News 2008-07-09 Andanh.com

Motorcyclist killed in collision on Deadwood Avenue Wed, 9 Jul 2008 14:22:39 -0600
A 26-year-old motorcyclist was killed Wednesday morning when he collided with a fifth-wheel trailer being pulled by a truck on Deadwood Avenue in Rapid City.

Judge OKs co-conspirator testimony in kidnapping, accessory to murder trial Wed, 9 Jul 2008 17:16:43 -0600
BELLE FOURCHE -- Jurors in Jamee Corean's upcoming kidnapping and murder trial of will be allowed to hear testimony from co-conspirators, possibly including portions of jailhouse letters written by convicted kidnapper Tory Teigen, a judge has ruled.

Big rains lift level of Oahe to highest level in years Wed, 9 Jul 2008 17:21:15 -0600
Lake Oahe is up almost 10 feet from last year at this time, following a 7.8-foot rise in June, caused by reduced releases from Missouri River dams and a surge in inflows brought in part by heavy rains in western South Dakota.

Rapid City man accused of setting man's car on fire Wed, 9 Jul 2008 17:57:02 -0600
A Rapid City man pleaded not guilty Wednesday, July 9, to charges that he tried to destroy another man's car by setting it on fire.

Flags to be lowered to honor soldier Wed, 9 Jul 2008 15:20:14 -0600
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- Gov. Mike Rounds is asking that flags be flown at half staff Friday in honor of a South Dakota soldier killed in Afghanistan.

Prosecutor: DNA clears JonBenet Ramsey's family Wed, 9 Jul 2008 15:14:36 -0600
Citing new DNA tests, prosecutors on Wednesday cleared JonBenet Ramsey's parents and brother in the 1996 killing of the 6-year-old beauty queen and apologized to the family for casting the cloud of suspicion that hung over them for more than a decade.

Crews battling mold problem at City/School Administration Center Wed, 9 Jul 2008 13:41:27 -0600
Construction crews are working to contain and remove mold from the third floor of the City/School Administration Center, according to school officials.

Former fire chief pleads not guilty to molesting kids Wed, 9 Jul 2008 13:21:40 -0600
GILLETTE, Wyo. -- Former Campbell County Fire Chief Gary Scott pleaded not guilty Tuesday to 14 state felony charges alleging that he sexually abused children.

ACLU representing inmate in eagle feathers lawsuit Wed, 9 Jul 2008 12:34:13 -0600
CHEYENNE, Wyo. -- The American Civil Liberties Union has agreed to represent an American Indian inmate in a lawsuit against the Wyoming Department of Corrections claiming the state violated his constitutional rights by depriving him of bald eagle feathers for use in religious ceremonies.

Baby boomer numbers up in South Dakota Wed, 9 Jul 2008 15:14:36 -0600
MITCHELL, S.D. -- South Dakota is bucking the trend of declining numbers of baby boomers.

South Dakota hunter one of two found dead on Alaskan river Wed, 9 Jul 2008 12:34:13 -0600
ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Two men who were hunting along the Susitna River in southcentral Alaska have been found dead.

Polygamist Warren Jeffs hospitalized in Las Vegas Wed, 9 Jul 2008 10:46:00 -0600
LAS VEGAS -- Polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs was being treated Wednesday under police guard and an assumed name at a Las Vegas hospital after authorities said he was transferred from a jail in Kingman, Ariz.

Another 100 laid off at S.D. Gateway site Wed, 9 Jul 2008 10:46:00 -0600
NORTH SIOUX CITY -- Another 100 employees of the former Gateway computer plant in North Sioux City are losing their jobs.

Woman pleads guilty to raping 14-year-old boy Wed, 9 Jul 2008 10:46:00 -0600
SIOUX FALLS -- A 28-year-old Sioux Falls woman faces up to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to raping a 14-year-old boy.

State ready to buy land for Rapid City prison Wed, 9 Jul 2008 10:46:00 -0600
The state plans to buy land for a new minimum-security prison near Rapid City within weeks, but higher construction costs could push the price tag past $11 million, Corrections Secretary Tim Reisch said Tuesday.

Officials predict longer and stronger fire season in the West Wed, 9 Jul 2008 10:46:00 -0600
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- In the past few years, Rich Nieto's work has started earlier and lasted longer.

