News 2008-07-03 Andanh.com

Spa 80 shedding all-women status Wed, 2 Jul 2008 21:14:10 -0600
Members of Spa 80 for Women have until noon to get in their last workouts at the all-woman fitness club. The club will close Thursday, July 3, at noon and reopen July 15 as Ultimate Fitness, a co-ed club.

Brand board inspectors go to work Wed, 2 Jul 2008 21:59:09 -0600
Gayle Carson spent time on the phone Tuesday and Wednesday trying to confirm that a brand inspector would be at Wall Meat Processing on Thursday, July 3.

Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe plans casino Wed, 2 Jul 2008 21:14:10 -0600
Officials for the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe believe their plans for a casino on the shore of Lake Oahe in central South Dakota will create jobs and generate essential revenue for programs on the financially strapped reservation.

Joint performing arts center tabled Wed, 2 Jul 2008 21:09:22 -0600
A joint performing arts venue is not in the future for Rapid City.

Rapid City man gets prison time for sexual contact with a child Wed, 2 Jul 2008 21:09:22 -0600
A Rapid City man who pleaded guilty to having sexual contact with a child younger than 16 was sentenced Wednesday to 10 years in the South Dakota State Penitentiary.

Walgreenâs buys Bobâs Pharmacy in Spearfish Wed, 2 Jul 2008 21:09:22 -0600
Walgreen's is in the process of buying Bob's Pharmacy and the former Lynn's supermarket store in Spearfish, with plans to build a new drugstore on the site by next year.

Tribal leaders look to launch 'war on suicide' Wed, 2 Jul 2008 17:50:57 -0600
MISSION -- About 100 people participated in a two-day suicide prevention summit Tuesday and Wednesday hosted by the Rosebud Sioux Tribe that had an ambitious, but attainable, goal, according to tribal president Rodney Bordeaux.

Poll: Obama beats McCain as barbecue guest Wed, 2 Jul 2008 14:45:25 -0600
WASHINGTON -- People would rather barbecue burgers with Barack Obama than with John McCain.

Oil is making overnight millionaires in North Dakota Wed, 2 Jul 2008 14:45:25 -0600
BEULAH, N.D. -- Oscar Stohler was raised in a sod house in western North Dakota and ranched there for nearly seven decades. He never gave much thought to what lay below the grass that fattened his cattle.

DOT closing highway to repair landslide Wed, 2 Jul 2008 14:45:25 -0600
The state Transportation Department plans to close state Highway 44 west of the Platte-Winner bridge starting Tuesday so it can repair a landslide.

Governor urges motorists to be safe for holiday Wed, 2 Jul 2008 14:45:25 -0600
PIERRE, S.D. -- Forty-two people died in South Dakota traffic in the first half of the year.

Patrol plans DUI checkpoints over the Fourth Wed, 2 Jul 2008 14:45:25 -0600
PIERRE--The Highway Patrol plans to hold several sobriety checkpoints as part of its enforcement efforts over the July Fourth holiday period in South Dakota.

South Dakota looking for workers Wed, 2 Jul 2008 14:45:25 -0600
YANKTON, S.D. -- South Dakota Labor Secretary Pam Roberts says the state has plenty of jobs but not enough workers.

Corn 8 inches less than average height Wed, 2 Jul 2008 14:45:25 -0600
SIOUX FALLS -- The weekly crop report for South Dakota says the corn crop is growing but that it's still much shorter than normal.

Alcohol laws changing Wed, 2 Jul 2008 14:45:25 -0600
PIERRE -- The most significant change in state liquor regulation in decades takes place Tuesday with enactment of a law easing caps on the number of alcohol licenses cities and counties may issue.

Study: Sioux Falls again safest driving city in United States Wed, 2 Jul 2008 14:45:25 -0600
SIOUX FALLS -- An insurance study has once again found that Sioux Falls has the safest drivers in the nation, marking the third straight year that South Dakota's largest city has topped the list.

