News 2008-06-13 Andanh.com

Former officer pleads guilty to stealing from Peace Officers Association Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:32:34 -0600
Ryan Woodard, Journal staff A former Rapid City police officer pleaded guilty Thursday to embezzling money from the Rapid City Peace Officers Association, and the State Attorney General says that at least one more person will face similar charges in the case.

Vendor law would require applicants to pay for background checks Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:38:37 -0600
For the past six months, Rapid City officials have been considering an ordinance requiring mobile ice cream vendors who roam through residential neighborhoods to submit to a criminal background check before the city issues them a license to operate.

Mission man gets 20 years for meth distribution Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:38:36 -0600
A Mission man convicted of methamphetamine distribution charges has been sentenced to almost 20 years in federal prison, and two co-defendants who pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges will spend two to three years in prison.

Four establishments fail alcohol compliance check Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:38:37 -0600
Journal staff Four establishments failed an alcohol compliance check Wednesday evening.

Chris Lien, other Republican candidates headed to Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:42:31 -0600
Rapid City businessman Chris Lien, the Republican nominee for the U.S. House in South Dakota, will join four Republican U.S. House candidates from other states in a trip to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in July aimed at addressing energy issues, including high gas prices.

Bear Butte alcohol license hearings sure to draw opponents Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:18:16 -0600
Alcohol license requests for a sprawling campground, bar and concert area near a Black Hills butte that's sacred to Native Americans will be opposed at a July 1 hearing in Sturgis.

One South Dakota Boy Scout hurt in deadly Iowa twister Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:41:18 -0600
One Boy Scout from South Dakota was among the 93 Scouts attending a weeklong leadership training event at an 1,800-acre camp near Blencoe, Iowa, when a tornado hit Wednesday night, killing four people and injuring more than 40.

Ruling says state court can handle divorce of Native American man on reservation Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:41:18 -0600
A state circuit court has jurisdiction to handle a divorce case involving a Native American man and a non-Native woman who lived on Lower Brule Sioux Indian Reservation, the South Dakota Supreme Court ruled Thursday.

Scouts praised for response after tornado hits Iowa camp Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:28:33 -0600
BLENCOE, Iowa -- Boy Scouts who came to each others' aid after a tornado that killed four of their comrades and injured 48 people were hailed as heroes Thursday for helping to administer first aid and search for victims buried in their flattened campsite.

A few more details released about teen's death Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:31:12 -0600
A few more details have been released about the death of a teenage boy at Gettsyburg that's being probed by state criminal investigators.

South Dakota juvenile detention rate triple the national average Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:30:02 -0600
New data indicate that South Dakota's reform school incarceration rate is triple the national rate.

Powerball drawing yields no jackpot winners Thu, 12 Jun 2008 05:35:53 -0600
DES MOINES, Iowa -- None of the tickets sold for the Powerball game Thursday night matched all six numbers drawn, which were 7, 18, 21, 28, 49 and Powerball 1.

Four dead, 40 injured as tornado hits Boy Scout camp Thu, 12 Jun 2008 03:31:25 -0600
BLENCOE, Iowa -- A tornado tore through a Boy Scout camp in the remote hills of western Iowa on Wednesday, killing at least four people and injuring 40, and setting off a frantic search to reach others in the piles of debris and downed trees.

Rising gas prices hurt delivery of home health care services Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:17:19 -0600
High gas prices, combined with several other factors, have hit the home health care industry hard, draining the budgets of agencies that pay staff members for home visits and forcing some to reduce their service areas -- while others have simply gone out of business.

Thune meets with ambassador over South Korean beef issue Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:59:19 -0600
Allowing some U.S. beef to re-enter South Korea would be a good starting point toward regaining full access to what once was the third-largest market for American beef, Sen. John Thune says.

Officials probe teen's death Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:33:30 -0600
The cause of a Gettysburg teenager's death is being investigated by state criminal agents.

Fire season off to damp start Wed, 11 Jun 2008 17:48:02 -0600
For the first time in several years, spring rains and late-season snowstorms have greatly reduced the fire danger in the Black Hills.

Friend: Paul Newman has cancer Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:51:30 -0600
NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- Paul Newman, the legendary actor and philanthropist, is battling cancer, his longtime neighbor and business partner said Wednesday.

Rising reservoirs balance out high gas prices Wed, 11 Jun 2008 07:02:53 -0600
Spring moisture and rising reservoir levels are balancing out high gas prices, which some say could have discouraged people from camping and boating this summer.

Official says cell phone merger could bring more companies into state Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:59:00 -0600
South Dakota Public Utilities Commission chairman Gary Hanson says state cell phone users could benefit if Verizon Wireless buys Alltel Corp.

Tornado warning expires, flood watch canceled Wed, 11 Jun 2008 02:32:26 -0600
A tornado watch was in effect in west-central Pennington County and in southern Lawrence County through 1 a.m.

Senate Republican block windfall taxes on Big Oil Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:49:48 -0600
WASHINGTON -- Saved by Senate Republicans, big oil companies dodged an attempt Tuesday to slap them with a windfall profits tax and take away billions of dollars in tax breaks in response to the record gasoline prices that have the nation fuming.

FBI: Violent and property crime dropped in 2007 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:24:23 -0600
Both violent and property crimes declined in 2007 from the previous year, the FBI reported Monday. But one expert warned the figures could mask rising murder rates among young black men.

Open enrollment sports limit rejected Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:58:15 -0600
South Dakota high school officials have rejected a proposal that would have required student athletes to sit out one year of sports if they switch schools through the 1997 state open enrollment law.

