News 2008-07-13 Andanh.com

Could softball tour save the sport? Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:35:28 -0600
Tuesday's game between the U.S. Women's Olympic National Softball team and the Black Hills Gold is one of a 48-city Bound 4 Beijing Tour that began in February and will conclude in late July with the team having traveled 43,000 miles and played about 60 games.

Lakota students document reservation life Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:35:28 -0600
PINE RIDGE - Nearly all the teenagers were pointing their camera at Enos Poor Bear Jr. as if he were a celebrity. Shutter after shutter clicked as they profiled the cultural interpreter at the Badlands National Park White River Visitor Center as he spoke to them about their Lakota heritage.

Speaker asks for understanding in Shepard's memory Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:35:28 -0600
Thomas Howard Jr.'s goal Saturday was to enlighten listeners about fighting hatred and relay the story of Matthew Shepard for Shepard's mother, Judy.

Ownership event trains dogs and their owners Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:35:28 -0600
Cara lives in Black Hawk and doesn’t get to socialize with other dogs much. So her owners, Bill and Betty Bittner, brought the 2½-year-old English springer spaniel to the Fairgrounds Saturday for the fourth annual Responsible Dog Ownership Day.

Riders repair trail after muddy spring season Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:35:28 -0600
A few weeks ago, Troy Hall of Rapid City noticed that a section of the Centennial Trail was eroding due to use after heavy rain, and he sent out an e-mail to members of the Black Hills Off-Road Riders Association encouraging them to stay off that section until it was rehabilitated.

Cancer claims ex-Bush press secretary Tony Snow Sat, 12 Jul 2008 16:12:29 -0600
WASHINGTON -- Tony Snow, a conservative writer and commentator who cheerfully sparred with reporters in the White House briefing room during a stint as President Bush's press secretary, died Saturday of colon cancer. He was 53.

Korea agrees in talks to disable nuclear reactor Sat, 12 Jul 2008 13:04:08 -0600
BEIJING -- North Korea agreed to disable its main reactor by the end of October and allow international inspections to verify its nuclear disarmament in a deal reached Saturday at the end of six-nation talks.

Schedule set in Klaudt Aberdeen civil trial Sat, 12 Jul 2008 12:36:47 -0600
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- It will be at least a year before a federal civil case goes to trial against a former South Dakota lawmaker serving time for molesting his foster daughters.

Local auctioneer makes bid for International Auctioneer Championship Sat, 12 Jul 2008 12:36:47 -0600
For Rapid City auctioneer Jud Seaman, who is preparing to compete for the International Auctioneer Championship title, it's not just a lot of fast-talking. It's all about rhythm.

Critical haying and grazing on CRP acres on hold Fri, 11 Jul 2008 23:37:23 -0600
Sign-up for a critical need program opening Conservation Reserve Program acres for haying and grazing nationwide is suspended until at least Thursday, July 17, according to Steve Cutler, executive director of the South Dakota Farm Service Agency.

Activist protests traffic stop treatment Fri, 11 Jul 2008 23:03:10 -0600
Civil-rights activist Duane Martin Sr. said state Highway Patrol officers used unnecessary force in a traffic stop that resulted in his arrest Tuesday night in Rapid City.

Fire crews contain Haakon County blaze to outbuilding Fri, 11 Jul 2008 21:45:28 -0600
A building owned by Mike Krogman in northwest Haakon County burned to the ground about 1 p.m. Friday. Fire crews contained the fire before it reached a house nearby, according to assistant fire chief Roger Williams.

Favre wants release from Packers Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:57:22 -0600
Brett Favre asked the Packers to release him so he can return to the NFL with another team after apparently being told his latest retirement reversal wasn't welcome news in Green Bay.

Funeral held for man killed in semi accident Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:32:29 -0600
PUEBLO, Colo. -- Services are scheduled Friday afternoon in Pueblo for a man killed in a collision with a semi-truck last weekend in Wyoming.

High winds force closure of municipal landfill Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:03:26 -0600
High winds have led Rapid City Public Works officials to close the municipal landfill.

