News 2008-08-03 Andanh.com

Tribe to get $2.5 million to battle poverty Sun, 3 Aug 2008 11:16:42 -0600
The Northwest Area Foundation has awarded nearly $2.5 million to a Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe group in support of its plan to reduce poverty on the central South Dakota reservation.

Police arrest 14 on DUI charges Sun, 3 Aug 2008 10:28:55 -0600
Rapid City police arrested 14 people on suspicion of driving under the influence in a sobriety checkpoint Saturday night.

New West River pipeline process could take a year Sun, 3 Aug 2008 07:25:46 -0600
State Public Utilities Commission member Dusty Johnson says he wouldn't be surprised if it took a year for the PUC to decide on a permit for the Keystone XL pipeline.

Winning Powerball jackpot ticket sold in Pennsylvania Sun, 3 Aug 2008 07:25:46 -0600
One of the tickets sold in Pennsylvania for the Powerball game Saturday night matched all six numbers drawn, which were 2, 5, 28, 33, 54 and Powerball 30.

Bankruptcy filings up over 2007 Sat, 2 Aug 2008 13:54:14 -0600
Bankruptcy filings in South Dakota are up 6 percent from a year ago but on a pace for the year that officials say would be lower than the historical average.

Lawn mower explodes, kills Fort Pierre man Sat, 2 Aug 2008 07:23:26 -0600
FORT PIERRE -- Authorities say a Fort Pierre man died Friday night after a riding lawn mower exploded and burst into flames.

Senators propose compromise energy bill Fri, 1 Aug 2008 16:08:15 -0600
WASHINGTON -- A bipartisan group of senators hopes to break the congressional impasse on energy issues with new legislation that would attempt to move consumers from petroleum-based fuels while increasing domestic energy production.

Post 320 hammers Spearfish, moves into legion title game against Post 22 Fri, 1 Aug 2008 10:34:16 -0600
PIERRE — Rapid City Post 320 advanced to the South Dakota State Baseball Tournament and the title game of the 3A Regional with a win over Spearfish, 18-5, late Thursday night at Hyde Stadium in Pierre.

Senators slam Indian Health agency for lost items Fri, 1 Aug 2008 05:07:55 -0600
WASHINGTON -- The head of the Indian Health Service defended his agency on Thursday against accusations that it lost millions of dollars' worth of equipment and tried to cover it up.

Johnson campaign unsure about Dakotafest debate Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:15:22 -0600
MITCHELL -- U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer has committed to appear at Dakotafest, an annual farm show east of Mitchell, but a campaign official for Sen. Tim Johnson says "nothing's been determined yet" regarding Johnson's participation in a U.S. Senate debate.

Post 22 beats Post 320 for Region 3A title Fri, 1 Aug 2008 15:06:59 -0600
PIERRE -- Post 320's hopes of finally toppling rival Post 22 will have to wait.

Storms rip through northeast South Dakota, uproot trees Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:26:52 -0600
Many residents of northeastern South Dakota spent Thursday totaling the damage from severe weather that blew through the region early in the morning. The storm included a wind gust reported at 115 mph in Grant County.

Work on most of 20 S.D. bridges planned Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:10:12 -0600
None of the 20 busiest structurally deficient bridges in South Dakota is classified as unsafe, but repairs or replacement are scheduled on most, according to the state and city officials.

Powerball drawing fails to produce a jackpot winner Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:49:41 -0600
DES MOINES, Iowa -- None of the tickets sold for the Powerball game Wednesday night matched all six numbers drawn, which were 3, 25, 45, 51 and 55, with the Powerball 13.

Post 320 survives elimination, one game away from state tourney berth Fri, 1 Aug 2008 04:15:30 -0600
Jake Nordbye, Journal staff PIERRE — Post 320 first baseman Zach Cimburek had six RBI and a grand slam home run in the ninth inning, leading the Stars to an 11-3 victory over Pierre Post 8 at Hyde Field Thursday night.

Canyon Lake downs Iowa, 9-8 Sun, 3 Aug 2008 06:46:02 -0600
Canyon Lake downed pool favorite Iowa, 9-8, at the Midwest Regional Tournament in Indianapolis, Ind., on Saturday.