DM&E challenge nears petition deadline Tue, 10 Jun 2008 21:11:10 -0600
Opponents of a bill to make it easier for Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad to condemn private land for a controversial coal-line project have less than a week to gather enough signatures to bring the issue to a public vote.

Police identify body found in park Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:46:29 -0600
SIOUX FALLS -- Police have established the identity of a corpse found last month in a Sioux Falls park.

Wyoming judge continues DM&E hearing Tue, 10 Jun 2008 06:46:55 -0600
A federal judge in Wyoming is expected to take more testimony this week in connection with a 280-mile railroad extension that would allow as many as 34 coal trains a day to cross South Dakota and Minnesota.

Firefighters christen new ladder truck Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:38:37 -0600
Rapid City firefighters bid farewell to one of their own Thursday at the same time they celebrated the arrival of a sleek, new replacement.

Falling rocks close Boulder Canyon Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:38:36 -0600
Officials will determine early Friday, June 13, if they will reopen Boulder Canyon to through traffic after falling rocks Thursday crashed down from the cliffs above and caused the road to be closed between Sturgis and Deadwood.

Man pleads no contest to marijuana distribution charge Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:38:37 -0600
A Rapid City man pleaded no contest Thursday to distributing marijuana to a minor as part of a plea agreement.

Relay for Life walks start Friday Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:38:37 -0600
Walks this weekend in Rapid City and Hot Springs, and next weekend in Spearfish, will bring together cancer survivors and those raising funds for research.

NSF grant to boost Native engineering grads Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:38:36 -0600
A $600,000 National Science Foundation grant will help Native American students pursuing engineering degrees.

Exchange Club to celebrate Flag Day Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:38:36 -0600
The Exchange Club of Rapid City will celebrate the nation's flag on Saturday, June 14, which is Flag Day, at Storybook Island.

Boneyard dropped from Whitewood special meeting Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:38:36 -0600
The agenda has changed for today's special Whitewood City Council meeting. The board will assess community damages and recovery plans for areas affected by the recent flooding.

DOT issues right-of-way hay alert Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:38:36 -0600
The South Dakota Department of Transportation is alerting people mowing along state highway rights of way that the areas are treated with various weed-killing herbicides that can be toxic to livestock.

Farmers Market at Founders Park Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:38:36 -0600
The Rapid City Farmers Market will again set up in Rapid City's Founders Park, opening at a new time: 9 a.m.

Part of Spearfish Canyon road to close for three days Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:38:36 -0600
U.S. Highway 14A in Spearfish Canyon, from Cheyenne Crossing north a quarter- mile to the Yates Pond, will be closed to traffic Monday through Wednesday, June 16-18.

'Talent' winner performing in Rapid July 25 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:38:36 -0600
NBC's million-dollar winner of "America's Got Talent" show, Terry Fator, will perform at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center theater at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 25.

Professor Named to South Dakota Hall of Fame Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:38:36 -0600
James Martin, a professor of geology and geological engineering at South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, will be inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame at Chamberlain in September, along with 12 others.

The Fives: Unicorns, sudoku addicts and digital cameras that phone home -- just another day in the Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:30:02 -0600
As unusual and downright weird as the daily news can be, it's hard to believe some stories can stand head and shoulders above the rest. That is until you read some of the following.

Rare tornado touches down Tuesday in Black Hills Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:32:34 -0600
A tornado touched down Tuesday evening in the western Black Hills between Newcastle, Wyo., and Lead. A National Weather Service meteorologist confirmed a tornado had formed after a damage survey of the area.

Rapid City woman faces numerous bank fraud charges Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:41:10 -0600
A Rapid City woman accused of stealing nearly $50,000 from a law firm's trust account has now been indicted on eight counts of bank fraud, eight counts of wire fraud and four counts of mail fraud.

West Boulevard Festival-goers gear up for big weekend Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:32:34 -0600
Amid piles of wood from old Victorian houses and hotel doors, Dixie Oyler of Rapid City pieced together another wall hanging to sell at the West Boulevard Summer Festival. Oyler sold almost all of her products last weekend at the Sugar Valley Festival in Scottsbluff, Neb., and she was busily preparing more merchandise for this weekend.

City considers tapping landfill gas Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:03:06 -0600
Rapid City has gas, but it isn't reaching for the Rolaids.

Golden Coyote a team-building exercise Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:52:32 -0600
Teamwork, especially between National Guard members from different states, is one of the most valuable skills learned during Golden Coyote, the annual mass training exercise held in the Black Hills.

Proposed ordinance would bring e-ban to city council meetings Thu, 12 Jun 2008 03:31:26 -0600
E-mail, chat rooms, instant messaging, blogging and cell phone text-messaging would all be banned during public meetings under a new ordinance being considered by the Rapid City Council.

State's 2010 initiative a work in progress Thu, 12 Jun 2008 05:35:53 -0600
Rick Gray, interim president at Western Dakota Technical Institute, knew that South Dakota's economy was strong, but he was recently reassured of that fact.

Rock on: Rushmore to grace postal stamp again Thu, 12 Jun 2008 03:31:25 -0600
For the fourth time in its history, the image of Mount Rushmore National Memorial is being preserved by the United States Postal Service, but this time, it’s no ordinary postage stamp.

Cherry Creek teen charged with murder Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:42:31 -0600
Federal prosecutors have now charged Akeem Rooks with murder in connection with the house fire that killed his little sister and brother May 2 in Cherry Creek.

Weekly downtown festival starts Thursday night Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:38:34 -0600
Music, food and baby animals are all part of tonight's start of the Summer Nights festival on Seventh Street in downtown Rapid City.

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