Oil sets new record above $147 a barrel Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:33:54 -0600
Oil prices spiked to a new record above $147 a barrel Friday, as rising hostilities between the West and Iran and the potential for attacks on Nigerian oil facilities gave investors reason to rush back into the energy markets.

Hospital security uses Taser to subdue patient Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:08:45 -0600
A Rapid City man says he was harassed and shocked Tuesday with a stun gun by security guards at Rapid City Regional Hospital after a physical confrontation with the guards.

Judge keeps imports of older Canadian cattle Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:38:18 -0600
A federal judge refused to stop some Canadian beef imports but agreed with lawyers for cattle, consumer and health interests that the U.S. government should revisit rules that protect against the threat of mad cow disease.

Court upholds conviction of indecent exposure Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:54:46 -0600
PIERRE - South Dakota law does not require the presence of an offended victim to convict someone of indecent exposure, the state Supreme Court said Thursday in ruling upholding a Sioux Falls man's conviction.

Man pleads guilty after hitting own mom with car Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:05:57 -0600
SIOUX FALLS -- A 45-year-old Sioux Falls man accused of ramming a car into his 69-year-old mother pleaded guilty to drunken driving.

No jackpot winner picked in Powerball drawing Thu, 10 Jul 2008 03:33:11 -0600
DES MOINES, Iowa -- None of the tickets sold for the Powerball game Wednesday night matched all six numbers drawn, which were 5, 7, 31, 49, 53 and Powerball 14.

Historic battle provides lessons for future leaders Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:35:29 -0600
Students at Fort Meade’s Officer Candidate School are studying the Battle of the Little Big Horn to learn from the events and decisions that led to the demise of Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer and his 7th Cavalry Regiment.

Anniversary gift catches up with parents 40 years later Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:35:29 -0600
Betty Richards didn't have to wait for her 75th "diamond" anniversary to get a big rock.

Time for pie, ice cream in Silver City Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:04:33 -0600
For many, the Silver City annual volksmarch and pie and ice cream social epitomizes old-fashioned summer fun in the Black Hills.

NAU receives continued accreditation Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:04:33 -0600
A regional higher education panel has extended the accreditation of National American University, the Rapid City-based private school, for another 10 years.

Custer council to discuss wages Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:04:33 -0600
The Custer City Council will convene a special meeting at 5 p.m. Monday, July 14.

Lake water-quality workshop set Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:04:33 -0600
David German of the South Dakota Water Resources Institute and Dennis Skadsen of the Day Conservation District will conduct a basic lake water quality workshop for improved lake water quality education at Camp Bob Marshall near Custer July 25-27.

Remembering 'Wingnut': Comrades honor fallen EAFB airman Sat, 12 Jul 2008 12:49:12 -0600
BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan - In a sea of camouflage, he stood out in the crowd of mostly Army service members. Those who knew him best often tried to top one another in stories about the Ellsworth Air Force Base airman.

RVing: 'Education disguised as entertainment' Sat, 12 Jul 2008 12:27:19 -0600
Author Brad Herzog and his wife, Amy, have logged more than 85,000 miles in an RV. They are now revisiting the Black Hills -- this time with their two young sons, Luke and Jesse, along for the ride.

Robert Wharton now heads School of Mines Fri, 11 Jul 2008 23:37:24 -0600
He's got the South Pole on his resume. Robert Wharton is far from his doctorate days of scuba diving in the Antarctic, and he has now found a new, warmer home in the president's office at South Dakota School of Mines & Technology in Rapid City.

Substitute family helps youths grow Sat, 12 Jul 2008 09:43:26 -0600
Stepping Stones, a subsidized housing program for young people struggling with the transition to adulthood, has a new home that almost doubles its size and a new funding source that expands the types of clients it can serve.

Spending-bill amendment would boost tribal criminal justice programs Fri, 11 Jul 2008 23:37:23 -0600
The U.S. Senate late Friday afternoon agreed to vote next week on a spending-bill amendment pushed by Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., to authorize $1 billion over five years to strengthen and expand Native American criminal justice programs.

