News 2008-07-27 Andanh.com

Man stabbed at North Street motel Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:38:46 -0600
Police arrested a 44-year-old man Saturday night after he allegedly stabbed another man at the Colonial Motel, 511 E. North St.

Tourism up, but some see class distinctions Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:01:22 -0600
High gas prices and a sluggish economy have undoubtedly taken their toll on the national tourism industry, but local officials say Rapid City has so far been sheltered from most of the impact.

Bus trip promotes biodiesel, renewable energy Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:01:22 -0600
At first glance, the two jars of amber liquids appeared to be nothing more than common salad oil, until Trent Fliginger explained that each was a test sample of a biodiesel fuel he hopes will someday power his Ford Excursion.

One charged in Haines Avenue accident Sat, 26 Jul 2008 22:21:05 -0600
An accident on Haines Avenue sent a woman to the hospital and tied up traffic for about 30 minutes Saturday afternoon.

Weather brings havoc across region Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:22:16 -0600
The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning Saturday evening for northeastern Haakon County and southeastern Ziebach County. A severe thunderstorm with hail the size of ping pong balls was reported 16 miles north of Philip.

Chadron prof criticizes Mongolian range management Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:01:22 -0600
CHADRON, Neb. -- Chadron State College professor emeritus Jim O'Rourke recently returned from 24 days in China and Mongolia, fulfilling his five-year term as president of the International Rangeland Congress. He was co-chairman of the June 28-July 5 convention at Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, which focused on ecology, production, people and policies.

Dancers forge friendships amid the do-si-does Sat, 26 Jul 2008 21:48:14 -0600
Patty Vlcek of Rapid City has a slogan on the name badge she wears to square dances, "Friendship set to music," which describes why she and dozens of dancers were here this weekend, the men and women wearing matching outfits, twirling and promenading to the music of the caller's voice.

State has a new oldest resident Sat, 26 Jul 2008 21:36:25 -0600
Myrtle Bunting, 109, of Milbank has been named South Dakota’s oldest resident, earning her the title of “2008 Centenarian of the Year” from the South Dakota Health Care Association’s Century Club.

Car flips on Mount Rushmore Road Sat, 26 Jul 2008 22:21:05 -0600
An elderly couple apparently escaped with only bumps and bruises after their vehicle flipped Saturday morning on Mount Rushmore Road.

NCAA career leading rusher Danny Woodhead injured at Jets camp Sat, 26 Jul 2008 14:49:55 -0600
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. — Danny Woodhead, the NCAA's career rushing leader, was carted off the practice field Friday with an apparent knee injury.

Homeowner rescue awaits President Bush's signature Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:06:31 -0600
WASHINGTON -- Congress approved mortgage relief for 400,000 struggling homeowners as part of an election-year housing plan that also aims to calm jittery financial markets and bolster the sagging economy. President Bush said he would sign it promptly, despite reservations.

Hospital system interested in Indian health Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:40:36 -0600
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- Sioux Falls-based Sanford Health has begun new efforts in research and medical programs in hopes of narrowing the vast disparities in health care on American Indian reservations in South Dakota and elsewhere.

In London, Obama says US must work with its allies Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:01:21 -0600
LONDON -- Presidential contender Barack Obama on Saturday defended his decision to travel to Europe and the Middle East, saying that problems encountered by Americans at home are often best dealt with by working with allies overseas.

New firm in Sturgis Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:01:22 -0600
STURGIS, S.D. -- Ground will be broken Monday at Sturgis for a plant that will manufacture motorcycle parts.

South Dakota suit against Mormon church resolved Sat, 26 Jul 2008 08:42:48 -0600
A federal lawsuit filed by a Native American man who accused a Mormon missionary of sexually abusing him in the 1960s has been resolved before going to trial.

