News 2008-07-19 Andanh.com

Repair work begins on Mickelson trail washout Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:19:26 -0600
A Rapid City construction crew is beginning repairs of a section of the Mickelson Trail near Rochford that was washed out by recent heavy rains.

A great time for a festival in the park Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:19:26 -0600
SPEARFISH – With 150 art and craft booths, 25 food booths, live music, a beer garden and more than 30,000 people, it can be easy to lose track of time at the annual Festival in the Park in Spearfish.

Lead secretary faces more embezzlement charges Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:19:26 -0600
LEAD -- A Lawrence County grand jury has added six more embezzlement allegations to the county’s case against former Lead-Deadwood High School secretary Donna Marie Quenzer.

Supreme Court upholds drug conviction Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:19:26 -0600
PIERRE, S.D. -- Belle Fourche police officers were justified in making a traffic stop and conducting a search that led to a North Dakota man's conviction on drug offenses, the South Dakota Supreme Court has ruled.

Thune believes that McCain VP pick will follow Obama's Sat, 19 Jul 2008 11:54:10 -0600
Republican Sen. John Thune says he doesn't have any inside information on whom GOP presidential nominee-in-waiting John McCain will pick as his running mate. But Thune said he thinks the choice probably won't be made until August and will follow the announcement of the Democratic ticket.

S.D. receives $700,000 in settlement Sat, 19 Jul 2008 11:32:54 -0600
PIERRE -- South Dakota will receive more than $700,000 from Bristol-Myers Squibb in a settlement over illegal pricing and marketing of drugs distributed to Medicaid.

Women acknowledge killing Eagle Butte man Sat, 19 Jul 2008 10:28:19 -0600
Two women have acknowledged killing an Eagle Butte man.

Ka-Pow! 'Dark Knight' sets record with $66.4M Sat, 19 Jul 2008 11:32:54 -0600
LOS ANGELES -- Batman's joust with the Joker has set another box-office record.

S.D. delegation announces Irish priest can stay Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:12:46 -0600
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- A Roman Catholic priest who served the De Smet area for 10 years won't be forced to return to his native Ireland.

Yellowstone: Construction slowdown helps projects Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:22:34 -0600
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. -- The nationwide building slowdown has given a boost to construction projects in Yellowstone National Park.

South Dakota to begin enforcing abortion law Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:21:48 -0600
PIERRE, S.D. -- South Dakota Attorney General Larry Long says the state will begin as early as Saturday to enforce a law that requires doctors to tell women seeking abortions that the procedure ends a human life.

Construction to close southbound LaCrosse lanes Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:16:00 -0600
Effective Monday, July 21, the southbound lanes will be closed on LaCrosse Street from East Philadelphia Street to East Denver Street for utility construction.

Court upholds damages against Rapid City for crash Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:54:58 -0600
PIERRE, S.D. -- The South Dakota Supreme Court has upheld a jury verdict requiring Rapid City to pay $3.85 million in damages to the family of a teenager who suffered brain damage in a car crash.

South Dakota soldier killed in Iraq Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:03:18 -0600
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- A soldier from South Dakota had just started his second tour of duty weeks before he was killed in Iraq.

Officials expect green light for Camp Rapid construction projects Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:18:47 -0600
As the director of joint staff for the South Dakota National Guard, Brig. Gen. Ted Johnson is looking forward to the day when he can walk down the hall, instead of all the way across Camp Rapid, to talk to his staff.

Thieves take figures from Storybook Island Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:36:51 -0600
Thieves jumped a fence into Storybook Island last weekend and stole three storybook characters.

TransCan. doubles capacity of Canadian crude line Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:31:29 -0600
SIOUX FALLS -- TransCanada Corp. says it will nearly double the capacity of a pipeline it's building to transport Canadian crude to Gulf Coast refineries.

Cement plant to reduce work force Sat, 19 Jul 2008 11:54:10 -0600
Poor economic conditions, especially skyrocketing fuel prices, are leading Rapid City's GCC Dacotah Cement plant to consider reducing its work force in order to reduce costs.

'She's a snake, but she's a lover' Sat, 19 Jul 2008 11:54:10 -0600
Choosing between his hometown and his pet python would be an easy choice for Iraq war veteran Kevin Eberle.

State's minimum wage to increase Sat, 19 Jul 2008 10:24:09 -0600
PIERRE -- The state's minimum wage will increase to $6.55 an hour beginning Thursday.

State inmates help clear flood debris in Hot Springs Sat, 19 Jul 2008 10:21:05 -0600
Crews spent up to six hours Friday clearing bridges and culverts along the Fall River jammed by early morning storms.

Annual sports physicals aren't required Sat, 19 Jul 2008 07:15:03 -0600
Student athletes in the Rapid City school district are required to pass a physical exam once every three years -- in compliance with the South Dakota High School Activities Association rules -- but other school districts opt for annual examinations.

Solar cars race to promote renewable technologies Sat, 19 Jul 2008 07:15:03 -0600
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- Even as U.S. oil refiners scramble to increase the flow of Canadian crude from Alberta to Texas, a caravan of futuristic solar cars is racing that 2,400-mile route in reverse to show what transportation could look like without a drop of oil or gas.

County treasurers tired but optimistic Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:42:24 -0600
It's been a long three weeks for Pennington County Treasurer Janet Sayler and her staff, but no one in her office is ready to give up on the state's new motor vehicle registration system.

Citizen scientists asked to search for rare ladybugs Sat, 19 Jul 2008 08:51:59 -0600
South Dakota State University entomologist Mike Catangui and USDA research entomologist Louis Hesler are calling South Dakota elementary children to become junior biologists as they search for rare ladybugs.

