 15 May 2008 06:38:59 -0600
None of the tickets sold for the Powerball game Wednesday night matched all six numbers drawn, which were 19, 21, 29, 32, 46 and Powerball 32.

Attorney general: Child murderer should never be set free Wed, 14 May 2008 12:23:26 -0600
PIERRE -- South Dakota Attorney General Larry Long says a Huron woman who murdered her young daughter in 1987 should never be released from prison.

Family of man killed in Janklow crash settles for $1 million Wed, 14 May 2008 08:36:06 -0600
The family of the motorcyclist killed in a fatal crash with former Rep. Bill Janklow, R-S.D., settled its wrongful death lawsuit for $1 million, one of the lawyers said Wednesday.

McGovern says Democratic candidates should unite Wed, 14 May 2008 07:39:46 -0600
Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton should stop beating up on each other in the remaining Democratic contests and focus their ire on the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, George McGovern said Tuesday.

Hillary Clinton to make stop in Aberdeen Wed, 14 May 2008 06:03:43 -0600
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton will return to South Dakota for the second time in a week Thursday.

Hillary Clinton thanks Rapid City woman who voted just before her death Wed, 14 May 2008 07:54:05 -0600
In a speech to supporters tonight in West Virginia, Hillary Clinton talked about Florence Steen of Rapid City, who cast her vote for Clinton on an absentee ballot 12 days before she died May 11 of congestive heart failure.

Clinton trounces Obama in West Virginia Wed, 14 May 2008 06:41:56 -0600
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Hillary Rodham Clinton coasted to a large but largely symbolic victory in working-class West Virginia on Tuesday, handing Barack Obama one of the worst defeats of the campaign yet scarcely slowing his march toward the Democratic presidential nomination.

Deaf-education task force to recommend actions Fri, 16 May 2008 17:13:00 -0600
Gov. Mike Rounds has appointed nine members to a task force that will examine South Dakota's educational services for students who are deaf and hard of hearing. The group will make recommendations to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of those services.

Kennedy stumps for Obama, fires back at Bush, McCain Fri, 16 May 2008 17:19:42 -0600
Ethel and Max Kennedy brought a mix of the old and new of American politics to western South Dakota Friday in support of Barack Obama.

Man accused of abducting woman at knife point pleads not guilty Fri, 16 May 2008 15:16:35 -0600
A Parmelee man accused of crawling through a woman’s window, abducting her at knife point and attempting to sexually assault her has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him.

Trial date set for rape suspect Fri, 16 May 2008 17:13:03 -0600
A Rapid City man who was set to enter a plea agreement Friday morning on charges that he raped a 12-year-old girl changed his mind and requested a trial.

AAA predicts drop off in Memorial Day travel Fri, 16 May 2008 12:24:32 -0600
For the first time in a decade, AAA is expecting the number of people traveling this Memorial Day holiday to drop compared to the previous year, and the economy and high gas prices are to blame, officials say.

The Fives: Budget crisis, the Clintons and $1 million Bill Fri, 16 May 2008 09:49:02 -0600
Politics of varying levels dominated the week in news, with visits from both Clintons (Bill and Hillary) each making stops West River and the saga of a former politician's fall coming to an end in civil court.

Horace Mann school survives cuts Fri, 16 May 2008 08:51:17 -0600
Cheers and accolades followed a Rapid City school board decision Thursday night not to close Horace Mann Elementary School. The board voted 6-1, with Leah Lutheran voting to close the school.

Rare WWII Japanese flags to be on display at Air and Space Museum Fri, 16 May 2008 09:55:43 -0600
People will have a chance to get a first look at some recently rediscovered Japanese artifacts this weekend at the South Dakota Air and Space Museum's Visitor Appreciation Day.

Dying woman's vote won't count Fri, 16 May 2008 05:59:19 -0600
Florence Steen was laid to rest Thursday, two weeks after casting a once-in-a-lifetime vote for Hillary Clinton that, turns out, South Dakota law will not allow.

Sen. Clinton promises support for Ellsworth, DUSEL, Native American health initiatives Fri, 16 May 2008 08:40:44 -0600
Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton pledged Thursday to fight any future efforts to close Ellsworth Air Force Base, much as her husband did while he was president more than a decade ago.

