News 2008-06-27 Andanh.com

Rushmore prepares for pyrotechnic extravaganza Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:36:47 -0600
You might call it a monumental undertaking. With one week to go before the Thursday, July 3, Independence Day Celebration at Mount Rushmore National Memorial, National Park Service staff and crew members from Zambelli Fireworks Internationale spent Thursday hauling about 9,000 pounds of fireworks and equipment to the top of the monument using the memorial's highline system.

Fireworks displays slated for July 4 holiday Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:36:47 -0600
Fireworks will highlight the Independence Day Celebration on July 3 at Mount Rushmore National Memorial, and on July 4 in Rapid City.

Air Force joins tribe in bombing range clean-up projects Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:36:47 -0600
SHARPS CORNER -- In a scene out of the distant past, a tribal leader and U.S. military commander sat cross-legged Thursday in a traditional Native American tipi, putting a mutual promise on paper.

Local gun-rights advocate praises Supreme Court decision Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:36:47 -0600
WASHINGTON -- Silent on central questions of gun control for two centuries, the Supreme Court found its voice Thursday in a decision affirming the right to have guns for self-defense in the home and addressing a constitutional riddle almost as old as the republic over what it means to say the people may keep and bear arms.

Thune co-sponsors major energy legislation Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:49:56 -0600
WASHINGTON -- Republican S.D. Sen. John Thune today joined 43 of his Senate colleagues by introducing major energy legislation aimed at reducing the price of gas by tapping oil and oil shale reserves here in the United States, increasing research and development for electric cars and trucks, and strengthening the U. S. futures markets.

State gangs going online Thu, 26 Jun 2008 07:51:08 -0600
SIOUX FALLS -- A U.S. Justice Department report says South Dakota gang members are using social networking Web sites to recruit members and expand their drug dealing.

Homestake Lab progress delayed by rain Thu, 26 Jun 2008 07:23:53 -0600
LEAD -- The effort to pump water out of the Homestake Mine so an interim science laboratory can be located in it has been slowed by the elements.

Crime goes up in Pennington County Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:36:48 -0600
Major crimes in Pennington County increased nearly 7 percent in 2007 from the previous year, according to statistics released by the South Dakota Attorney General's Office.

Newell woman decries shooting of dogs by city official Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:36:48 -0600
A Newell woman who witnessed four stray dogs shot and killed earlier this week by a city official is questioning why the dogs weren't taken to Humane Society of the Black Hills to be euthanized.

Court slashes judgment in Exxon Valdez disaster Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:50:58 -0600
WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday slashed the $2.5 billion punitive damages award in the 1989 Exxon Valdez disaster to $500 million.

Justices restrict Indian courts' jurisdiction Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:12:13 -0600
WASHINGTON -- In a South Dakota case, the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday restricted the ability of Native American tribal courts to hear lawsuits involving nontribal members.

Rail firm officials meet with cities Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:01:38 -0600
PIERRE -- Canadian Pacific Railway officials are meeting with South Dakota community leaders in towns where long strings of coal trains may someday move eastward.

Third ethanol plant put on hold Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:01:37 -0600
BROOKINGS -- Brookings-based VeraSun Energy has announced that it will delay startup of a third ethanol plant because of poor market conditions.

Some question Segway use of Mickelson Trail Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:01:37 -0600
Hikers and bikers are fiercely protective of the solitude they find on the Mickelson Trail, which runs 109 miles along an abandoned rail line from Deadwood to Edgemont. The trail is closed to motorized vehicles.

Mike Miller comes up short in Olympic bid Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:01:37 -0600
Mitchell native Mike Miller did not make the U.S. Olympic team.

Storm disaster relief for South Dakota uncertain Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:56:26 -0600
MITCHELL -- A decision on whether Gov. Mike Rounds will request a federal disaster declaration for 28 counties in South Dakota hit by June storms could come as early as this week.

Teen battling cystic fibrosis can count on 365 Coke days Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:36:47 -0600
A routine doctor's visit Thursday turned into a bit of a two-pronged celebration for Randy Mott.

Rapid City to host national city conference Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:36:47 -0600
About 110 elected officials from communities throughout the country will converge on Rapid City this weekend as part of a three-day National League of Cities conference about strategic planning.

Spring rains keep ranchers going Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:36:47 -0600
On May 1, Mark Tubbs nearly called a sale barn to arrange selling off his cows and their calves.

Hot Springs council approves golf course settlement measures Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:36:47 -0600
HOT SPRINGS - Opponents of a proposed lawsuit settlement over the local golf course addition have not decided whether to try to refer the Hot Springs City Council's most recent actions to a public vote.

Hang up and eat Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:36:47 -0600
The sign posted on the door at Botticelli Ristorante in Rapid City is small and unassuming, but its message is clear.

Short, small hail storm pounds Perkins County area Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:36:47 -0600
A brief localized hail storm dropped baseball-size hail early Thursday evening 10 miles south of Lemmon along S.D. Highway 73.

Badlands offers 'Walk Among the Stars' Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:04:05 -0600
A new astronomy program at Badlands National Park allows visitors to get a closer look at the sky -- and in new a light.

West Fest features horse events at fairgrounds Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:04:05 -0600
The fourth annual West Fest, a three-day horse event, begins Friday, June 27, at Central States Fairgrounds in Rapid City.

