News 2008-06-18 Andanh.com

Drought not over in western SD Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:09:14 -0600
The drought in western South Dakota is not over, says a Pennington County extension agent.

Council's travel policy debate unresolved Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:09:14 -0600
Alderman Bob Hurlbut thinks the Rapid City Council has an image problem because of the ongoing debate over its travel budget.

Perjury charge against Jamee Corean on hold Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:15:19 -0600
RAPID CITY -- A perjury charge filed against Jamee Corean in Pennington County is on hold until after her August kidnapping trial in Belle Fourche.

Thune amends disclosure report Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:22:43 -0600
WASHINGTON -- South Dakota Sen. John Thune is amending his financial disclosure report to correct a mistake that made it appear as if he received money directly from the 28th Bomber Wing at Ellsworth Air Force Base.

Charges mulled in case of Gettysburg teen who died after street dance fight Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:06:40 -0600
The Faulk County state's attorney says he's waiting for a state Division of Criminal Investigation report and then will decide whether any charges will be filed in the death of a Gettysburg teenager.

Gatorade names Central sophomore track standout of the year Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:32:20 -0600
Jasmyne King of Rapid City Central High School has been named the 2007-08 Gatorade South Dakota Girls Track & Field Athlete of the Year.

Petitions filed to block state's new eminent domain law Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:44:18 -0600
PIERRE -- The signatures still need to be verified. But a group trying to keep a South Dakota law on land condemnation from going into effect has turned in petitions to put the issue on the November ballot.

Boost in officer ranks results in more reservation arrests Tue, 17 Jun 2008 07:31:51 -0600
A boost in law enforcement officers on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation has increased the number of arrests.

Gas prices likely to lower Sturgis rally numbers Tue, 17 Jun 2008 06:56:38 -0600
High gas prices are expected to take some of the rumble out of this year's Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

Herseth Sandlin discloses personal finances Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:32:53 -0600
Members of the U.S. House released their personal financial disclosure forms Monday, after the U.S. Senate released their own forms Friday. The 2007 financial disclosure for Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin, D-S.D. includes the following.

South Dakota Republicans to gather for state convention Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:54:43 -0600
The 2008 South Dakota Republican state convention is set for Friday and Saturday at Cedar Shore Resort in Oacoma.

Oh, no, Rocco! Woods comes back to win U.S. Open in sudden death Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:24:21 -0600
SAN DIEGO -- Eighteen holes wasn't enough. Tiger Woods birdied the final hole to pull back to a tie with Rocco Mediate and send the U.S. Open into a sudden death playoff and then birdied on the first hole in a sudden death playoff to win his 14th major Monday.

School funding lawsuit gains more devotees Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:42:19 -0600
Two more school districts have voted to support the lawsuit over state funding of schools in South Dakota, bringing the total to nearly two-thirds of all public school systems in the state.

Legislators wait to hear governor's explanation on laptop funding Mon, 16 Jun 2008 10:39:34 -0600
South Dakota legislators who oversee the budget want Gov. Mike Rounds to explain how he found money for a program to provide more high school students with laptop computers.

Leaders learned important lessons from fathers Mon, 16 Jun 2008 06:54:41 -0600
Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin said she learned some important lessons from her father, Lars, himself a long time politician. She learned, she said, to seek consensus and a respectful dialogue and to develop friendship and compromise on both sides of the aisle.

Rapid City mayor's father lived the golden rule Mon, 16 Jun 2008 06:54:41 -0600
There are times when Alan Hanks just has to keep his mouth shut.

Internet suicide case goes to federal court Mon, 16 Jun 2008 05:39:34 -0600
LOS ANGELES -- A Missouri woman accused of taking part in a MySpace hoax that ended with a 13-year-old girl's suicide has so far avoided state charges — but not federal ones.

Big rains, Oahe levels mean more boat ramps Mon, 16 Jun 2008 04:11:31 -0600
State officials say more water in Lake Oahe will mean more boat ramps will be open longer this year.

Guard troops deliver lumber to Pine Ridge towns Mon, 16 Jun 2008 04:11:31 -0600
PINE RIDGE -- Members of the Army National Guard delivered lumber recently to various towns on Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.

Sentencing for tax cheaters set to start Monday Mon, 16 Jun 2008 04:11:31 -0600
Sentencing has been set to start Monday for four men who pleaded guilty to filing false income tax returns for 1999.

Douglas school voters re-elect board president Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:47:23 -0600
Re-elected to a three-year term on the Douglas School Board, current president Cathy Melendez says she hopes the district keeps its current course – with one change.

Council OKs deal on East Mall Drive widening Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:15:20 -0600
The Rapid City Council approved an agreement Monday with the development company associated with Cabela’s and other retail property north of Interstate 90 to pay for future widening of East Mall Drive needed to accommodate increased traffic.

Quick intake fix keeps water flowing to Cheyenne River Sioux residents Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:15:19 -0600
Workers have temporarily fixed an intake valve to get clean water flowing again to Cheyenne River Sioux tribal residents.

Crazy Days planned in Spearfish Tue, 17 Jun 2008 18:05:37 -0600
Crazy Days is set to return to downtown Spearfish on Friday and Saturday, June 20 and 21. Super Sidewalk Sales start things Friday and will continue through Saturday with merchants offering crazy sales.

Hot Springs native tours with elite Air Force group Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:15:20 -0600
When the U.S. Air Force entertainment group Tops in Blue makes an appearance in Rapid City Thursday, one of the Southern Hills’ own will be part of the mix.

30th Rodeo Run set for July 4 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:15:20 -0600
The 30th annual 10K Rodeo Run during the Black Hills Roundup Rodeo will take to the starting blocks on the Fourth of July in Belle Fourche.

