News 2008-07-05 Andanh.com

Event celebrates the future of science in the Hills Fri, 4 Jul 2008 22:40:51 -0600
A year ago, the National Science Foundation christened Lead's former Homestake Mine as the site for the nation's deep underground science and engineering laboratory.

'Coyote One' mentors Afghan police and soldiers Fri, 4 Jul 2008 23:00:03 -0600
After just two months on duty in southwest Asia, the 16-member South Dakota Army National Guard embedded training team known as "Coyote One" is actively helping soldiers and police in Afghanistan.

Heritage Festival continues through Sunday Fri, 4 Jul 2008 22:40:51 -0600
For Leah Janssen, the Black Hills Heritage Festival is the perfect place to bring her five kids, whose ages range from 4 to 14.

Mountains to independence salute WWI vet Fri, 4 Jul 2008 22:40:51 -0600
In his 107 years, Frank Buckles has seen Europe, worked in Canada, lived in New York and traveled to South America.

Fireworks light up the big show Fri, 4 Jul 2008 10:30:15 -0600
Danielle Peterson has never missed a fireworks show at Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Wearing American flag contact lenses, patriotic Crocs and a patriotic hat, Peterson said she loves the Fourth of July and everything about it.

Sen. Tim Johnson not injured in deer crash near Murdo Thu, 3 Jul 2008 11:50:07 -0600
A deer accident stranded Sen. Tim Johnson, his wife and a staffer near Murdo for a time, but nobody was injured in the collision.

Fewer fireworks stands this year Thu, 3 Jul 2008 10:39:54 -0600
There are fewer fireworks stands around South Dakota this year.

Employers cut jobs for sixth straight month Thu, 3 Jul 2008 10:34:34 -0600
WASHINGTON -- Employers cut payrolls by 62,000 in June, the sixth straight month of nationwide job losses, underscoring the economy's fragile state. The unemployment rate held steady at 5.5 percent.

Bush will attend opening ceremonies of Olympics Thu, 3 Jul 2008 16:05:36 -0600
WASHINGTON -- President Bush will attend the opening ceremonies of the Olympics in Beijing.

Report: Alex Rodriguez has split from wife Thu, 3 Jul 2008 09:49:28 -0600
NEW YORK -- Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez and his wife have split less than three months after the birth of the couple's second daughter, according to a report in the New York Daily News.

Winning Powerball jackpot ticket sold in Oklahoma Thu, 3 Jul 2008 04:09:25 -0600
DES MOINES, Iowa -- One of the tickets sold in Oklahoma for the Powerball game Wednesday night matched all six numbers drawn, which were 4, 33, 46, 48, 52 and Powerball 17.

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.

Waffle feed a 'blast' for growing crowd Fri, 4 Jul 2008 23:00:03 -0600
When Joan Uhre hosted her first Fourth of July breakfast 10 years ago, it was a small gathering.

State pumps grants to researchers to prime lab preparations Fri, 4 Jul 2008 23:00:04 -0600
Seven "mini-grants" from the South Dakota Board of Regents will help university faculty members throughout the state gear up experiments for the state's underground science laboratory at Lead.

Caskets made by veterans for veterans Fri, 4 Jul 2008 22:40:51 -0600
Vern Lecy can afford to buy whatever casket he wants.

Getting on school board a free pass Fri, 4 Jul 2008 16:57:42 -0600
For Bret Swanson, getting onto the Rapid City School board was as easy as filling out some paperwork and gathering a couple dozen signatures. The hassle-free process was great, he said -- but unfortunate.

Bear sighting reported in Spearfish Canyon Fri, 4 Jul 2008 22:40:51 -0600
SAVOY -- A hiker reported seeing a black bear in Spearfish Canyon in the northern Black Hills.

The Fives: Fatal shooting, dark topics dominate the week that was Fri, 4 Jul 2008 10:30:15 -0600
You would think that the week of Indpendence Day, the most popular news would be a little more cheery. But after an examination of the stats, it quickly became apparent that that wouldn't be the case when five of the top 10 stories were about the shooting death of a Rapid City man at a horseshoe party.

Johnson driver misses two, hits one Fri, 4 Jul 2008 10:30:15 -0600
Sen. Tim Johnson and his wife, Barbara, were traveling a dangerous stretch of West River highway Tuesday night when the sport utility vehicle they were riding in smashed into a buck deer in the road east of Philip.

School election format change proposed to increase voting Fri, 4 Jul 2008 10:30:15 -0600
Not as many people are coming out to vote during Rapid City School Board elections, and a community group is hoping that a different system for how members are elected would change that.

Smoke from Canadian fires raises health concerns here Fri, 4 Jul 2008 08:17:05 -0600
South Dakota State health officials are warning that smoke from Canadian forest fires may be a threat to people susceptible to breathing problems.

Johnson uses laboratory at Homestake as ad location Fri, 4 Jul 2008 04:15:32 -0600
Sen. Tim Johnson, who in 2002 secured $10 million in crucial federal dollars to help keep alive the dream of an underground science laboratory in Lead, used the site as the location of a campaign advertisement on Tuesday.