Holiday travel expected to fall Wed, 2 Jul 2008 14:45:25 -0600
PIERRE -- The AAA auto club is predicting a 1 percent decline in travel over the Fourth of July holiday period in South Dakota.

Rosebud hosts summit on suicide problem Wed, 2 Jul 2008 14:45:25 -0600
SIOUX FALLS -- Six residents of the Rosebud Indian Reservation committed suicide so far this year, according to the Indian Health Service, so the tribe is hosting a summit this week to draw attention -- and resources -- to the problem.

Top ethanol official resigns Wed, 2 Jul 2008 14:45:25 -0600
BROOKINGS -- The chairman of Brookings-based VeraSun Energy Corp. has resigned to focus on other opportunities.

Survey: Midwest, Plains economy near recession Wed, 2 Jul 2008 14:45:25 -0600
OMAHA, Neb. -- The economy in nine Midwestern and Plains states is near recession because of flooding in Iowa and Missouri and weakness in Kansas and Nebraska, according to a new survey of business leaders.

Wyo. bear tranquilized alongside Interstate 90 Wed, 2 Jul 2008 14:45:25 -0600
GILLETTE, Wyo. -- Gillette isn't known as bear country, but a black bear was relocated after it was spotted along Interstate 90 just six miles from town.

Court refuses to stop libel case against South Dakota newspaper Wed, 2 Jul 2008 14:45:25 -0600
SIOUX FALLS -- The state Supreme Court has refused to dismiss a libel lawsuit against the Argus Leader and its top editor over a column he wrote.

Black Hills Heritage Festival adds extra day to celebration Wed, 2 Jul 2008 21:59:09 -0600
The Black Hills Heritage Festival is adding one more day to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday this year.

Plans for Belle Fourche ethanol plant shelved Wed, 2 Jul 2008 21:09:22 -0600
Almost everything was ready to go last summer, including the financing and detailed construction plans. There remained only one last permit for nearly $200 million in a 100-million gallon ethanol plant in Belle Fourche.

Inmate pleads guilty to second rape charge Wed, 2 Jul 2008 21:59:09 -0600
A man already serving time in the South Dakota State Penitentiary for a rape conviction pleaded guilty Wednesday to a second rape-related charge.

Water projects to go before city council Wed, 2 Jul 2008 22:56:21 -0600
The Rapid City Public Works Committee put its stamp of approval on two initiatives Tuesday, setting the stage for a possible final approval by the city council at its July 7 meeting.

New Miss Rodeo to by crowned Thursday Wed, 2 Jul 2008 22:56:22 -0600
Miss Rodeo South Dakota will be crowned Thursday night, July 3, at the Belle Fourche Roundup arena in Belle Fourche.

Taking a closer look northwest S.D. oil fields Wed, 2 Jul 2008 21:59:08 -0600
The U.S. Geological Survey would have more money to assess the oil potential under northwest South Dakota under legislation proposed by Sen. John Thune.

Plan ahead to celebrate Independence Day at Mount Rushmore Wed, 2 Jul 2008 21:09:22 -0600
More than 20,000 people are expected to attend the fireworks display Thursday at Mount Rushmore National Memorial, and visitors should plan to arrive early.

Funding secured for Ellsworth road construction Wed, 2 Jul 2008 15:29:23 -0600
WASHINGTON -- Roads at Ellsworth Air Force Base will be renovated and repaired thanks to $631,806 given by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Bear Butte bar gets nod for liquor license Wed, 2 Jul 2008 11:44:56 -0600
Meade County commissioners voted Tuesday to reinstate a liquor license for the controversial Broken Spoke Campground near Bear Butte.

Smoke from Canada in Black Hills again Wed, 2 Jul 2008 13:04:51 -0600
RAPID CITY-- The Black Hills has again been experiencing heavy smoke in the area.

Fireworks not allowed at state reservoirs or parks Wed, 2 Jul 2008 21:21:38 -0600
The Bureau of Reclamation and South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks remind visitors that fireworks are not allowed at state-managed reservoirs or in state parks.

