News 2008-05-26 Andanh.com

Clinton to attend rallies in Kyle, Rapid City Mon, 26 May 2008 17:14:30 -0600
Journal staff reports Senator Hillary Clinton will return to South Dakota on Wednesday, May 28 and Thursday, May 29, attending campaign events on the Pine Ridge Reservation in Kyle, Rapid City, Huron and Watertown.

Push for lower speed limit picks up momentum Mon, 26 May 2008 15:32:45 -0600
BATH -- A man who hosted a campaign rally on his farm near Bath this month for Democratic presidential contender Hillary Rodham Clinton is helping spearhead an effort to reduce gasoline prices by cutting the speed limit.

Lethal storms kill 8 in Iowa and Minnesota Mon, 26 May 2008 09:46:11 -0600
Powerful storms packing large hail, heavy rain and tornadoes made for a deadly Memorial Day weekend across the nation's midsection, killing at least seven people in Iowa and a 2-year-old child in Minnesota.

Lewis and Clark Water project hearing scheduled Mon, 26 May 2008 08:23:16 -0600
Lewis and Clark Rural Water System officials hope a U.S. Senate Energy Committee field hearing in Sioux Falls will presuade Congress of the need to fund rural water projects.

The Fives: A sports innovator, a candidate and an artist -- all veterans, all South Dakotans Mon, 26 May 2008 07:29:30 -0600
A recent news story showed that people are far less likely today to know someone who is serving in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan than previous generations knew someone serving in past major conflicts such as Vietnam, Korea, World War II, etc.

Advisory council prepares to make recommendations on teacher pay Sun, 25 May 2008 12:09:00 -0600
A group assigned to study South Dakota teacher salary issues and make recommendations as to how future state funds can be best used will hold its first meeting Wednesday.

Pactola release irks marina owner Sun, 25 May 2008 08:48:01 -0600
It's like turning the sprinklers on in the front yard during a heavy rain storm, Dave Fisher says.

Grants OK'd for research efforts supporting Homestake lab Sun, 25 May 2008 05:38:40 -0600
The Board of Regents has approved seven grants to South Dakota public university faculty members who have developed research projects to support the new Sanford Underground Laboratory at the former Homestake gold mine.

Rapid City Stevens girls take 13th consecutive state track title Sat, 24 May 2008 15:39:58 -0600
The Rapid City Stevens girls won their 13th straight Class AA team track and field title and the Pierre boys captured their third straight at Howard Wood Field on Saturday in Sioux Falls.

Analysis: Clinton's latest off-key remark Sat, 24 May 2008 14:17:00 -0600
NEW YORK--Long hours, hard work and scant hope of succeeding may be the cause of Hillary Rodham Clinton's latest case of political tone-deafness.

IHS hospital in Pine Ridge expands Sat, 24 May 2008 12:08:01 -0600
PINE RIDGE--People seeking medical help at the Pine Ridge Indian Health Service hospital should spend less time waiting and have access to more services when a new wing opens next month.

Obama, Clinton pick up delegates in Georgia Sat, 24 May 2008 11:30:37 -0600
ATLANTA--Barack Obama and Hillary Rodham Clinton each picked up a delegate in Georgia on Saturday as state Democrats selected their delegation to the party's national convention in Denver this summer.

New license plate system coming in June Sat, 24 May 2008 11:09:46 -0600
WATERTOWN--South Dakotans who need to register their vehicles in June should do it at the start of the month because offices will be closed at the end of the month to switch to a new registration system, according to Deb Hillmer, director of the state Division of Motor Vehicles.

Motions hearing set for former police chief accused of killing wife Sat, 24 May 2008 08:26:34 -0600
A pretrial motions hearing is scheduled June 4-6 in Pierre for Ken Huber, the former Highmore police chief who's accused of killing his wife.

Boot camps can whip you into shape Fri, 23 May 2008 08:56:19 -0600
Rapid City residents who would like to enter boot camp don't have to join the military to do so.

Tornado touched down near Eagle Butte Sun, 25 May 2008 05:38:40 -0600
After several days of persistent rain, another, more violent storm system moved through western South Dakota on Saturday. According to National Weather Service officials, a funnel cloud touched down eight miles south of Eagle Butte in the afternoon.

