News 2008-06-09 Andanh.com

Schwiesow announces independent bid for District 32 Senate Mon, 9 Jun 2008 08:23:11 -0600
The District 32 Senate race got a little more crowded Sunday when Elli Schwiesow announced that she will run as an independent on the November ballot.

ID released of man who drowned in Jones County Mon, 9 Jun 2008 08:23:11 -0600
The man who drowned in a kayak accident Saturday in the Bad River about 70 miles southwest of Fort Pierre has been identified as 45-year-old Kevin Honness.

Miss South Dakota named Mon, 9 Jun 2008 06:39:23 -0600
HOT SPRINGS -- The new Miss South Dakota is Alexandra Hoffman of Eureka.

The Fives: A legend lost, a loudmouth and a cross-dressing biter among the best from the booth Mon, 9 Jun 2008 04:28:08 -0600
The news of the death of Jim McKay spread across the elder half of the sports nation like a dark cloud before daybreak this past weekend. You see, it's an Olympic year.

Indian Country fails to show for big Obama-Clinton showdown in South Dakota Mon, 9 Jun 2008 02:38:52 -0600
Hillary Rodham Clinton paid special attention to South Dakota's American Indians before the state's primary election Tuesday, but the reservation vote was not a major factor in her race against Barack Obama.

Kayaker drowns in Jones County when his craft becomes trapped Sun, 8 Jun 2008 18:09:16 -0600
Authorities in Jones County say a kayaker drowned on the Bad River when his craft became trapped between two trees and flipped over, submerging him.

Gas hits national average of $4 for the first time Sun, 8 Jun 2008 15:48:13 -0600
The average price of regular gas crept up to $4 a gallon for the first time over the weekend, passing the once-unthinkable milestone just in time for the peak summer travel season.

Governor issues emergency declaration in wake of flooding Sun, 8 Jun 2008 15:40:53 -0600
PIERRE -- Gov. Mike Rounds has issued an emergency declaration for all of South Dakota in the wake of widespread flooding.

Former mayor warns city not to develop greenway Sat, 7 Jun 2008 23:05:57 -0600
Most people in Rapid City today were not alive to witness the loss of life and devastation that struck June 9, 1972.

People call 211 for flood help Sat, 7 Jun 2008 22:45:18 -0600
Since Wednesday, the 211 HELP!Line received more than 100 calls from the Black Hills area, many from individuals needing information about the floods.

Judge moves Klaudt civil trial to Aberdeen Sat, 7 Jun 2008 09:15:31 -0600
A federal judge refused to dismiss a civil lawsuit against a former South Dakota lawmaker serving time for molesting his foster daughters.

Supreme Court overturns jury verdict in traffic crash Sat, 7 Jun 2008 08:51:48 -0600
PIERRE -- The South Dakota Supreme Court has ruled that a woman was negligent when she turned into the path of another vehicle that was passing her.

Flood washes away Beet Road Bridge Sat, 7 Jun 2008 00:40:41 -0600
Flood waters claimed the Beet Road Bridge and possibly others in Butte County on Friday.

Belle Fourche fights back floodwaters Sat, 7 Jun 2008 01:31:49 -0600
Flood-swollen Hay Creek gave Dan Hopkins a 4:30 a.m. scare on Friday when it bullied its way up into his backyard and started ripping off huge chunks of turf.

Rainfall fills Belle Fourche reservoir Fri, 6 Jun 2008 23:41:01 -0600
Recent heavy rainfall has more than filled the Belle Fourche Reservoir, according to local Bureau of Reclamation officials.

Man accused of murdering Tamara Magic has trial date pushed back Fri, 6 Jun 2008 23:55:11 -0600
The trial for a Rapid City man accused of murder has been postponed a second time.

Man pleads guilty but mentally ill in Hot Springs stabbings Fri, 6 Jun 2008 23:55:11 -0600
HOT SPRINGS - The man who stabbed three people at a Hot Springs apartment building last November pleaded guilty but mentally ill to four counts of aggravated assault.