Post 22 bests Post 320, wins 3A Regional title Sat, 2 Aug 2008 07:11:18 -0600
PIERRE — Post 22 starting pitcher J.J. Johnson held a potent hitting Post 320 lineup in check, earning the win as Post 22 won the 3A Regional title, 7-2, over Post 320 Friday afternoon at Hyde Stadium.

Pactola beach reopens after four years Sat, 2 Aug 2008 20:55:04 -0600
Four years after they started boating at Pactola Reservoir, Derek and Brea Chaplin of Ellsworth Air Force Base were pleasantly surprised Saturday to discover a beach at the Black Hills lake.

Feds want Canadian AIM member's alibi in 1975 killing Sat, 2 Aug 2008 13:54:14 -0600
John Graham earlier said people would vouch for his whereabouts when a fellow Canadian and American Indian Movement member was killed in 1975, so he should have to disclose whether he has an alibi, according to a court document filed by prosecutors.

Cement plant lays off workers Sun, 3 Aug 2008 06:46:02 -0600
Rapid City's GCC Dacotah cement plant laid off eight employees this week as part of a work-force reduction that started several weeks ago in response to poor national economic conditions, particularly high fuel prices.

More charges filed against former school worker Sun, 3 Aug 2008 02:23:16 -0600
DEADWOOD -- A former Lead-Deadwood High School secretary who has been charged with stealing more than $18,000 from scholarship funds is now charged with 12 counts of grand theft by embezzlement.

No fires here; smoke is from the west Sun, 3 Aug 2008 02:23:16 -0600
The Northern Great Plains Interagency Dispatch Center in Rapid City has received several calls this morning concerning the smell of smoke in the Black Hills. Smoke from several large fires in northern California, Montana and Wyoming is drifting over the Black Hills, pushed by west and northwesterly winds. There are no reports of fires in South Dakota.

Storybook pig found in straw house Sat, 2 Aug 2008 07:23:26 -0600
The Storybook Island family is once again complete.

Fire claims Rapid Valley home Fri, 1 Aug 2008 21:50:35 -0600
An early afternoon fire has destroyed a Rapid Valley home.

Mickelson Trail near Rochford reopens Sat, 2 Aug 2008 07:11:18 -0600
LEAD -- The portion of the George S. Mickelson Trail that closed due to flooding on July 8 has reopened.

12th annual school supply drive under way Fri, 1 Aug 2008 21:50:36 -0600
The 12th annual School Supply Drive by Black Hills Federal Credit Union seeks to collect school supplies for more than 3,500 area students in need.

Event to raise fund for Deadwood museum Sat, 2 Aug 2008 20:55:04 -0600
Nickel-plated. Hand-tooled barrel. Ivory grips, with specially inscribed scrimshaw. One-of-a-kind.

KILI wind turbine dedicated Sat, 2 Aug 2008 20:55:04 -0600
About 200 people turned out for the dedication of KILI Radio's wind turbine near Porcupine during its 25th anniversary celebration Thursday, July 31, including the vice president of indigenous affairs for Venezuela.

Are you Tough Enough to Wear Pink at rally? Sat, 2 Aug 2008 20:55:04 -0600
Historically, biker apparel has mostly been black. This year, Rapid City Regional Hospital Foundation and Glencoe CampResort in Sturgis hope to pump life-saving pink into the wardrobe.

Special 2012 parking meeting scheduled Sat, 2 Aug 2008 20:55:04 -0600
The Rapid City Council will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4, as the 2012 committee to talk about whether to take $640,000 from the special sales tax fund to help pay for the cost of adding a third level to the downtown parking ramp.

Meade County bans open fires Sat, 2 Aug 2008 20:55:04 -0600
Open fires are banned in Meade County, including Sturgis and private campgrounds, through Friday, Aug. 18.

Thune, Dorgan hold hearing at Standing Rock Sat, 2 Aug 2008 20:55:04 -0600
Sen. John Thune, R.-S.D., and Senate Indian Affairs Committee chairman Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., will conduct a field hearing Monday, Aug. 4, on policing efforts on the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation.