Highway Patrol launches Operation Safe Wed, 2 Jul 2008 21:59:08 -0600
The South Dakota Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to play it safe this Independence Day.

Devils Tower cultural programs continue Wed, 2 Jul 2008 21:59:08 -0600
On Tuesday and Wednesday, July 15 and 16 in the area at the base of Devils Tower, David Osmundsen will be demonstrating the art of historic blacksmithing.

Brass in Blue to present free concert at Mount Rushmore Wed, 2 Jul 2008 21:59:08 -0600
The Heartland of America Band's Brass in Blue, a symphonic brass ensemble, will present a concert Tuesday, July 8, at 6 p.m. at Mount Rushmore National Memorial.

Board of Regents resolution honors Ruch Wed, 2 Jul 2008 21:59:08 -0600
At their June meeting, held June 26 and 27 in Brookings, the South Dakota Board of Regents honored former South Dakota School of Mines & Technology president Charles Ruch with a resolution awarding him the title president emeritus.

School of Mines gets $600,000 NSF grant Wed, 2 Jul 2008 21:59:08 -0600
The National Science Foundation has awarded a grant of $600,000 to the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Tiospaye in Engineering Program.

Professor awarded $525,000 for Transparent Armor research Wed, 2 Jul 2008 21:59:08 -0600
David Boyles, professor of chemistry at South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, has been awarded a $525,000 grant by the Army Research Office.

Girls Inc. members pledge to 'reuse to reduce' Wed, 2 Jul 2008 21:59:09 -0600
Members of Youth & Family Services Girls Inc. are feeling green.

Professor named to engineering society post Wed, 2 Jul 2008 21:59:09 -0600
Jennifer Karlin, assistant professor of industrial engineering at South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, has been elected to the Engineering Research Methods national board of directors for the American Society for Engineering Education.

Professor receives $1 million for bio-medical materials research Wed, 2 Jul 2008 21:59:09 -0600
James Sears, director, Additive Manufacturing Laboratory at South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, has been awarded $1 million for his "Bio-Medical Materials Initiative."

Cystic fibrosis fundraiser set for July 19 Wed, 2 Jul 2008 21:59:09 -0600
The 5th annual 'Moon'light for M & M event -- in honor of two area girls who share a first name and a medical diagnosis -- will be held July 19 near Moon Campground in the Black Hills.

Pennington commission hires new equalization director Wed, 2 Jul 2008 11:12:12 -0600
Shannon Rittberger, director of equalization for Butte County, has been selected to fill that same post in Pennington County.

Man admits to neglecting Malmutes, pleads guilty to animal neglect Wed, 2 Jul 2008 11:22:59 -0600
Chad Cooper became emotional Tuesday as he admitted to 7th Circuit Judge Janine Kern that he neglected malamute dogs at his home last November.

Longtime court magistrate stepping down Wed, 2 Jul 2008 08:55:56 -0600
After 24 years on the bench, 7th Circuit Magistrate Michael O'Connor is hanging up his robe.

Pennington County commissioners nix speedway fireworks Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:59:33 -0600
Race fans expecting a fireworks display at Black Hills Speedway on Friday are going to be disappointed.

Prairie City woman dies in farm mowing accident Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:59:33 -0600
PRAIRIE CITY -- A 46-year-old ranch woman died late Sunday afternoon, June 29, when the tractor mower she was operating contacted an electrical pole and guy wire.

Way cleared for Black Hills Corp.-Aquila deal Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:59:33 -0600
The Missouri Public Service Commission approved a $1.7 billion buyout between two Kansas City utilities on Tuesday, which clears the way for Black Hills Corp. of Rapid City to acquire four natural gas utilities and one electric utility from Aquila Inc. for $940 million.

Road to license renewals bumpy Wed, 2 Jul 2008 04:59:32 -0600
During their 75-minute wait in line Tuesday Todd Miller and Donald E. Miller had ample time to agree they aren't related and to discuss their military careers.

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