Clinton reservation tour seeks tribal support Mon, 26 May 2008 09:46:11 -0600
FORT THOMPSON - Bill Clinton began the last full week of South Dakota's primary season on Sunday with a three-stop reservation blitz aimed at inspiring potentially crucial tribal voters to support his wife for president.

Wharton defends $700K in administrative raises since '04 Mon, 26 May 2008 08:28:24 -0600
Rapid City's superintendent of schools says the district was justified in spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on pay raises for school administrators over the past four years, even as the district is in such financial straits that it plans cuts to its elementary school library program, its Virtual High School and its gifted education program.

Memorial Day events Monday Mon, 26 May 2008 07:22:30 -0600
American Legion Post 22, Rapid City – 8 a.m. Memorial Park, Col. Scott Vander Hamm, the Commander of the 28th Bomb Wing from Ellsworth Air Force Base, will speak.

Buddy poppies symbolize sacrifice of past, present veterans Mon, 26 May 2008 08:23:16 -0600
For Vietnam veteran Bernice Campbell, craft days at Fort Meade Veterans Hospital mean making poppies.

Cemeteries to allow decorations on Monday Mon, 26 May 2008 15:32:45 -0600
Mountain View and Mount Calvary cemeteries in Rapid City will allow flowers and decorations, not in permanent vases, to be placed at gravesites for Memorial Day.

World War II veteran spent over 500 days in a combat zone Sun, 25 May 2008 22:45:19 -0600
Clarence C. "Connie" Carsner started his Army career at age 19.

Stabbing victim transferred to Mayo Clinic Sun, 25 May 2008 08:48:01 -0600
One of the victims critically injured in a stabbing Monday in Rapid City has been transferred to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.

Soggy weather sets records Sun, 25 May 2008 09:22:57 -0600
By noon Saturday, May was in the record books as the second wettest month in recorded history in Rapid City.

Harley-Davidson helps war veterans with free services Sat, 24 May 2008 22:50:36 -0600
Working with veterans face to face is the mission of the 2008 Harley's Heroes Tour, which is making a stop in Rapid City this weekend.

Hatchery crucial to Black Hills trout fishing Sun, 25 May 2008 05:38:40 -0600
Larry Ferber doesn't need many words to express the value of Cleghorn Springs Fish Hatchery.

North kids take back the hood Sat, 24 May 2008 22:50:36 -0600
Armed with paint rollers and an assortment of multi-colored paint cans, a small squad of people set out Saturday morning from North Middle School to make a statement against graffiti and gangs in North Rapid City.

Warrant issued for bond revocation Sun, 25 May 2008 22:40:58 -0600
A felony arrest warrant has been issued for Douglas James Myers, charging him with bond revocation for possession of controlled substance and driving under the influence.

Couple saved by seat belts last year Sun, 25 May 2008 05:38:40 -0600
Stanley and Helen Barber of Rapid City are glad they wore their seat belts coming home from Belle Fourche last summer.

Crash victims still in critical condition Sat, 24 May 2008 22:50:35 -0600
Two people remain in critical condition from injuries received in a crash Friday afternoon at the intersection of U.S. Highway 16 and Catron Boulevard in Rapid City.

Vucurevich grant supports Journey lab Sat, 24 May 2008 22:50:36 -0600
The John T. Vucurevich Foundation has awarded The Journey Museum's Education Department a grant of $8,500 to develop a children's interactive library laboratory with books, discovery activities, a DVD library, a computer, lab equipment and a museum-quality Wentzscope microscope.

Highway Patrol working extra holiday shifts Sat, 24 May 2008 23:07:35 -0600
The Highway Patrol says it plans extra patrols on South Dakota's busiest highways and interstates this holiday weekend.

Dahl Arts Center to be closed for holiday observance Sat, 24 May 2008 23:44:48 -0600
The Dahl Arts Center gallery and business offices will be closed to the public on Monday, May 26, for Memorial Day.