Citizen comments sought on GF&P Sat, 2 Aug 2008 20:55:04 -0600
A state legislative committee reviewing Game, Fish & Parks Department rules and certain policies will hear testimony Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 11-12, in Pierre.

Awards bestowed for home landscaping Sat, 2 Aug 2008 20:55:04 -0600
Nine homeowners in Central City, Deadwood and Lead have 2008 Community Pride Awards for their landscaping work.

Whitewood citizens fight for finance officer Sat, 2 Aug 2008 20:55:04 -0600
Some citizens of Whitewood are rallying for their friend and finance officer, Brenda Lindstrom, who has turned in her resignation, effective Friday, Aug. 8.

Humane Society director left after harassment claim proved false Fri, 1 Aug 2008 21:50:36 -0600
Humane Society of the Black Hills director Steve Hawley resigned after an employee filed a sexual harassment claim that was proved false, board member Gary Johnson said Friday.

YFS elects board officers, members Fri, 1 Aug 2008 21:50:36 -0600
Terry Whiting officially assumed the duties of the president of the Youth & Family Services Board of Directors during the agency's 43rd Annual Meeting and Celebration in July.

House OKs over $33 million for military projects in state Fri, 1 Aug 2008 21:50:36 -0600
A new $29 million headquarters building for the South Dakota National Guard at Camp Rapid is

YMCA's annual event more than dancing Fri, 1 Aug 2008 21:50:35 -0600
With a freshly painted rainbow on her cheek and a cool pop in her hand, Amya Janis was unmistakably content Friday night as she watched the activities around her at the Rapid City YMCA's annual street dance.

KILI marks 25 years as 'lifeline of reservation Fri, 1 Aug 2008 11:43:56 -0600
KILI-FM broadcasts across the airwaves of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, but the radio station, which celebrates its 25th birthday this year, is a lifeline for the Lakota people who live there.

The Fives: A surprise resignation, some real old mail and politics on the baseball diamond Fri, 1 Aug 2008 07:22:20 -0600
As we gear up for rally week in Sturgis, there was plenty of big news away from the Scoop City to keep www.rapidcityjournal.com readers engaged.

Man ordered to pay $250,000 for injuring trooper Fri, 1 Aug 2008 04:15:30 -0600
A jury has ordered Shadrach Howie to pay South Dakota Highway Patrol trooper Kevin Kinney $250,000 for injuring Kinney's leg during a traffic stop in 2005.

No money (yet) for bridge over Omaha Fri, 1 Aug 2008 05:58:32 -0600
Supporters of an Omaha Street pedestrian/bike overpass made a strong showing but gained no firm funding commitment from state transportation officials at a Wednesday hearing.

Trial postponed for man charged with killing toddler Fri, 1 Aug 2008 10:34:16 -0600
RAPID CITY -- The trial for a 21-year-old Rapid City man who's charged in the death of a toddler last year has been postponed until Jan. 5.

Rapid City police conduct alcohol compliance checks Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:25:05 -0600
All 19 liquor establishments checked Wednesday passed a compliance check conducted by the Rapid City Police Department.

TIF policy committee reverses course, reinstates review group Fri, 1 Aug 2008 04:15:30 -0600
The committee reviewing Rapid City's tax increment financing policy will need at least one more meeting before sending its list of changes to the mayor and city council.

Addition proposed for Red Cloud high school Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:53:52 -0600
Construction could begin as soon as September on the $2.5 million Red Cloud Indian School High School addition, if school officials have their way.

Custer biker gunfight trial may be delayed, moved Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:36:08 -0600
Prosecution and defense lawyers handling the 2006 Custer State Park biker shooting will take up several pretrial motions Tuesday in Rapid City, including one that will likely move the trial to Sioux Falls.

Al-Qaida: Explosives expert wanted by US killed Sun, 3 Aug 2008 14:45:03 -0600
CAIRO, Egypt - Al-Qaida confirmed Sunday the death of a top commander accused of training the suicide bombers who killed 17 American sailors on the USS Cole eight years ago.

Tropical storm warning issued for La. coast Sun, 3 Aug 2008 14:45:03 -0600
MIAMI - Forecasters say a tropical storm warning has been issued for parts of the Louisiana coast as a tropical depression formed in the Gulf of Mexico.

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