Community events and fireworks set for July 4 Thu, 3 Jul 2008 22:32:21 -0600
Here is a partial list of events taking place in communities throughout the Hills on the Fourth of July.

S.D. soldier dies after blast in Afghanistan Thu, 3 Jul 2008 21:51:08 -0600
A Sioux Falls soldier has died of wounds he suffered in Afghanistan.

Ron Wheeler to head South Dakota Science and Technology Authority Fri, 4 Jul 2008 10:30:15 -0600
A businessman and former state official is the new executive director of the state's underground science laboratory at the former Homestake gold mine in Lead.

Window is closing on Congress' ability to address Medicare cuts Thu, 3 Jul 2008 21:36:01 -0600
A temporary 15-day freeze on Medicare payments to doctors won't hurt providers or affect medical care in western South Dakota yet, but it sends a powerful message to Congress to address a pending 10.6 percent cut in Medicare physician payments soon, Regional Health System chief Dr. Charles Hart said Thursday.

More firemen head west to battle California blazes Thu, 3 Jul 2008 21:36:01 -0600
The South Dakota Wildland Fire Suppression Division has sent some of its people to California to help fight fires.

Don't shoot fireworks in Box Elder Thu, 3 Jul 2008 22:24:11 -0600
Box Elder experiences daily displays of patriotism, thanks to Ellsworth Air Force Base. But don't try adding fireworks.

Fans fight crowds to see Brule performance at Mount Rushmore Thu, 3 Jul 2008 16:20:10 -0600
Thousands of people made their way to Mount Rushmore National Memorial this morning to stake out a spot for the Independence Day fireworks tonight, but Bob Burt and his wife Dorothy didn’t come to see the fireworks.

Cancer institute reauthorizes grant to Rapid City Regional Hospital Thu, 3 Jul 2008 16:20:11 -0600
The National Cancer Institute agreed to reauthorize a multi-year grant that will allow a cancer disparity research program at Rapid City Regional to continue its work among Native Americans on three reservations in western South Dakota, hospital officials announced Thursday.

Retro Bill helps unveil new D.A.R.E. vehicle at Mount Rushmore Thu, 3 Jul 2008 16:20:11 -0600
The new Mount Rushmore National Memorial D.A.R.E. vehicle was unveiled today as part of the Independence Day festivities.

Sheriffâs office investigating Valley burglaries Thu, 3 Jul 2008 15:45:52 -0600
The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in solving a string of burglaries and vandalism that occurred in a Rapid Valley neighborhood, according to a news release from the sheriff's office.

Murdered activist's underwear at Rapid City FBI office Thu, 3 Jul 2008 15:45:52 -0600
SIOUX FALLS -- The lawyer for a man charged with killing fellow Canadian Anna Mae Pictou Aquash is free to test her underwear for DNA, but there is no record of a sanitary napkin from the crime, prosecutors wrote in a court document.

Supreme Court upholds Rapid City man's rape conviction Thu, 3 Jul 2008 10:39:54 -0600
PIERRE -- A former church camp director's convictions for statutory rape and sexual contact with a minor were upheld Thursday by the South Dakota Supreme Court.

Foreclosures beginning to climb in Hills region Thu, 3 Jul 2008 09:49:28 -0600
Home mortgage foreclosures are climbing sharply in Pennington County and are on pace to eclipse last year's total by the end of September.

Hill City mayor questions Mickelson Trail policy on Segways Thu, 3 Jul 2008 09:09:42 -0600
Hill City Mayor Don Voorhees has asked the South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks Department to take another look at whether motorized vehicles can use portions of the Mickelson Trail that lie inside city limits.

Highway 44 reconstruction to force traffic shift Thu, 3 Jul 2008 10:39:54 -0600
Beginning at 6 a.m. Monday, traffic on South Dakota Highway 44 will be shifted to the new concrete pavement from Long View Road to Anderson Road. There is a curve in the section just east of Anderson Road to shift traffic back onto the existing asphalt surface. The speed will be reduced approaching the curve near Anderson Road. Motorists should use caution in this area.

The Fives: Incendiary issues in South Dakota's Indian Country Thu, 3 Jul 2008 08:52:52 -0600
Being in the heart of Indian Country, it makes sense that a good chunk of coverage in the Rapid City Journal is dedicated to Native American issues. Whether it is the day to day coverage such as this week's suicide awareness summit or broader issues such as the historic dispute over the U.S. government's management of trust fund dollars, there's a dedicated effort to follow Native American issues.

Spa 80 shedding all-women status Thu, 3 Jul 2008 07:14:41 -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.

Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe plans casino Thu, 3 Jul 2008 05:47:06 -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.

Brand board inspectors go to work Thu, 3 Jul 2008 06:03:01 -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.

Joint performing arts center tabled Thu, 3 Jul 2008 04:09:25 -0600
A joint performing arts venue is not in the future for Rapid City.

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.

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