News 2008-06-20 Andanh.com

Off-roaders damage gulch, get stuck in mud Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:57:43 -0600
Sometime last Saturday, two full-size vehicles entered Johnston Gulch southwest of Spearfish and drove past two signs warning that no motor vehicles were allowed in the area.

Petersen quits brand board over decision Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:57:43 -0600
Lyndell Petersen, a former longtime state legislator, has resigned from the South Dakota Brand Board over the board’s decision earlier this month to take over the brand inspection program from the South Dakota Stockgrowers Association.

Motorcyclist in Sturgis crash in serious condition Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:01:21 -0600
By Journal staff A pair of motorcycle accidents Thursday evening killed one person and left another in the hospital in serious condition.

Rapid City YMCA drops multimillion-dollar expansion project Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:50:52 -0600
After two years of fundraising, the YMCA has scrapped a multimillion-dollar building project because the money is not there.

Dykstra says he's no sacrificial lamb in Senate race Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:31:07 -0600
OACOMA -- Republican Senate candidate Joel Dykstra said Friday he's not a sacrificial lamb in this year's U.S. Senate race, but instead can unseat Democratic Sen. Tim Johnson.

Reports: Teen girls made pact to get pregnant Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:16:45 -0600
GLOUCESTER, Mass. -- A pact made by a group of teens to get pregnant and raise their babies together is at least partly behind a sudden spike in pregnancies at Gloucester High School, school officials said.

Oahe rises and boaters glad Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:06:12 -0600
Lake Oahe is at its highest level in six years, and that's good news for boaters.

Senate bill aims to reduce tribal crime Fri, 20 Jun 2008 03:21:08 -0600
WASHINGTON -- Senators are pushing legislation that would give tribes more resources and assistance from the federal government to enforce and prosecute crimes.

Rough road: Official says state highways in dire need of maintenance Fri, 20 Jun 2008 03:21:08 -0600
PIERRE -- State and local officials told a legislative study committee Thursday that the revenue outlook for road maintenance and construction is not good, and the condition of roads across South Dakota will deteriorate without extra funds.

Gatorade names Central sophomore track standout of the year Fri, 20 Jun 2008 03:21:08 -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.

Severe thunderstorm warning issued in central and western Pennnington County Fri, 20 Jun 2008 03:21:08 -0600
The National Weather Service in South Dakota has issued a severe thunderstorm warning has been issued in central and western South Dakota until 3:15 a.m. this morning.

Severe thunderstorm warning issued Fri, 20 Jun 2008 03:21:08 -0600
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for West Central Pennington County and Custer County until 5:15 a.m.

Average gas price in S.D. tops $4 for the first time Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:23:21 -0600
The average cost of a gallon of gasoline in South Dakota has topped four dollars.

Game Department kills mountain lion in Gillette Fri, 20 Jun 2008 03:21:08 -0600
GILLETTE, Wyo. -- A biologist with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department shot and killed a mountain lion at a subdivision in Gillette on Tuesday.

Person familiar with decision: Tiger Woods to miss rest of season Fri, 20 Jun 2008 03:21:08 -0600
Tiger Woods will miss the rest of the season because of a left knee that will require more surgery, a person with knowledge of the decision said Wednesday.

Thune says second farm bill veto unlikely to stand Fri, 20 Jun 2008 03:21:08 -0600
Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., says he believes President Bush's second veto of a new farm bill will end up just like the first: overridden by the Congress.

No Powerball jackpot winner Fri, 20 Jun 2008 03:21:08 -0600
DES MOINES, Iowa -- None of the tickets sold for the Powerball game Wednesday night matched all six numbers drawn, which were 9, 12, 31, 39, 52 and Powerball 32.

Family of tax cheaters sent to prison Fri, 20 Jun 2008 03:21:08 -0600
Three South Dakota men and one from Oregon have received federal prison terms for filing false income tax returns.

Winter natural gas bills could go up 25 percent Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:57:43 -0600
It might be the start of summer, but energy companies are already trying to find natural gas supplies for next winter's heating season.

Chris Lien: People want problem-solving politicians Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:57:43 -0600
OACOMA -- Republican congressional candidate Chris Lien said Friday his travels around South Dakota have taught him that people are fed up with high gas prices, rising health care costs and a failure to solve the problems of illegal immigration and border security.

Regional championship showcases Arabian Horse Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:50:52 -0600
About 175 horses and more than 250 riders and support people are participating in the Arabian Horse Association’s Region 6 Championship Show in Rapid City through Sunday.

School board calls special meeting for repairs Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:57:43 -0600
The Rapid City School Board will hold a special meeting at noon Tuesday, June 24, on the third floor of the City/School Administration Center, 300 Sixth St.

Road construction closures in Rapid City Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:50:52 -0600
On Monday, June 23, East Meade Street in Rapid City, from Birch Avenue to Elm Avenue, will be closed to through traffic for construction until at least Oct. 6.

Aerial attacks on thistle in Badlands set for late June Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:57:43 -0600
Helicopter crews will begin aerial spraying to kill Canada thistle on Badlands National Park late this month.

Hills area women to get rolling with Rushmore Rollerz exhibition Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:50:52 -0600
Tessa Hatzenbuhler is a parole officer by day and a “movie star” by night. In between, she skates and practices with the Rushmore Rollerz.

Yard waste collection sites busy, especially after month of rain Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:31:07 -0600
After a month of persistent rain, Rapid City area lawns, trees and bushes are erupting into a palette of green, as people using the city’s three yard waste drop-off sites can attest.