Judge considers education case Fri, 6 Jun 2008 14:26:50 -0600
A circuit judge is being asked to decide if school districts have legal standing to be plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the state over education funding and if those school systems can help finance the suit.

Heart surgery doesn't stop student from graduating Fri, 6 Jun 2008 11:57:29 -0600
Just a week and a half after his fourth heart surgery, Lakota Christian Academy student Kristian Jackson donned a cap and gown for "Pomp and Circumstance" and became the tenth and final graduate from the school.

Multiple tornadoes touch down in South Dakota Fri, 6 Jun 2008 08:51:38 -0600
Tornadoes that touched down near Baltic, Dell Rapids and in Charles Mix County caused some damage.

Remembering those who died in the flood of 1972 Fri, 6 Jun 2008 23:41:01 -0600
On June 9, 1972, a horrific flood roared through Rapid City, claiming 238 people and injures hundreds more. Following are the names of those perished on that black night.

Readers share memories of the night of the Rapid City flood Fri, 6 Jun 2008 18:07:32 -0600
The following memories of the June 9, 1972, flood in Rapid City were shared by www.rapidcityjournal.com readers through the Rapid Reply feature.

Lawnmower thieves cut a swath through Rapid Mon, 9 Jun 2008 04:20:12 -0600
Police are cautioning Rapid City residents to keep their lawnmowers secure to avoid being targeted by thieves who apparently have been scouting residences for mowers to steal in the last month.

Pedestrian killed late Friday Sun, 8 Jun 2008 15:40:53 -0600
Police aren't releasing the name of a man who was struck and killed near the intersection of East Omaha and Cambell Street late Friday.

Airport prepares for parking expansion, lot resurfacing Mon, 9 Jun 2008 06:39:23 -0600
The Rapid City Regional Airport plans to add more than 150 new parking spaces and resurface parts of existing parking areas.

Counties assess damage as waters recede Sun, 8 Jun 2008 18:09:13 -0600

Bridges, roads closed in Butte County Sun, 8 Jun 2008 18:09:14 -0600
The Butte County Emergency Operation Center has established a flood-damage assessment center for county residents who have experienced flood damage or have been displaced by flooding.

Missing your Connections TV guide? Sun, 8 Jun 2008 15:40:53 -0600
The Journal is no longer providing the Connections TV guide.

Felony warrant issued for alleged controlled substance Sun, 8 Jun 2008 21:33:29 -0600
A felony arrest warrant has been issued for Chauncey Edward Brown Jr., who is suspected of possessing a controlled substance.

Suicide walk recalls lost loved ones Sun, 8 Jun 2008 15:40:53 -0600
Angela Weaver woke up Saturday morning, put on her son's sweatshirt and his earrings, and walked in remembrance of him.

Kids take a ride with a friend Sun, 8 Jun 2008 15:40:53 -0600
A television show came to life in Hill City this weekend as Thomas the Tank Engine offered train rides from the 1800 Train's Hill City Depot.

Expo explores holistic medicine Sun, 8 Jun 2008 15:40:53 -0600
Vendors representing a multitude of branches of holistic medicine are meeting this weekend at Rushmore Plaza Civic Center to share their products and philosophies with each other and with visitors to the event, billed as the "Black Hills Wholistic Health Expo."

Pedestrian killed in collision late Friday Sun, 8 Jun 2008 07:19:14 -0600
Police aren't releasing the name of a man who was struck and killed near the intersection of East Omaha and Cambell streets late Friday.

Hooked on folk art Sun, 8 Jun 2008 15:40:53 -0600
Quilting can take years upon frustrating years to master, but you can learn to hook in just a few minutes.

March lets hikers see Crazy Horse up close Sat, 7 Jun 2008 23:05:57 -0600
Qeldas Pickett never thought she would be able to participate in something like the Crazy Horse Memorial Volksmarch. Twenty years ago, Pickett's doctor told her that she would soon be in a wheelchair because of back injuries. When Pickett started losing the strength in her legs, she began volksmarching, and on Saturday, the Northern California native completed the entire 6.2 mile hike with her sister, who has arthritis.