Pactola surges after Sunday rain storm; flooding closes roads Wed, 9 Jul 2008 10:46:00 -0600
Pactola Reservoir is getting a surge of water today after flooding in the upper Rapid Creek watershed caused by a downpour Sunday that dropped almost 6 inches of rain.

Apparent fireworks bomb kills South Dakota man Wed, 9 Jul 2008 10:46:00 -0600
BROOKINGS -- Brookings police say a man was killed when what appears to be a bomb made out of sparklers wrapped together went off accidentally.

Toxic fumes force Mitchell residents indoors Wed, 9 Jul 2008 10:46:00 -0600
MITCHELL -- It wasn't the heat and humidity but an ammonia-type odor that prompted some Mitchell residents to keep their windows and doors closed overnight.

Unemployment benefits extended for qualified South Dakota workers Wed, 9 Jul 2008 10:46:00 -0600
PIERRE, S.D. -- Gov. Mike Rounds has announced unemployment benefits for qualified South Dakota workers will be extended for up to 13 additional weeks. These benefits were effective Sunday as a result of a new federally-funded program.

Mission man charged with murder for infant's death Wed, 9 Jul 2008 10:46:00 -0600
PIERRE -- A federal grand jury in Pierre has indicted a 21-year-old Mission man for the death of a baby.

South Dakota deaf school sex case settled Wed, 9 Jul 2008 10:46:00 -0600
Instead of waiting for the verdict, both sides reached a settlement in a lawsuit filed by three former South Dakota School for the Deaf students who accused another student of sexually assaulting them.

Former youth baseball coach pleads guilty to sexual contact with players Wed, 9 Jul 2008 10:46:00 -0600
A Mitchell man accused of having sexual contact with three young baseball players has pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual contact.

Education secretary says students need laptops Wed, 9 Jul 2008 10:46:00 -0600
PIERRE -- South Dakota Education Secretary Rick Melmer says he is mystified by criticism of a state program that helps school districts provide laptop computers to high school students.

Bill calls for $30 million for water project Wed, 9 Jul 2008 10:46:00 -0600
A Senate spending bill that passed out of a subcommittee Tuesday would provide $30 million to the Lewis and Clark regional water system, a project designed to pipe Missouri River water to Sioux Falls and other communities, according to Sen. Tim Johnson, D-S.D.

Aberdeen man dies after motorcycle accident near Wall Wed, 9 Jul 2008 17:16:43 -0600
An Aberdeen man died Tuesday from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident Sunday near Wall.

Daschle and wife head to Arctic to see climate change effect first hand Wed, 9 Jul 2008 17:57:02 -0600
Former South Dakota Sen. Tom Daschle and his wife, Linda, are headed for the Arctic on Thursday as part of a National Geographic excursion aimed at studying the impacts of climate change.

South Dakota counties hit by June flooding will receive federal funds Wed, 9 Jul 2008 14:29:07 -0600
Gov. Mike Rounds announced today that 27 South Dakota counties and three reservations are receiving federal financial assistance to help recover from the early June storm that caused widespread flooding across the state.

Roughlock Falls project offers more access, less damage Wed, 9 Jul 2008 17:57:02 -0600
Roughlock Falls has long been a popular place to stop.

Teams to raise funds for Lead YMCA Wed, 9 Jul 2008 17:38:41 -0600
"It's a way to help the community give back to the community," is how Scott Hertel of the Northern Hills YMCA sums up a fundraiser dedicated to supporting in Lead.

Horse show an outdoor rarity Wed, 9 Jul 2008 12:34:12 -0600
Riding in the sunshine is more important than tallying points this week for Brooke Ingstad and her rangy, black gelding - The Snooty Fox.

Family suffering from loss of son on mission to save lives Wed, 9 Jul 2008 09:58:41 -0600
He’s everywhere: Laid back on the corner sofa, complaining about “senior-itis.” In front of the bathroom mirror, with his grin and goatee, joking about how sexy he is. In his bedroom, rocking out to Pantera.

The Fives: Paying tribute to a baby ballerina, the voice of rodeo and a real bozo Wed, 9 Jul 2008 14:05:30 -0600
Timing can be everything in the news business. In the newspaper business, that means that stories that run on the cover on some day may run deep inside the newspaper on others. It doesn't make the story any less newsworthy, it just suffers from a sense of unfortunate timing.