Prof whose 'last lecture' became a sensation dies Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:01:07 -0600
PITTSBURGH -- Randy Pausch, the Carnegie Mellon University computer scientist whose "last lecture" about facing terminal cancer became an Internet sensation and a best-selling book, died Friday. He was 47.

Counties get communications money Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:56:00 -0600
Emergency communications capabilities across South Dakota will be upgraded with the help of state Homeland Security grants.

Some stimulus checks unclaimed Fri, 25 Jul 2008 11:46:05 -0600
The Internal Revenue Service said it will send a second set of information packets to more than 11,450 retirees and military veterans in South Dakotans who may be eligible for the federal economic stimulus payment but have not yet filed for it.

Should the votes of dead people be counted? Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:19:46 -0600
If you vote by mail, but die before Election Day, does your vote count? It depends on where you lived.

Flash flood in Campbell County kills one person Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:26:07 -0600
GILLETTE, Wyo. -- One person is dead from injuries they suffered in a vehicle accident caused by a flash flood carving a ravine in a road in Campbell County.

Official says DM&E hearing date to be set soon Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:54:13 -0600
PIERRE -- A date will likely be set soon for a state Transportation Commission hearing on the Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern Railroad's application to acquire land by condemnation for its planned $6 billion expansion project, a state official said Thursday.

Man charged for disciplining son with tree branch Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:13:55 -0600
ABERDEEN -- A 55-year-old Aberdeen man accused of striking his then 7-year-old son with a tree branch has pleaded not guilty.

Motorcyclist hits deer, dies from injuries Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:26:10 -0600
ABERDEEN -- A motorcyclist who struck a deer on a rural road in Brown County has died from his injuries.

Powerball drawing fails to produce a jackpot winner Thu, 24 Jul 2008 03:17:23 -0600
None of the tickets sold for the Powerball game Wednesday night matched all six numbers drawn, which were 11, 14, 35, 41, 52 and Powerball 2.

Girl ATV driver dies after getting hit by pickup truck Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:53:34 -0600
HAYTI -- One of three children injured when a pickup truck hit their all-terrain vehicle near Hayti has died.

Rock'n the Rally offers up 2-for-1 tickets for KISS, Fogerty and Chesney Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:53:34 -0600
Tickets for an upcoming series of concerts at Rock'n the Rally outside of Sturgis during the annual rally Aug. 4-10 will be sold on a 2-for-1 basis through the end of July, according to a news release from the campground's media agency.

Women reach top ranks in South Dakota National Guard Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:01:22 -0600
When Diann Deyo started with the National Guard, "a woman had to be in the administrative field," she said. Today, "we can do just about anything a man can."

Pedal Power at Terry Peak Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:01:22 -0600
TERRY PEAK -- Rounding the dusty corner, bike after bike flies down the final descent of the Killer Loop Short Track X-Country race track. Spectators cheer and occasionally pass off bottles of water to some very parched riders.

Career firefighter, known for teaching others, retires Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:01:22 -0600
CUSTER -- A wiry kid with a great smile and sense of humor wandered into the Custer Ranger District office July 12, 1970, to begin a storied career, first as a fire control aid and then, by 2008, senior firefighter and fire management officer for the Forest Service in Custer and the Custer Volunteer Fire Department.

South Dakota Guard unit honored in Iraq for excellence in maintenance Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:01:22 -0600
COB ADDER, Iraq -- Iraqi army leaders toured South Dakota National Guard's Bravo Battery last week to learn how to build and manage successful maintenance operations.

More South Dakota airmen deployed Sat, 26 Jul 2008 13:10:33 -0600
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- Another 200 South Dakota Air National Guard members are headed overseas to support military operations in Iraq.

Storm tears roof off Box Elder mobile home Sat, 26 Jul 2008 14:49:55 -0600
A Box Elder family is homeless after gale-force winds peeled the roof off their mobile home Thursday night.

Trail ride to begin Sat, 26 Jul 2008 11:37:32 -0600
FORT PIERRE, S.D. -- A Fort Pierre-to-Deadwood trail ride, recreating a trek taken by thousands who traveled the route more than a century ago, will begin Wednesday.