She's not Mick Jagger, but she's a star Fri, 16 May 2008 05:59:20 -0600
Lara Roetzel is sure that Hillary Clinton said something sweet during their brief meeting Thursday at Jerry's Cakes and Donuts.

Summer parks season kicks off with open house Fri, 16 May 2008 05:59:20 -0600
The South Dakota Division of Parks and Recreation will take advantage of spring weather this weekend to host its annual open house.

Hillary Clinton makes a stop at Jerry's Cakes and Donuts Thu, 15 May 2008 23:22:28 -0600
Erik Dudley and Shannon Hayes still can't believe their luck.

Custer among schools chosen for laptops Thu, 15 May 2008 23:22:31 -0600
Fifteen more South Dakota schools have been selected to participate in the third year of a state program to provide high school students with laptop computers, including those in Custer school district.

Sturgis woman killed in head-on in I-90 construction zone Thu, 15 May 2008 22:32:18 -0600
A Sturgis woman was killed in a construction-zone crash shortly before 8 a.m. Thursday on Interstate 90 one mile east of Sturgis.

New apartments provide a step up for homeless families Thu, 15 May 2008 23:22:31 -0600
A step from homelessness to independent living is being celebrated Friday, May 16, at a public open house from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the new Cornerstone Apartments, 1220 East Blvd.

Obama campaign announces South Dakota staff Thu, 15 May 2008 22:50:56 -0600
Sen. Barack Obama's presidential campaign announced Thursday a number of new staffers to lead the South Dakota operation. "In the coming weeks, the Obama campaign will continue to build a significant statewide organization with the help of some key staff members who have roots in South Dakota politics," according to a news release.

Welcome-home ceremony rescheduled Thu, 15 May 2008 23:22:31 -0600
A welcome-home ceremony for the soldiers from Detachment 3, Company A, 641st Aviation Regiment, South Dakota Army National Guard has been rescheduled from Friday, May 16. The ceremony will now be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at the Army Aviation Support Facility near Rapid City Regional Airport.

Idea Wild auction marks 15 years of conservation support Thu, 15 May 2008 11:36:25 -0600
For the 15th year, Idea Wild is about to give you a chance to spend lots of money on beautiful things and not feel the least bit guilty about it.

Clinton promises war on diabetes among Native American youths Thu, 15 May 2008 09:34:42 -0600
PINE RIDGE - Former President Bill Clinton promised that his wife will wage a war on diabetes among Native American youths and fight for the "overlooked" and "mistreated" if she is elected president.

Farmers market could move downtown Thu, 15 May 2008 14:09:07 -0600
Another piece of the downtown revitalization puzzle could click into place soon if a proposal to bring the farmers market downtown passes city muster.

The Fives: Making do without a dead tree edition anywhere in site Thu, 15 May 2008 09:46:40 -0600
Once upon a time, the news waited on the American reader.

School closure would send most Mann students to Black Hawk Thu, 15 May 2008 08:26:57 -0600
Horace Mann Elementary School parents met Wednesday night to protest a school-district proposal to close the school and bus most of its students 9 miles away to Black Hawk Elementary School.

District lives 'paycheck to paycheck' Thu, 15 May 2008 05:15:36 -0600
The Rapid City School District is living "paycheck to paycheck," its business manager says, and will likely do more of that in the future.

Crowd waits, then welcomes Clinton for short speech Thu, 15 May 2008 03:07:39 -0600
PINE RIDGE - Bill Clinton returned to the land of the Oglala Lakota without the massive security detail, rock-star excitement and national press corps that followed him on his first stop here nine years ago.

From 'Blue' to 'Who's': Game store planned for former adult bookstore Thu, 15 May 2008 05:15:36 -0600
Fans of collectible card games and tabletop war games will soon have a place to call their own.

Crews restoring power to last ranches hit by May 2 storm Wed, 14 May 2008 23:39:40 -0600
Since May 2, part of the morning routine at the Pat and Ronna Burke ranch has been to start the tractor running a generator that feeds electricity to the ranch house.

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