Freed stabbing suspect arrested, freed again Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:09:14 -0600
Andrea Fay, the woman charged with allegedly stabbing a man in the head, was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving while out on bond.

Convict scheduled for trial on rape charge Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:09:14 -0600
A man serving time in the South Dakota State Penitentiary for a rape conviction will go on trial in Pennington County next month on a separate charge.

Man sentenced for drug charge, sexual contact Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:09:14 -0600
A Rapid City man who pleaded guilty to a drug charge and misdemeanor sexual contact charge in May was sentenced Tuesday to seven years in prison.

Fort Thompson man gets 30 years for kidnapping Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:15:20 -0600
A Fort Thompson man who kidnapped his ex-wife, stabbed her repeatedly, then fled from law enforcement and later assaulted a police officer, will spend 30 years in federal prison.

Salem man elected state Legion commander Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:15:20 -0600
WATERTOWN – Delegates at the 90th annual state convention of the American Legion in Watertown elected Jim Huls of Salem as state commander for the coming year.

Bikers for Babies poker run to help premature infants Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:15:20 -0600
The 2nd annual March of Dimes Bikers for Babies poker run will be held Saturday, June 28.

Mountain lion struck by vehicle near Lawrence-Meade county line Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:22:43 -0600
According to the South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks Department, a motorist struck and killed a mountain lion shortly after midnight Sunday on Interstate 90, near the Lawrence-Meade County line.

NWS hydrologist: 'Officially, the drought is over' Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:26:47 -0600
Much of South Dakota was trapped in moderate to extreme drought conditions from 2002 until March 2007, but a National Weather Service hydrologist says heavy, persistent rains have ended that classification.

Pennington County tables discussion of wheel tax Tue, 17 Jun 2008 19:15:20 -0600
For at least another year, people with motor vehicles registered in Pennington County will escape a wheel tax.

Drivers combat high gas prices with CA 40 Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:27:23 -0600
Adam McLean says that if gas prices top $6 or $7 a gallon, he'll start cutting back on his drives from Rapid City to Spearfish to visit a buddy. Until then, he's trying to be creative.

Wet weather causes delays for area DOT projects Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:32:21 -0600
The past month of wet weather has caused about three weeks of delay, give or take, for area South Dakota Department of Transportation road projects.

The Fives: The death of the 'Daisy' ad creator and the life of mudslinging in presidential politics Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:44:17 -0600
The general election season has just begun, and although you may have thought the jabs candidates John McCain and Barack Obama have taken in recent weeks may be a little unkind, be assured, we haven't seen nothing yet.

Councilman questions planning member's past Wal-mart vote Tue, 17 Jun 2008 06:56:38 -0600
Alderman Bill Okrepkie raised concerns Monday about the reappointment of Tom Hennies to the city planning commission because of Hennies' past vote against a proposed second Wal-Mart.

Rapid City man allegedly stored porn images of infants, animals on his computer Tue, 17 Jun 2008 07:31:51 -0600
A Rapid City man pleaded not guilty Monday to 10 counts of possession of child pornography, and prosecutors say he may have additional charges pending in another county.

Man jumps from fourth floor of Deadwood hotel Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:11:43 -0600
DEADWOOD -- A 21-year-old man from Gillette, Wyo., is recovering from injuries he suffered in an apparent failed suicide attempt Saturday night in Deadwood.

School librarians make their case among budget cut talks Tue, 17 Jun 2008 06:21:11 -0600
A row of librarian staff and supporters wore black "Got Books?" T-shirts last week at the Rapid City School District's regular board meeting as Rapid City Education Association co-president Nancy Kroeger presented a proposal countering the board's recent library budget cuts.

FEMA officials viewing flood damage Tue, 17 Jun 2008 06:21:12 -0600
Teams of state and federal officials are spreading out across South Dakota this week, assessing the damage caused by a series of storms that hit the state during the week of June 2.

Salmonella scare sends Hills consumers rushing to buy locally grown tomatoes Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:11:44 -0600
Forget funnel cakes and cotton candy. The hottest food item at the West Boulevard Festival this weekend may have been Becky Kirby's fresh tomatoes.

Rising travel costs hit home health care Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:38:54 -0600
Gas prices climbing over $4 per gallon have hit the local home health care industry hard, sapping the budgets of agencies that pay staff members for home visits. The costs contribute to a staffing crunch and service changes. However, local providers say that their services are still more cost effective than sending clients to a hospital or long-term care facility.

Driver wedges tanker truck under I-90 bridge Mon, 16 Jun 2008 22:45:14 -0600
A truck driver and her passenger were injured in a one-vehicle accident Monday morning between Interstate 90 and Sturgis Road. Officials closed Sturgis Road to traffic most of the afternoon while the vehicle was removed.

Man gets prison time for part in bike path stabbing Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:58:15 -0600
A Rapid City man was sentenced Monday to three years in the South Dakota State Penitentiary for his involvement in a stabbing on the bike path last December.

Rick Melmer named dean of School of Education at USD Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:56:43 -0600
Rick Melmer, currently the Secretary of the Department of Education in South Dakota, has been named dean of the School of Education at The University of South Dakota. Melmer, who has a doctor of education degree from the University of Wyoming, will join USD in November.

Big Crow sentenced to eight years Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:58:15 -0600
An emotional outburst marked the sentencing Monday of a Rapid City man convicted of incest in April.

Mental evaluation ordered for accessory to murder suspect Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:44:18 -0600
A Rapid City man accused of being involved in the murder of a Rapid City woman last November will undergo a mental evaluation to determine his competency to stand trial.

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