News 2008-06-24 Andanh.com

Whitewood standoff ends quietly Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:00:46 -0600
A Whitewood man's shooting spree ended quietly Sunday when he surrendered voluntarily after a four-hour standoff with law enforcement, but not without a few moments of tension for local residents.

Rounds likely to continue school computer push Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:00:46 -0600
PIERRE -- Despite an ongoing dispute over funding a high school laptop computer program, Gov. Mike Rounds likely will ask South Dakota lawmakers to provide more money for the program next year, the governor's budget director said Monday.

Pickup hits boy riding bicycle Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:00:46 -0600
An 8-year-old boy was hit by a pickup in north Rapid City Monday afternoon.

School librariansâ counterproposal in the hands of building principals Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:26:15 -0600
A proposal by Rapid City School District librarian staff to the school board to rework the board's recent decision to cut part of the elementary library program has been passed onto building principals, according to school officials.

Experts to Hills hikers: Be careful out there Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:26:15 -0600
After the first death of a hiker in decades on the Harney Peak trail system last week, outdoor experts are cautioning hikers to take precautions before tackling trails in the Black Hills and the Badlands.

Police still looking for hit-and-run driver Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:26:15 -0600
Police have released the name of the motorcyclist who was struck by an unidentified driver during a hit-and-run accident Sunday evening. The driver of the car had not been found as of late Monday.

Gas prices continue steady rise nationwide Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:43:46 -0600
A national survey shows consumers across the nation are paying an average of 10 cents a gallon more for gasoline than they were two weeks ago.

Most of remainder of Citigroup cuts expected to come this week Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:38:24 -0600
NEW YORK -- Citigroup is about half-way through cutting 10 percent of the 65,000 employees in its investment banking unit, a person familiar with the job cuts said Monday.

Laptops set for committee scrutiny today Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:05:15 -0600
PIERRE -- The Joint Appropriations Committee has scheduled its first meeting of the legislative interim today in Pierre, and the issue of laptop computer funding is scheduled to be considered.

Mom sentenced for son's truancy Mon, 23 Jun 2008 06:32:43 -0600
BRANDON -- A Brandon woman has been put on probation for a truancy violation.

Counterculture comedian George Carlin dies at 71 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 02:56:46 -0600
LOS ANGELES -- George Carlin, the dean of counterculture comedians whose biting insights on life and language were immortalized in his "Seven Words You Can Never Say On TV" routine, died of heart failure Sunday. He was 71.

Regents to hear about building projects Sun, 22 Jun 2008 13:22:11 -0600
The South Dakota Board of Regents will hear reports this week on several major building projects planned for three university campuses.

Six from S.D. and N.D. plead not guilty to hunting charges Sun, 22 Jun 2008 10:17:59 -0600
Six people from South Dakota and North Dakota pleaded not guilty in federal court to a 12-count indictment accusing them of arranging illegal hunts for deer, pheasants, turkeys and grouse.

No powerball jackpot winner in Saturday's drawing Sun, 22 Jun 2008 08:58:09 -0600
The Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa -- None of the tickets sold for the Powerball game Saturday night matched all six numbers drawn, which were 7, 8, 9, 31 and 50, with a Powerball 31.

S.D. Republicans oppose open government measure Sat, 21 Jun 2008 14:59:46 -0600
OACOMA -- Delegates to the Republican State Convention have approved a resolution urging voters to reject a ballot measure billed as an attempt to create a clean and open government.

Trial for 1975 S.D. American Indian killing set for October Sat, 21 Jun 2008 12:05:36 -0600
A new trial date has been set for a Canadian charged with killing a fellow American Indian Movement member, also from Canada, 32 years ago in South Dakota.

Feds must turn over underwear from '75 slaying Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:12:53 -0600
A federal magistrate judge has granted a request from a Canadian man to allow DNA testing on an undergarment from a 1975 slaying and ordered the government to look for another piece of evidence.

Woman pleads not guilty to rape Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:00:45 -0600
A Rapid City woman pleaded not guilty Monday to charges that she raped another woman in March.

