News 2008-08-07 Andanh.com

Police: No charges to be filed against church youth group Wed, 6 Aug 2008 22:06:56 -0600
A Rapid City Police Department spokeswoman said Wednesday that no criminal charges would be filed after an investigation of a youth church group at First Assembly of God.

Post 320 makes comeback to win, 5-4 Wed, 6 Aug 2008 21:48:20 -0600
Rapid City Post 320 rallied back from a 3-1 deficit to nip Parkston 5-4 in the first game of the evening session of the 2008 Class A State Tournament.

Fire burning atop hill near Hisega Wed, 6 Aug 2008 22:28:10 -0600
A ridge-top fire above Thunderhead Falls Road in the Hisega area had burned about 1-1/2 acres of Black Hills National Forest land before 10 p.m. Wednesday.

Rapid City man injured in fall on wagon train trail ride Wed, 6 Aug 2008 22:06:56 -0600
A Rapid City man was injured Tuesday while riding on the historic Fort Pierre-to-Deadwood Trail Ride.

Yard camping rentals strong in Sturgis Wed, 6 Aug 2008 22:06:56 -0600
STURGIS -- Even though Dee Fowlkes of Sturgis can see from his front door onto Junction Avenue that overall rally traffic is down, he said that the number of people camping in his yard is up 30 percent to 40 percent from last year.

Cabelaâs full impact lies ahead, locals say Wed, 6 Aug 2008 22:06:56 -0600
It's not just about Cabela's. When people speculate about how the new outfitting store could affect Rapid City, what many are really talking about is how far the economic development ball will roll after Cabela's kicks it into play today at 4 p.m.

GF&P considering fish hatchery, Adelstein land for center Wed, 6 Aug 2008 22:06:56 -0600
The Cleghorn Springs State Fish Hatchery is back in the running as the possible site of a new state Game, Fish & Parks Department regional office complex and outdoor learning center in Rapid City.

Nine missing, feared dead in fire copter crash Wed, 6 Aug 2008 15:22:13 -0600
Nine people are missing and feared dead in the crash of a helicopter that was carrying firefighters over a Northern California forest, officials said Wednesday.

Federal judge in South Dakota stepping down Wed, 6 Aug 2008 09:38:01 -0600
U.S. District Judge Charles Kornmann of Aberdeen has taken senior status, meaning he will continue hearing cases but pare down his workload.

Becky Hammon gets first win with Russia Wed, 6 Aug 2008 08:11:11 -0600
HAINING, China -- Rapid City native Becky Hammon finally has a win with Russia.

New brand inspection program marks first month Tue, 5 Aug 2008 16:02:00 -0600
The South Dakota Brand Board reports that management of the livestock brand inspection program went well in the first month since it changed hands.

Herseth Sandlin expecting a boy Tue, 5 Aug 2008 14:17:58 -0600
South Dakota Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin is having a baby boy.

Fleeing grizzly roughs up Yellowstone firefighter Tue, 5 Aug 2008 11:01:47 -0600
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. -- A grizzly bear fleeing a forest fire in Yellowstone National Park pounced on a firefighter, but a spokeswoman said the man wasn't seriously hurt.

Former USD student locked up for rape Tue, 5 Aug 2008 10:40:45 -0600
VERMILLION -- A 19-year-old man who raped a student in a dorm room at the University of South Dakota has received a 10-year suspended prison sentence but will spend some time behind bars.

Murder trial rescheduled for former police chief Tue, 5 Aug 2008 10:40:45 -0600
The trial for a former police chief who is charged with murdering his wife at Highmore has been postponed for a second time.

Becky Hammon's Olympic journey set to begin Tue, 5 Aug 2008 10:40:45 -0600
HAINING, China -- Becky Hammon imagined this moment for a long, long time: Playing in the Olympics, hitting the winning shot, climbing the medals podium.

Powerball drawing fails to produce a jackpot winner Tue, 5 Aug 2008 10:40:45 -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.

Rounds suggest some teachers get salary bonuses Tue, 5 Aug 2008 10:40:45 -0600
PIERRE -- Gov. Mike Rounds says it may be necessary for South Dakota school districts to give extra money to teachers in hard-to-fill positions such as math or science.

Ohio inmate says he's too fat for execution Tue, 5 Aug 2008 10:40:45 -0600
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A death row inmate scheduled for execution says he's too fat to be put to death, claiming executioners would have trouble finding his veins and that his weight could diminish the effectiveness of one of the lethal injection drugs.

Woman in court on charge of murdering infant Tue, 5 Aug 2008 11:01:47 -0600
CLEAR LAKE -- A Clear Lake woman charged with killing her infant daughter has made an initial court appearance.

Man admits selling 2,200 pounds of marijuana Wed, 6 Aug 2008 22:20:57 -0600
A Rapid City man who sold at least 2,200 pounds of marijuana to Rapid City residents will spend at least 10 years in federal prison for his crime, and the Denver woman who sold him the drugs will spend at least five years in prison.

Rapid City used cash, land to bring Cabela's here Wed, 6 Aug 2008 22:28:10 -0600
Like other communities, Rapid City used an incentive package of cash and free land to lure Cabela's to Rapid City.

County asks to be nonvoting member of TIF review group Wed, 6 Aug 2008 22:28:10 -0600
The Pennington County Commission voted Tuesday to send a letter to the city of Rapid City asking that any county representatives appointed to the city's tax increment financing committee be nonvoting liaison members only.

Rollerz get it on in Sturgis Wed, 6 Aug 2008 22:20:57 -0600
The Rushmore Rollerz roller derby women's team will stage Bout No. 3, "Massacre a trios," Friday, Aug. 8, in downtown Sturgis.