Legislative candidate Griffith starts campaign Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:01:22 -0600
Lawrence County State Senate candidate Nyla Griffith will host an ice cream social and campaign kick-off party at Evans Park in north Spearfish at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 27.

KILI-FM set to throw switch on wind turbine Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:01:22 -0600
KILI-FM this week will mark its 25th anniversary in serving the Pine Ridge Reservation by starting its own power source -- a giant $120,000 wind turbine.

PUC hopeful featured at Democratic forum Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:01:22 -0600
Public Utilities Commission candidate Matt McLarty will address the Pennington County Democratic First Friday Noon Forum on Aug. 1.

Biker hall of fame induction Aug. 6 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:01:22 -0600
The Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame still has seats available for the 2008 Hall of Fame Induction Breakfast. The event will honor eight people.

3 Sturgis school workers elected to state leadership Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:01:22 -0600
Three Meade School District employees recently were elected officers of the South Dakota Association of Educational Office Professionals, a professional group dedicated to training members and creating awareness about their contributions to education in the state.

'Camo Camp' to teach kids about military, Iraqi families Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:01:22 -0600
A new program from the South Dakota Extension Service, "Operation Military Kids Camo Camp," will offer youths the opportunity to learn about military families in South Dakota as well as Iraqi families.

Farmers Union camp focuses on citizenship Sat, 26 Jul 2008 20:01:22 -0600
Lessons and hands-on activities at the recent district Farmers Union youth camp showed students how to work together in making a difference in their communities and country.

Doctor says Herseth Sandlin's pregnancy unlikely to interrupt campaign Sat, 26 Jul 2008 10:41:59 -0600
At 37, Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin is a couple of years into what doctors call the "advanced maternal age" category.

Tribal officials praise congressional law-and-order efforts Sat, 26 Jul 2008 10:34:05 -0600
The president of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe said Friday that federal legislation to beef up law enforcement on Native American reservations could help cut crime rates, reduce suicides and return an essential sense of safety to people who now live in fear.

Custer celebrates Gold Discovery Days this weekend Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:57:20 -0600
Deadwood isn't the only Black Hills community commemorating the 1876 gold rush.

Biker in critical condition after accident near Pactola Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:44:50 -0600
A Minnesota motorcyclist was listed in critical condition at Rapid City Regional Hospital Friday night after a morning crash near Pactola Reservoir.

Are there more rabbits this year? Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:57:20 -0600
Wascally Wabbits. During a recent Rapid City Council meeting, Alderman Bob Hurlbut wondered aloud whether the city is experiencing an increase in cottontail rabbits.

Tip of the Stetson to the cowboys Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:57:20 -0600
Saturday, July 26, will be the 4th annual observance of the National Day of the American Cowboy.

Winter wheat harvest lags Sat, 26 Jul 2008 08:29:34 -0600
Lines of trucks loaded with wheat are a familiar site at grain elevators during harvest season. Those lines are rare this year, as the farmers and harvesters wait for hot, dry, windy days that are critical to curing the winter wheat crop.

Volunteers uncovers 58th Mammoth at the Mammoth Site Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:01:07 -0600
HOT SPRINGS -- Joanne Bugel is happy to be the Earthwatch volunteer who uncovered the 115th tusk at the Mammoth Site and moved the popular Hot Springs tourist site’s mammoth tally to 58.

Hansen sentenced to two years for embezzlement from police Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:56:00 -0600
Chris Hansen sobbed Thursday as he turned to apologize to a courtroom audience packed largely with police officers he stole money from.

Rain, grass could complicate prairie dog control Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:48:57 -0600
A state poisoning program aimed at killing prairie dogs that migrate from infested public land to adjoining private ranches could be delayed and hampered by continued rains and plentiful grass, a Game, Fish & Parks Department official said Wednesday.

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