Missiles misfire: Malfunction shortens Rapid City's fireworks display Wed, 9 Jul 2008 08:01:18 -0600
Is that it? If you thought Friday's Fourth of July community fireworks display was a bit brief, your perception was on the money.

Citizen formally complains about singer Toby Keith's bus driver Wed, 9 Jul 2008 06:58:03 -0600
Toby Keith's bus made an unscheduled stop in Rapid City last month, courtesy of the red, white and blue.

Number of MRSA infections in state up about 50 percent Wed, 9 Jul 2008 07:10:13 -0600
South Dakota saw large increases in infections resistant to antibiotic treatments, according to a mid-year infectious disease summary from the state Department of Health.

Ride to help suicide prevention efforts Wed, 9 Jul 2008 06:54:30 -0600
What started as a small memorial ride for Cameron Jordan’s friends and family has grown into a suicide prevention and awareness ride for the entire community.

City accepts $114 million plan for water supply Wed, 9 Jul 2008 00:36:09 -0600
Rapid City will spend upwards of $114 million over the next five to 10 years to build two water treatment plants and upgrade to its water distribution system as part of an effort to secure future sources of water.

Storms swamp June parks visitation Wed, 9 Jul 2008 00:36:09 -0600
Rainy weather in June dampened visitation at state parks and recreation areas throughout South Dakota, although Custer State Park and Angostura State Recreation Area avoided the decline.

Health care reform movement sets up advocacy base in state Wed, 9 Jul 2008 00:36:10 -0600
Health Care for America Now launched the South Dakota piece of its $40 million, 44-state campaign for health-care reform Tuesday at a news conference in Sioux Falls.

Rancher suggests alternative brand system Wed, 9 Jul 2008 05:52:31 -0600
Frustrated with the South Dakota Brand Board's first week in charge of the brand inspection program, a Reva rancher says it's time to start looking for another alternative.

Sturgis chamber to host last program before summer vacation Wed, 9 Jul 2008 00:36:09 -0600
The final Community Connection program for the summer will be at noon Wednesday, July 9, at the Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce offices on Junction Avenue.

Cemetery walk to recall lives of Crook County's pioneers Wed, 9 Jul 2008 00:36:10 -0600
A Moon Walk through Mount Moriah Cemetery in Sundance, Wyo., will focus on the history of the people who helped settle Crook County.

Bogue replaces O'Connor on the bench Wed, 9 Jul 2008 00:36:10 -0600
A successor has been selected for former 7th Circuit Magistrate Michael O'Connor.

Summer school graduates urged to return to college Wed, 9 Jul 2008 05:52:32 -0600
Thirteen-year-old Kaitlin Catches just could not wait until the end of the South Dakota GEAR UP graduation ceremony to find her family. As students filed into the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Surbeck Center, Catches ran across the room and threw her arms around her parents and her little brother, whom she had not seen for half of the summer.

Museum group seeks Black Hills ghost stories for exhibit Tue, 8 Jul 2008 16:15:25 -0600
The Journey Museum Teen Team will create an exhibit entitled “Ghost Stories of the Black Hills,” to be on display in the Adelstein Gallery in the spring of 2009. Included in the exhibit will be photographs, video , artifacts and written recollections and storyboards about ghostly legends and encounters.

Convention draws hundreds of one-wheel enthusiasts Tue, 8 Jul 2008 13:53:12 -0600
Playing hockey on a unicycle while the puck is lit on fire? Racing down M Hill’s mountain biking trails on a unicycle?

Rare lady bug found in Badlands Tue, 8 Jul 2008 12:28:41 -0600
A lady bug that has not been seen in three decades has appeared in South Dakota.

GF&P commission considers expanding antelope season, making changes to lion season Tue, 8 Jul 2008 17:57:16 -0600
Segways on the Mickelson trail. Hunting seasons for mountain lions and antelope. A new Game, Fish & Parks regional office complex and outdoor learning center in Rapid City.

The Fives: Cabela's and Wal-Mart and DM&E, oh my! Tue, 8 Jul 2008 10:44:24 -0600
Big business doesn't need to be good or bad to generate some level of controversy. When today's story broke about Wal-Mart's Sam's Club and Cabela's building relatively close together out near Exit 61, we braced for a series of incoming on the Rapid Reply front.

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