Officials issue fire reminder Wed, 6 Aug 2008 22:20:57 -0600
Even with Tuesday's rainfall from thunderstorms, area wildfire officials are reminding visitors and

Library technology upgrade starts Aug. 11 Wed, 6 Aug 2008 22:20:57 -0600
An upgrade of user computer systems at Rapid City Public Library operations on Quincy and Van

Chadron to gain $10,000 for wellness initiative Wed, 6 Aug 2008 22:20:57 -0600
The Lifespan Wellness Walking Routes program in Chadron will receive $10,000 from Blue Cross

Pine beetle research focus of Moon Walk Wed, 6 Aug 2008 22:20:57 -0600
A Forest Service-sponsored walk at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, offers the public a chance to learn

Area libraries to benefit from national program Wed, 6 Aug 2008 22:20:57 -0600
Libraries in Pine Ridge and Hot Springs are among eight facilities in the state selected to receive

Lead man killed in ATV accident Wed, 6 Aug 2008 22:06:56 -0600
A 31-year-old Lead man was killed Wednesday morning when the ATV he was driving collided with a guardrail.

New Cabela's store features region's popular fish, game Wed, 6 Aug 2008 10:30:28 -0600
The ring-necked pheasant won't exactly rule in the new Cabela's store in Rapid City.

Alleged drunken driver knocks on the wrong door Wed, 6 Aug 2008 11:56:50 -0600
A Rapid City woman who allegedly was driving while intoxicated Tuesday in the Sturgis area picked the wrong house to stop at for directions.

Bus ride to rally gives glimpse of John McCain Wed, 6 Aug 2008 06:58:51 -0600
Sitting in the back of the Straight Talk Express somewhere between Rapid City and Sturgis, Sen. John McCain took a deep breath and talked straight about earmarks.

Humane Society names new director Wed, 6 Aug 2008 05:15:31 -0600
The Humane Society of the Black Hills has hired a new director, board president Katy Stulc said.

McCain offers hugs, words of comfort to servicemanâs mom Tue, 5 Aug 2008 21:34:03 -0600
It's a campaign story of poignant repetition for John McCain.

Regents to hear update on late campus alert system Tue, 5 Aug 2008 21:34:04 -0600
The South Dakota Board of Regents will meet at Black Hills State University on Thursday and Friday, Aug. 7 and 8.

Council OKs 2012 funds for parking ramp addition Tue, 5 Aug 2008 09:32:32 -0600
After reviewing a financial spreadsheet and talking to representatives of a couple of projects budgeted this year, the Rapid City Council decided Monday to use approximately $700,000 in 2012 funds to cover the cost of the downtown parking ramp expansion.

Police still seek answers in case of unconscious man Tue, 5 Aug 2008 21:34:03 -0600
SPEARFISH -- A man found on a city street Sunday remains unconscious, leaving Spearfish authorities trying to figure out what happened to him.

School of Mines grant aims to draw women into science, engineering Tue, 5 Aug 2008 16:02:00 -0600
The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology in Rapid City today was awarded a $194,407 grant designed to draw more women into science and engineering teaching positions, according to a news release from Sen. John Thune, R-S.D.

Pilot still in serious condition after plane crash Tue, 5 Aug 2008 21:34:03 -0600
Authorities have released the names of the two men who were on board the plane that crashed Sunday near Wall.

Journal a finalist in Online News Association contest Tue, 5 Aug 2008 06:52:39 -0600
The Rapid City Journal's Web site is among four finalists for best small news sites worldwide in the ninth annual Online News Association awards.

Senator says more needed to cut reservation crime Tue, 5 Aug 2008 06:17:43 -0600
FORT YATES, N.D. -- Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., says a temporary increase in the number of police officers on the Standing Rock reservation has helped curb violent crime, but a long-term solution still is needed.

Red Shirt family has temporary home Mon, 4 Aug 2008 20:32:33 -0600
The large Fast Wolf family of Red Shirt Table, made homeless by a fire last week, has a temporary home.

Fair features rock-paper-scissors championship Tue, 5 Aug 2008 21:34:03 -0600
South Dakota's state rock-paper-scissors championship will be decided at Central States Fair in Rapid City. The top three players from daily competitions Aug. 18-22 advance to the Aug. 23 finals.

Downed plane registered to New York resident. Mon, 4 Aug 2008 21:05:50 -0600
The plane that crashed north of Wall Sunday evening is registered to a resident of New York.

NSF grant to help Mines increase women as faculty Tue, 5 Aug 2008 21:34:04 -0600
A $194,407 national grant awarded to the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology in Rapid City is designed to draw more women into science and engineering teaching positions, according to Sen. John Thune, R-S.D.

Spearfish Wal-Mart adds to employees' volunteer work Tue, 5 Aug 2008 21:34:04 -0600
The Spearfish Wal-Mart has matched its employees' volunteer efforts at the first Paint the Town event in Spearfish.

WDTI programs garner state excellence awards Tue, 5 Aug 2008 21:34:04 -0600
The state Department of Education has honored two programs at Western Dakota Technical Institute in Rapid City.

Meade school board to act on busing, staffing Tue, 5 Aug 2008 21:34:04 -0600
New school year items face the Meade 46-1 School Board at its monthly public meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, in the Room 111 lecture hall at Sturgis Brown High School.

Wind energy program to eight S.D. schools Mon, 4 Aug 2008 17:01:23 -0600
Eight schools in South Dakota, including Douglas and Faith school districts in western South Dakota, have been picked for a wind energy program that teaches students the fundamentals of the renewable source.

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