Officials: Rock climber misjudged amount of rope before falling to his death Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:36:47 -0600
The rock climber killed Tuesday in a fall in the Needles apparently had misjudged the amount of rope he had as he rappelled from one of the spires, according to Custer County Sheriff Rick Wheeler.

Crude oil pipeline means new revenue for counties Thu, 26 Jun 2008 07:23:53 -0600
PHILIP -- The proposed Keystone XL Pipeline sounds like a "good deal" to Haakon County Commissioner Neal "Obie" Brunskill.

Rapid City woman named new student member of Board of Regents Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:36:48 -0600
Rounds appoints student regent By Journal staff

Upton plant insulated from ethanol market roller coaster Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:36:48 -0600
The nation's only operating cellulosic ethanol plant -- in Upton, Wyo., and owned by Rapid City's KL Process Design Group -- is insulated from the high corn prices that are causing plant-delay problems for others in the ethanol sector, a company spokesman said Wednesday.

Despite school budget woes, officials say labor negotiations going smoothly Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:36:48 -0600
Rapid City School District labor contract negotiations are more than half over.

Riders learn bonding with horses during Lakota War Pony races Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:36:47 -0600
MANDERSON -- Riding a horse is all about rhythm, one spectator said Wednesday as he watched the annual Lakota War Pony Races in Manderson.

Air Force breaks ground on new radar system Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:36:48 -0600
Ellsworth Air Force Base broke ground on Radar Hill Road for a new airport radar system Wednesday.

Sex offender gets 70 months Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:55:48 -0600
A registered sex offender who admitted to having sexual contact with a 5-year-old girl will spend nearly six years in federal prison.

Alltel, PUC add new digital tower near Angostura Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:36:47 -0600
Alltel Wireless expanded its service in South Dakota with the recent activation of seven new digital cellular sites during April and May, including four new towers requested by the South Dakota Public Service Commission.

Attorney General Long presented Guard award Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:36:48 -0600
Attorney General Larry Long was presented the "Above and Beyond" award, sponsored by Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve.

Rochford gets grant for new fire hall Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:36:48 -0600
The Rochford Fire Protection District has been awarded a $325,000 federal grant for construction of a new fire hall. United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development area director Tim Potts presented a ceremonial check for the amount during a ground-breaking ceremony this week.

Vucurevich foundation expands scholarships Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:36:48 -0600
The John T. Vucurevich Foundation of Rapid City is providing $50,000 for eight scholarships at four state universities for the 2008-09 school year.

Hermosa starts neighborhood watch program Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:36:48 -0600
Residents in Hermosa had an initial meeting Monday, June 23, for a neighborhood-watch program the community is starting.

Grant helps YFS study long-term funding Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:36:48 -0600
A $5,000 grant will help Rapid City-based Youth & Family Services Foundation determine if a new endowment campaign will succeed.

Gov. Rounds requests presidential disaster declaration Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:58:29 -0600
PIERRE -- Gov. Mike Rounds on Wednesday requested a presidential disaster declaration for federal aid in 29 counties and three reservations hit hardest by early June storms and flooding.

Center West needs moving-day help Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:36:48 -0600
Saturday, June 28, is moving day for The Center West, and volunteers are needed to help out.

Journey Museum to open Children's Library-Lab Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:36:48 -0600
The new Children's Library-Laboratory at The Journey Museum will officially open Tuesday, July 1, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon. Refreshments will be served. Museum admission will be free from noon to 1 p.m.

Seminar will help business prevent underage alcohol sales Wed, 25 Jun 2008 23:55:48 -0600
A statewide industry group is sponsoring a seminar to help Rapid City area liquor establishments prevent underage alcohol sales to minors.

Rapid City libraries to close for July 4 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:36:48 -0600
Both locations of the Rapid City Public Library, 610 Quincy Street downtown and 10 Van Buren Street in North Rapid, will be closed Friday, July 4, in honor of the national Independence Day holiday.

Sobriety checkpoints planned Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:36:48 -0600
The South Dakota Highway Patrol has scheduled sobriety checkpoints for the month of July in the following counties: Beadle, Brown, Davison, Edmunds, Faulk, Hamlin, Lawrence, Lincoln, Minnehaha, Pennington, Potter, Roberts and Yankton.

New summer programs under way at Custer State Park Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:36:48 -0600
Two new activities are available for families visiting Custer State Park this summer. "Special Family Hike -- Rambling the Riparian Habitat for Youngsters" and "Spokes, Wheels and Water" both made their debut in June.

Lead seeks entries for July 4 parade Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:36:48 -0600
The Lead Area Chamber of Commerce is inviting parade entries for this year's Gold Camp Jubilee celebration. The parade will be Friday, July 4.

John T. Vucurevich Foundation funds projects Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:36:48 -0600
The Board of Directors of the John T. Vucurevich Foundation recently awarded $1.37 million to a variety of projects, scholarships and other grants.

Three-legged Chihuahua finds a home Wed, 25 Jun 2008 22:04:09 -0600
A three-legged Chihuahua that gained local fame after a 14-year-old girl paid for its surgery has found a home.

Climber dies in Needles fall Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:18:00 -0600
A man, reportedly an experienced climber, died in a fall in the Needles area Tuesday afternoon.

Sex offender sentenced to 70 months in prison Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:20:34 -0600
A registered sex offender who admitted to having sexual contact with a 5-year-old girl will spend nearly six years in federal prison.

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