Polish pastor: Staying under INS rules means 'lots of paperwork' Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:24:03 -0600
As a Polish priest serving a U.S. diocese, the Rev. Andrzej Wyrostek promises to obey his God, his bishop -- and the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service.

INS rules also created 'a lot of tension' for India-born priest Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:24:03 -0600
The Rev. Cathal Gallagher of De Smet hasn't been the only foreign-born priest of the Sioux Falls Catholic Diocese worried about his Immigration and Naturalization Service paperwork.

Vaccine offers hope for endangered ferrets Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:24:03 -0600
Some endangered black-footed ferrets in Conata Basin are getting experimental vaccines in an effort to help control an extensive outbreak of sylvatic plague.

Regional airport has busy June Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:24:03 -0600
The Rapid City Regional Airport is experiencing its busiest year ever, and airport officials are asking people to begin arriving 90 minutes before their scheduled departure to keep things running smoothly.

Don't let a problem grow Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:24:03 -0600
Gardeners brought apple tree branches, spinach leaves, earwigs, edible weeds and questions to a program featuring South Dakota Public Broadcasting's Garden Line panelists in Rapid City this week.

Climbing to resume on Devils Tower Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:24:03 -0600
Effective Saturday, July 26, all climbing routes and summit areas, including those temporarily closed to protect prairie falcons on Devils Tower, will be open.

Corvette Classic rolls into Spearfish Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:43:22 -0600
Nearly 500 cars and about 1,000 people from all over North America are in the Black Hills this weekened for the 37th annual Black Hills Corvette Classic.

Strip mall sold, businesses bumped Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:36:27 -0600
Seven local businesses are being asked to relocate as a west-side strip mall is being sold and demolished.

Council might not curb outside e-mail despite anti-IM rule Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:43:33 -0600
After banning all forms of electronic communication during meetings last month, Rapid City Council members may draw the line at creating new rules about e-mail exchanges at other times.

Sunday Special sneak peek: Restoring a family treasure Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:00:10 -0600
With tall windows and a false front, a gleaming, white clapboard building on Kadoka’s main street appears to have survived unharmed for the decades.

Wind Cave welcomes 6 millionth visitor Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:27:46 -0600
Joe Bree waited 31 years to visit his brother in Rapid City, but when he did, it turned into a vacation he will never forget.

Herseth Sandlin co-sponsors ag bill Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:27:46 -0600
Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin, D-S.D., won praise from livestock producers this week for her co-sponsorship of a bill to protect the nation's livestock industry from foot-and-mouth disease.

NAU taps Quinn to lead Rapid City campus Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:27:46 -0600
National American University has announced the appointment of John C. Quinn as director and executive officer of its Rapid City campus, effective Monday, July 21.

Keystone woman volunteer of the year Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:22:34 -0600
Lois Halley of Keystone has been named Volunteer of the Year by the Retired Senior Volunteer Program at their 35th annual recognition dinner Thursday in Rapid City.

Butte County burn ban in effect Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:27:46 -0600
After heavy rains this spring caused extensive flooding in Butte County, now heat is rapidly drying out the abundant ground cover that sprouted after the abundant moisture.

WDT to hold pinning ceremony for nurse graduates Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:27:46 -0600
Western Dakota Technical Institute will award degrees to 14 nursing-program graduates Friday, July 18, at a 10 a.m. pinning ceremony at the school.

Teen Republicans to hold leadership camp Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:27:46 -0600
The Teen Age Republicans are now accepting registrations for the 48th annual Teen Leadership Camp in the Black Hills, July 20-25.

Library features local mystery author Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:27:46 -0600
Rapid City mystery writer Susan Runholt will read from her book, "The Mystery of the Third Lucretia," at 9:30 a.m. Friday, July 18, at Rapid City Public Library's north branch, at 10 Van Buren St. in General Beadle School.

Rapid City woman dies in Wisconsin accident Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:27:46 -0600
A Rapid City woman is dead and her husband injured after an accident early Wednesday near Lyndon Station, Wis.

Teammates gather to remember fallen teammate Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:04:36 -0600
Rapid City Stevens High School football players and coaches gathered Wednesday, not to discuss tackling techniques and blocking schemes, but to remember a fallen teammate.

Oh, Pooh! Christopher Robin, straw pig taken from Storybook Island Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:58:05 -0600
Have you heard the story of the Two Little Pigs?

Mayor's proposed 2009 budget slightly smaller than this year's Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:08:32 -0600
Mayor Alan Hanks' proposed 2009 Rapid City budget is about a quarter-million dollars lighter than the 2008 budget. The mayor said the budget reduction will be accomplished by holding off on buying equipment, although services will not be reduced.

School board approves remedial plan Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:18:47 -0600
The Rapid City school district is at the front end of its corrective action plan to make improvements to meet No Child Left Behind requirements.

Officials hope to make new minimum security prison a reality Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:18:47 -0600
Increased energy costs have more than doubled the original price estimate for a proposed Rapid City minimum security prison, but lawmakers and prison officials are still optimistic the project will happen. This week, South Dakota Department of Corrections Secretary Tim Reisch said the new prison would cost about $11 million. That's about $7 million more than it took for the state's last prison expansion project.

Philip rallies to help young woman with rare form of cystic fibrosis Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:18:47 -0600
Growing up in Philip, Erica Williams was an energetic star athlete who won a volleyball scholarship to Black Hills State University. Whether it was volleyball, basketball, track, baseball or softball, Williams was a tough competitor who went all out for her team.

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