Man pleads not guilty to North Rapid stabbing Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:00:46 -0600
A Rapid City man accused of stabbing three people outside a north Rapid City apartment complex in May pleaded not guilty Monday.

District to seek emergency declaration after hail shells elementary school roof Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:26:15 -0600
The Rapid City School Board will be asked today to declare Knollwood Elementary's hail-damaged roof an emergency so repair work can begin faster.

Shooting spree ends in Whitewood man's arrest Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:09:31 -0600
WHITEWOOD -- An armed standoff in the Black Hills has ended in the arrest of a 47-year-old man.

Mother of Matthew Shepard to speak at Black Hills Pride Festival Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:26:15 -0600
Judy Shepard, mother of Matthew Shepard and founder and Director of the Matthew Shepard Foundation, will speak at this year's fifth annual Pride Festival.

Paint the Town brightens homes throughout the Hills Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:05:02 -0600
Neighborhood Housing Services this week wrapped up its 14th annual Paint the Town campaign, which saw volunteers wearing T-shirts and jeans to paint homes throughout the Hills.

Democrats schedule field hearing on education Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:00:46 -0600
The state of education in South Dakota will be examined by South Dakota Democrats in a field hearing before the state convention. The public meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. today in the Journey Museum theater in Rapid City.

The Fives: Fighting it out in the South Dakota blogosphere in an election year Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:38:24 -0600
It's been a bit since we took a tour of the state's more active blogs. And in an election year with at least the hint at some kind of change in the air, the regular core of bloggers have certainly not been one's to hold back with their views -- political and otherwise.

Ward 1 council runoff scheduled Tuesday Mon, 23 Jun 2008 06:50:35 -0600
Voters in Ward 1 will choose between incumbent Tom Johnson and challenger Patti Martinson during Tuesday’s runoff election for a two-year term on the Rapid City council.

Segway: Another way to tour the Hills on two wheels Mon, 23 Jun 2008 06:32:43 -0600
Tom and Arlene Osborne have been interested in Segway “personal transporters” ever since the machines were invented 10 miles from their Sandown, N.H., home.

Habitat plans âtwin homeâ celebration Mon, 23 Jun 2008 02:56:46 -0600
The first “twin homes” built by the Black Hills Area Habitat for Humanity will be dedicated Tuesday at 630 Nowlin St. and 636 Nowlin St. in Rapid City. The build enables two families to fulfill their dream of home ownership at a property previously occupied by a single family.

Forest project planned west of Custer Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:02:02 -0600
The U.S. Forest Service is proposing to improve forest conditions on more than 30,000 acres west of Custer through a combination of commercial logging, thinning and prescribed burning, according to Hell Canyon District Ranger Mike Lloyd.

Historian will speak on plains life Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:02:02 -0600
A Native American historian and a Teddy Roosevelt impressionist will give upcoming presentations at Devils Tower National Monument.

Arrest warrant issued for suspect in thefts Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:02:01 -0600
A felony arrest warrant has been issued for Greg Allen Olson, 42, for aggregated grand theft. The charge involves alleged multiple thefts totaling more than $1,000.

Library adds grocery-store book drop Sun, 22 Jun 2008 10:17:59 -0600
The Rapid City Public Library has made it easier for Rapid Valley residents and others on the east side of town to return their books.

Thousands could miss out on $300 economic stimulus payment Sun, 22 Jun 2008 08:58:09 -0600
While many of us have already received -- and spent -- our economic stimulus payments, more than 11,000 South Dakotans who are eligible for a $300 payment haven't filed tax forms and would need to do so in order to take advantage of the assistance.

Car strikes man who had been reportedly drinking Sun, 22 Jun 2008 13:22:11 -0600
A pedestrian who had been drinking was struck by a car early Saturday morning in the 600 block of East St. Patrick Street, according to police reports. However, the man apparently was not seriously injured.