Comment invited on water projects Sat, 24 May 2008 23:07:35 -0600
U.S. Sen. Tim Johnson, D-S.D., announced that South Dakotans from throughout the state and representatives of the Bureau of Reclamation have been invited to testify at the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee field hearing in Sioux Falls on Tuesday. The witnesses will discuss the implementation of rural water projects before members of the committee, including Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont.

Bikers plan safety awareness ride Sat, 24 May 2008 22:50:36 -0600
The second annual Northern Hills Cycle Safety Ride & Picnic will be held Saturday, May 31, in an effort to promote motorcycle safety and courteous riding habits, according to a news release.

Clinton tells editors she supports rural water projects Sat, 24 May 2008 22:50:36 -0600
BELLE FOURCHE - The conference call was a little more than a dozen minutes in a whirlwind campaign effort to add a last few delegates and a show of momentum as

Sobriety checkpoints planned for June Sat, 24 May 2008 23:07:35 -0600
The South Dakota Highway Patrol has scheduled sobriety checkpoints for June in the following counties: Brown, Clark, Davison, Deuel, Edmunds, Hughes, Jerauld, Lawrence, Meade, Mellette, Moody, Pennington, Spink and Tripp.

Road construction closes 43rd Court access Sat, 24 May 2008 23:07:35 -0600
Access to 43rd Court from West Main Street will be closed starting Tuesday and continuing through Oct. 1. Circle Drive from 44th Street to east of 43rd Court will be restricted to local traffic. Portions of both streets may be closed at various times through the project.

BHP will plant trees at Rapid City Trap Club Sat, 24 May 2008 23:07:35 -0600
Black Hills Power’s final spring Power of Trees event will be begin at 8 a.m. Thursday, May 29, at the Rapid City Trap Club.

Matriarch of the mountain dreams big Sat, 24 May 2008 06:39:32 -0600
Ruth Ziolkowski said she has found purpose in her life at Crazy Horse Memorial near Custer -- her home for more than 60 years -- and something bigger than herself.

Crazy Horse to celebrate 60th anniversary Sat, 24 May 2008 06:39:32 -0600
Crazy Horse Memorial near Custer will begin its 60th anniversary season today with the annual Memorial Day weekend open house, which runs through Monday.

Flooding could follow record rains Sun, 25 May 2008 05:38:40 -0600
Heavy rain expected overnight could cause major flooding in Black Hills streams on Saturday, May 24, and residents are being advised to be vigilant.

Memorial Day events planned for area communities Fri, 23 May 2008 22:59:34 -0600
Memorial Day events have been planned throughout the Black Hills and eastern Montana for Monday. Partial listings include:

Roubaix fix nixes fishing Fri, 23 May 2008 22:59:34 -0600
Roubaix Lake will not be available for anglers this holiday weekend.

Watch the trees, please Fri, 23 May 2008 22:59:34 -0600
Hikers and horseback riders who plan to go out into the Black Hills National Forest are being warned about downed and falling trees that could pose hazards on trails in the Black Elk Wilderness and Peter Norbeck Wildlife Preserve.

South Dakota fans buying new "National Treasure" DVD Fri, 23 May 2008 22:59:34 -0600
Tamara Moore is excited about the gift she'll be giving to her husband, Kelly, for his birthday: "National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets" on DVD.

One stabbing victim discharged, other improves to fair condition Fri, 23 May 2008 22:59:34 -0600
The condition of one of the victims in a Monday night stabbing in Rapid City has been upgraded to fair, another remains in fair condition, and a third has been discharged the hospital.

National Guard soldier returns from deployment Fri, 23 May 2008 22:59:34 -0600
Lt. Col. Harvey Fitzgerald, Hermosa, will arrive home at 11 a.m. today at the Rapid City Regional Airport after serving an 11-month tour in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom.

Storybook Island is ready to open Fri, 23 May 2008 22:59:34 -0600
Rain or shine, Storybook Island, Rapid City's premiere children's park, opens its tower gates for the 2008 season Saturday, May 24. The gates will swing open at 9 a.m.

Buseum at Journey Sunday Fri, 23 May 2008 22:59:34 -0600
A traveling bus museum that explores the U.S. Government's internment of 15,000 German-American citizens during World War II will visit Rapid City from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 25.

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