County hears wheel-tax proposal Sat, 7 Jun 2008 09:15:31 -0600
The Pennington County Commission will consider imposing a wheel tax on vehicles in the county to make up for lost revenue from state and federal sources and to offset rising costs of materials for the county highway department.

Flood waters keep roads closed in Meade, Pennington counties Sat, 7 Jun 2008 08:51:48 -0600
Roads remained closed in Meade and Pennington counties on Friday due to flooding, although water levels began dropping slowly in area streams.

Chrome, smiles light downtown for Cruiser Night Sat, 7 Jun 2008 01:31:51 -0600
Hundreds of tricked out, fixed up, classic and vintage cars converged Friday evening on downtown Rapid City for the 2008 Cruiser Night, an annual event sponsored by the city and police department.

'Sisters' of song take their show on the road Sat, 7 Jun 2008 00:01:48 -0600
An unusual troupe of "showgirls" takes its act on the road Saturday, June 7, when the Philip Drama Group moves cast, sets and song to Kadoka for a performance of Dan Goggin's "Nunsensations! The Nunsense Vegas Revue."

Youthful images of the 1972 flood Sat, 7 Jun 2008 01:31:49 -0600
It's been 36 years since the world turned upside down when flood waters raged through Rapid City on June 9, 1972.

REVIEW: 'Carved in Stone' offers history lesson, a few laughs Sat, 7 Jun 2008 01:31:51 -0600
Part theater, part history lesson, part cultural snapshot, "Dreams Carved in Stone" intertwines the lives of revered Lakota leader Crazy Horse and the persistent Polish sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski.

Golf-course developers plead not guilty Sat, 7 Jun 2008 01:31:51 -0600
Steve and Carla Simunek, developers of the controversial addition to the Hot Springs golf course, pleaded not guilty Friday to 16 felony and misdemeanor charges related to the city-owned golf course deal.

Anamosa Street at Farlow Avenue closed Fri, 6 Jun 2008 23:55:11 -0600
Effective Monday, June 9, Anamosa Street at Farlow Avenue will be closed to through traffic for construction work on the Farlow Avenue waterline project.

Buffalo chip adds band to rally roster Fri, 6 Jun 2008 23:55:12 -0600
The Buffalo Chip Campground announced Friday the addition of

Man indicted on child porn possession Fri, 6 Jun 2008 23:55:12 -0600
A Rapid City man was indicted this week for allegedly possessing numerous images of child pornography.

Cavalry Days continues Saturday Sat, 7 Jun 2008 01:31:51 -0600
Cavalry Days continues Saturday in Sturgis. The annual Cavalry Days Parade will be 10 a.m. Saturday, June 7, on Main Street in Sturgis.

Military members learn critical lifesaving skills Sat, 7 Jun 2008 01:31:51 -0600
More than 800 service members from all military branches and different parts of the country this week learned first-responder medical skills to help save lives on and off the battlefield.

Library launches summer reading program Fri, 6 Jun 2008 17:45:10 -0600
Even though she thinks it will be challenging to read every day during the summer, 9-year-old Emma Porter is participating in the summer reading program through the Rapid City Public Library because she thinks it's fun.

Exit 40 at Tilford to close temporarily Fri, 6 Jun 2008 23:55:12 -0600
As persistent rains and flooding continue to slow construction work regionally, state Department of Transportation workers hope to play a little catch-up Saturday on the major reconstruction project on Interstate 90 between Sturgis and Rapid City.

Bush leaves for final summit with European nations Mon, 9 Jun 2008 07:45:04 -0600
WASHINGTON - President Bush, beginning a splashy farewell trip to Europe, expressed both concern and confidence Monday about the U.S. economy, shaken by soaring energy prices, rising unemployment and a severe credit crunch.

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