The Fives: Crime, the plague and plastic -- a look at a week that was Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:06:12 -0600
The last week of spring was another hectic one, but considering that there was no local flooding, little elections news and the fire season looks to be off to a very slow start, we're not complaining.

'Dynamo' for abused children moving on Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:06:11 -0600
After 18 years of working to advocate for children, Sheila Troxel Snyder still does not understand how someone can break the ankles and arm of a 3-week-old baby.

Congressional delegation worried about B-1 repairs Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:40:05 -0600
South Dakota’s congressional delegation told top Air Force officers Thursday they are worried about shortages of spare parts and maintenance personnel for the B-1 bomber fleet, which has seen its mission capable rate decline over the past few years.

Hailstorm pounds the Cosmos Fri, 20 Jun 2008 03:21:08 -0600
A short hailstorm swept over areas south of Rapid City along U.S. Highway 16 on Thursday afternoon, leaving behind mounds of small hail.

Thieves put dent in Salvation Armyâs Sunday donations Thu, 19 Jun 2008 22:50:25 -0600
The Salvation Army wants your donations of used clothing, furniture and household goods. Just not on Sundays, if at all possible.

Head of Episcopal Church to lead Native convocation Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:05:48 -0600
Dozens of tiny Episcopal congregations scattered across South Dakota’s nine Native American reservations will get a big blessing this weekend when the top cleric of the Episcopal Church in America comes to Eagle Butte for the Niobrara Convocation.

Talks begin on shared library Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:11:53 -0600
It’s back to the drawing board for plans to locate a joint city/county/school library at Western Dakota Technical Institute.

City seeks comments on new parking plan; open house scheduled Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:11:53 -0600
The public will have an opportunity to view Rapid City’s proposed downtown parking plan during an open house Tuesday afternoon at City Hall.

TransCanada takes its plan to the people Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:11:52 -0600
Representatives of the Canadian corporation planning to build a crude oil pipeline across eastern South Dakota is bringing its plan for a second pipeline across the western half of the state to the people next week.

Cement plant road closed to public traffic access Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:11:52 -0600
The GCC Dacotah cement plant road is no longer a shortcut between West Chicago and Deadwood Avenue.

Motorcyclist dies after hit by car Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:48:10 -0600
The Sturgis Police Department, Meade County Sheriff's Office, and the South Dakota Highway Patrol are investigating a fatal traffic accident that occurred about 6:25 p.m. Thursday.

Man pleads guilty to Sturgis robbery Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:11:53 -0600
A Rapid City man admitted this week to shooting and robbing a Sturgis man last month.

Forest Service looks to log, thin and burn area south of Spearfish to fight pine beetle threat Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:11:53 -0600
The U.S. Forest Service proposes to use a combination of commercial logging, thinning and prescribed burning to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire and mountain pine beetle infestation on about 43,000 acres of the Black Hills National Forest south of Spearfish.

Under tighter rules, blood service pleads for more donors Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:40:36 -0600
A Food and Drug Administration move to shorten the shelf life of donated blood platelets has forced United Blood Services to quadruple the disposal of expired units of the life-saving product in recent days, according to Raul Daniel, executive director.

Local officials go on assault against mosquitoes Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:11:07 -0600
Mosquito populations are expected to skyrocket after the recent rains, which means it’s not too soon to take the threat of West Nile virus seriously, according to state and local officials.

Bradford fails to finish paperwork for recount in state Senate race Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:28:56 -0600
PIERRE -- There will be no recount in a primary election race between state Sen. Theresa Two Bulls and state Rep. Jim Bradford, both of Pine Ridge.

The Fives: The Black Hills, Badlands and bad movies Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:08:43 -0600
Yesterday, we tackled the topic of some of the best movies ever made in or about South Dakota. Today, we tackle the rest.

Schools may end management study Thu, 19 Jun 2008 06:22:01 -0600
Some Rapid City School District board members say they are unsure whether the board will continue with a management study that began three years ago, in light of recent budget problems and frustration with how the study was executed.

End of credit cards at fuel pumps? Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:19:25 -0600
As gas tops $4 a gallon, gas station operators nationwide complain that interchange fees charged by credit card companies take almost 10 cents a gallon. Stations, which typically mark up gasoline by 11 to 12 cents a gallon, are seeing profits shrink or even reverse.

Metal artists celebrate opening of gallery, guest house Thu, 19 Jun 2008 04:42:31 -0600
In the five years since Brett and Tammy Prang erected a 38-foot hand-welded metal cross over the family cemetery near Kadoka, the colossal piece has drawn hundreds of visitors and lots of attention.

Crews race the plague as they try to save the ferrets of Conata Basin Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:04:50 -0600
The area infected with the plague in Conata Basin has more than doubled in the past two weeks, threatening to overwhelm efforts of insecticide-dusting crews trying to keep the disease from decimating endangered black-footed ferrets there.

Rounds finds more money for mosquito control Thu, 19 Jun 2008 04:42:31 -0600
The man in charge of Rapid City’s fight against mosquitoes will take another $39,842 the state is giving him for mosquito control, but he’d rather use it for something besides chemical and equipment.

Locals get opportunity to double up Rally concert schedule at weekend promotion Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:04:50 -0600
Sturgis rally concert fans can catch an early discount this week on a trio of events scheduled this August at Rock ’N The Rally at Glencoe Campground near Sturgis.

Man injured in Boulder Canyon backhoe accident Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:04:50 -0600
A 64-year-old man was injured Wednesday morning at a rural Boulder Canyon property when he slipped and fell from a backhoe he was operating and was run over by the machine.

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