Black Hills Corp. sells power plants Fri, 11 Jul 2008 23:37:24 -0600
Black Hills Corp. on Friday completed the $840 million sale of seven natural-gas fired power plants to affiliates of two investor groups.

Man who started fire now charged with child abuse Fri, 11 Jul 2008 23:03:10 -0600
A Rapid City man who was sentenced to five years in prison for setting his apartment on fire in 2002 is now facing charges of child abuse.

Recycling, waste containers moved for softball games Fri, 11 Jul 2008 23:03:10 -0600
Recycling and yard-waste containers on Sheridan Lake Road will occupy a new site from Monday through Thursday, July 14-17, because of the softball games at Pete Lien Memorial Field featuring the USA Softball Women's National Team.

Deadwood museum gains $25,000 pledge Fri, 11 Jul 2008 23:37:24 -0600
Gold Dust Gaming of Deadwood has committed $25,000 to the Days of '76 Museum fund drive to build a new complex for its historical displays.

Domestic Violence and the workplace seminar scheduled Fri, 11 Jul 2008 23:37:25 -0600
Nearly 15,000 people a year seek help in South Dakota because of domestic violence and sexual assault crimes. Experts say the growing private pain now requires attention at work.

Repeat armed robber going to prison Fri, 11 Jul 2008 16:57:22 -0600
A Ukrainian immigrant from Sioux Falls who withdrew his guilty plea to a casino robbery last year and then reinstated it Thursday was sentenced to prison.

Arts group starts anew seeking space for stand-alone performance center Fri, 11 Jul 2008 23:03:10 -0600
If it were a play, the quest for a new community theater could be described as entering Act III.

Number of motorists running out of fuel jumps 75 percent, AAA says Fri, 11 Jul 2008 23:03:10 -0600
It seems the hope that the next gas station down the line will have slightly lower prices has led to a dramatic increase the number of motorists running out of fuel.

E. North Street fast food restaurant robbed Fri, 11 Jul 2008 23:03:10 -0600
Rapid City police on Friday were still searching for three people, reportedly all males, who robbed a fast food restaurant while brandishing a handgun and knife.

Contractors band together for project to benefit community Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:35:14 -0600
HOT SPRINGS – A phenomenon which is commonplace among rural farm communities is poised to make a difference for a city and its new hospital.

Custer man convicted of trying to make meth Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:03:55 -0600
Federal jurors in Rapid City convicted a Custer man of attempted manufacture of methamphetamine.

The Fives: Was Toby Keith on the bus? Will the rain fill up Pactola? And was that really a bear? Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:44:23 -0600
Readers' interests were wide ranging last week as there was no single burning question or issue. Other than those listed above, of course.

State senator pitches hatchery grounds for new GF&P complex Fri, 11 Jul 2008 07:47:40 -0600
State Sen. Jerry Apa of Lead urged the state Game, Fish & Parks Commission on Thursday to avoid a major land purchase for a proposed regional office complex and outdoor learning center in Rapid City.

Park complex honors Code Talkers Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:33:53 -0600
During World War II, Lakota Code Talkers saved lives in the fight against Nazi aggression and Japanese imperialism.

Humane Society gets a ton of help Fri, 11 Jul 2008 07:03:46 -0600
For the dogs and cats at Humane Society of the Black Hills, it was like a giant Christmas-in-July present. George Stone of FMG Feed & Seed in New Underwood donated 1,920 pounds of Rancher's Choice dog and cat food to the humane society yesterday, the largest food donation in recent years. The donation will feed the agency's cats for 20 days and their dogs for 12 to 15 days.

Proposed school pacts offer no increases for executive team Fri, 11 Jul 2008 07:03:46 -0600
Proposed annual contracts for various Rapid City Area School District employee groups call for no raises in the base salaries for school executives. Other staff may receive up to 1.5 percent increases in their yearly wages.

Wall bank celebrates century Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:50:26 -0600
Delbert Sebade will enjoy barbecue beef and birthday cake at First Western Bank's 100th birthday bash today in Wall.

Black Hills Corp. hires new chief financial officer Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:50:26 -0600
Black Hills Corp. has named a South Dakota native as executive vice president and chief financial officer for the company.

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