Harney hiker dies on trail Sun, 22 Jun 2008 18:08:25 -0600
A Redfield man died Friday while hiking on the trail between Sylvan Lake Lodge and Harney Peak, apparently of a heart attack.

Mountain men relive the days of bears and tomahawks Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:21:36 -0600
HOT SPRINGS -- Cheyenne Smith, 14, drew back and threw the long tomahawk again. Again, the tomahawk stuck firmly in the log in the little meadow near the Fall River.

NAU names new administrators Sat, 21 Jun 2008 17:21:23 -0600
National American University has named a new provost. Sam Kerr will have overall responsibility for coordination of all university academic matters across a 17-campus system located in seven states. Kerr will also continue to serve as general counsel for the university system. Kerr holds a master’s degree in education administration, a juris doctorate and a doctorate in education.

SDSU climatologist says droughtâs end is hard to call Sat, 21 Jun 2008 20:21:36 -0600
South Dakota’s current debate about whether the long drought in the state has ended underscores the difficulty climatologists face in making that call, a South Dakota State University scientist said.

Dog's job earns him new lease on life Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:17:29 -0600
Saturday morning found Ducky the dog dressed for his first day at his new job, in an orange jacket that tells everyone he is a service dog, and in a jelly bean print bandana just for fun, like a man with a holiday necktie.

Haines northbound lanes to close for fixes Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:20:12 -0600
Starting Tuesday, June 24, the northbound lanes of Haines Avenue traffic will be restricted between Patton Street and Lindbergh Avenue for road construction.

New atlas details Fort Pierre-to-Deadwood trail Sat, 21 Jun 2008 17:17:54 -0600
The South Dakota State Historical Society has created an atlas detailing the historic Fort Pierre-to-Deadwood Trail.

Grant will help YFS develop endowment Sat, 21 Jun 2008 19:17:29 -0600
The South Dakota Community Foundation has awarded a $5,000 grant to the Youth & Family Services Foundation to help conduct a feasibility study for the development of a new endowment campaign.

Fallen hiker pulled from Spearfish Canyon tributary Sat, 21 Jun 2008 14:59:46 -0600
SPEARFISH -- Twenty-year-old Jeremiah Steely of Spearfish was hoping to spend an afternoon at Devil’s Bathtub on Thursday with friends.

Preparations made for trial on alleged dog abuse Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:26:15 -0600
Final preparations are underway for the trial of a man accused of abusing several malamute dogs and assaulting a Pennington County sheriff's deputy in November.

Shelter finds new interim home Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:26:15 -0600
A shelter serving Native American women has found another temporary home.

Brand Board names new chief inspector Mon, 23 Jun 2008 20:26:15 -0600
The South Dakota Brand Board has named Wray Shouldis as the new chief brand inspector to head the brand board's brand inspection program.

Lightning sparks 800-plus fires in California Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:45:03 -0600
SAN FRANCISCO - Firefighters from neighboring states arrived to help Monday after an "unprecedented" lightning storm sparked more than 800 wildfires, from Big Sur to wine country to Humboldt County. Thousands of firefighters battled the blazes on the ground and from the air and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said he was alarmed by the number of fires that kept erupting.

McCain disavows aide's comment about terrorism Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:45:04 -0600
FRESNO, Calif. - A top adviser to John McCain said another terrorist attack on U.S. soil would be a "big advantage" for the Republican presidential candidate, drawing a sharp rebuke Monday from both the presumed GOP nominee and Democrat Barack Obama.

Mass. mayor says no proof girls had pregnancy pact Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:45:04 -0600
GLOUCESTER, Mass. - The city's mayor said Monday there is no evidence a group of young girls made a pact to get pregnant and raise their babies together, seeking to dispel an explosive theory put forth by the high school principal.

Dobson accuses Obama of 'distorting' Bible Mon, 23 Jun 2008 19:45:05 -0600
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - As Barack Obama broadens his outreach to evangelical voters, one of the movement's biggest names, James Dobson, accuses the likely Democratic presidential nominee of distorting the Bible and pushing a "fruitcake interpretation" of the Constitution.

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