News 2008-08-08 Andanh.com

Post 320 makes statement at State Class A Thu, 7 Aug 2008 18:54:00 -0600
WATERTOWN -- The Rapid City Post 320 Stars established themselves as a serious challenger for a State Class A crown by pounding Watertown 15-4 in a seven inning, ten-run rule win Thursday evening on Day Two of the State A Legion tournament.

Shoppers, gawkers, singer, fiddlers flock to Cabela's grand opening Thu, 7 Aug 2008 22:19:24 -0600
Rhett Akins was happy to greet his fans Thursday afternoon during the grand opening of Rapid City's new Cabela's store.

Economic development president announces retirement Thu, 7 Aug 2008 22:19:19 -0600
Bob DeMersseman, president of Rapid City Economic Development Partnership, will retire at the end of the year after more than two decades with the organization, including the past 19 as president.

Rally numbers down, citations up Thu, 7 Aug 2008 21:33:27 -0600
Fewer people are on the streets for the Sturgis motorcycle rally, but the number of arrests and citations are up, according to law enforcement.

Man who fell on historic trail ride dies Thu, 7 Aug 2008 22:19:19 -0600
The Rapid City man injured while riding on the historic Fort Pierre-to-Deadwood Trail Ride has died.

Spearfish cops: Man found unconscious fell off skateboard Thu, 7 Aug 2008 22:19:19 -0600
SPEARFISH -- After intent scrutiny and "looking at every angle," Spearfish Police Chief Pat Rotert said 26-year-old David Tuttle of Spearfish likely fell off a skateboard early Sunday morning before being found unconscious on the edge of the road near State and Dakota streets.

Judge says Native Americans owed $455M in trust case Thu, 7 Aug 2008 15:26:08 -0600
A federal judge ruled Thursday that Native American plaintiffs are entitled to $455 million in a long-running trust case, a fraction of the $47 billion they wanted.

Crews hold hilltop fire above Hisega Thu, 7 Aug 2008 17:37:00 -0600
Fire crews have contained an apparent lightning fire in the Thunderhead Falls Road area to less than 2 acres, a Black Hills National Forest Service spokesman said Thursday.

Thune believes feds will approve rail merger Thu, 7 Aug 2008 12:23:09 -0600
Sen. John Thune says he thinks the federal Surface Transportation Board will approve the Canadian Pacific Railway's proposed merger with the Sioux Falls-based Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad.

Favre saga over as QB gets trade to Jets Thu, 7 Aug 2008 08:30:40 -0600
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Brett Favre's journey from retirement and back has finally ended -- in New York.

Powerball drawing produces no jackpot winners Thu, 7 Aug 2008 03:50:06 -0600
None of the tickets sold for the Powerball game Wednesday night matched all six numbers drawn, which were 5, 24, 36, 37 and 5, with the Powerball 19.

State Park visitation rebounds in July Thu, 7 Aug 2008 22:19:19 -0600
After struggling through a cool, wet spring, visitation bounced back in July at state parks as numbers were reported up by 3.5 percent over July 2007.

Police: No charges to be filed against church youth group Thu, 7 Aug 2008 11:25:00 -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.

Stampeding bison herd featured in Cabela's diorama Thu, 7 Aug 2008 10:40:59 -0600
Against a backdrop of blue sky, mountains, tawny prairie and badlands, a small herd of stampeding bison, majestic elk and a vintage chuck wagon stand nestled in the rafters inside the entrance to the new Cabela's store.

Fire burning atop hill near Hisega Thu, 7 Aug 2008 07:09:45 -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.

High Court rules against man convicted of murdering Rapid Citian Thu, 7 Aug 2008 14:43:25 -0600
PIERRE -- The South Dakota Supreme Court has upheld the murder conviction of Joseph Roubideaux in the 2006 slaying of Boyd White Bull at Rapid City.

Sidewalk work to trim west lanes on East North Thu, 7 Aug 2008 22:19:24 -0600
Starting Friday, Aug. 8, East North Street in Rapid City will have one west-bound lane between La Crosse and Waterloo streets.

Cabelaâs full impact lies ahead, locals say Thu, 7 Aug 2008 03:50:06 -0600
It's not just about Cabela's.

Rapid City man injured in fall on wagon train trail ride Thu, 7 Aug 2008 06:04:50 -0600
A Rapid City man was injured Tuesday while riding on the historic Fort Pierre-to-Deadwood Trail Ride.

GF&P considering fish hatchery, Adelstein land for center Thu, 7 Aug 2008 03:50:05 -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.

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 Thu, 7 Aug 2008 07:40:53 -0600
Libraries in Pine Ridge and Hot Springs are among eight facilities in the state selected to receive books and assistance from the national Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Guantanamo gives bin Laden driver just 5 1/2 years Thu, 7 Aug 2008 22:44:59 -0600
GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba - A U.S. military jury sentenced Osama bin Laden's driver Thursday to just 5 1/2 years in prison, a surprise rebuke to Pentagon prosecutors who portrayed him as a member of the al-Qaida leader's inner circle worthy of a life sentence.

Officials say Bill Clinton to address Democrats Thu, 7 Aug 2008 21:45:01 -0600
CHICAGO - Former President Clinton will have a role at the Democratic convention in Denver later this month.

Iraqis: Deal close on plan for US troops to leave Thu, 7 Aug 2008 19:45:06 -0600
BAGHDAD - Iraq and the U.S. are near an agreement on all American combat troops leaving Iraq by October 2010, with the last soldiers out three years after that, two Iraqi officials told The Associated Press on Thursday. U.S. officials, however, insisted no dates had been agreed.

Bush challenges China to lessen repression Thu, 7 Aug 2008 21:45:02 -0600
BEIJING - Speaking on China's turf the very day it hosted the opening of the Olympic Games, President Bush on Friday prodded the communist country to lessen repression and "let people say what they think."

Detroit mayor thrown in jail after bond violation Thu, 7 Aug 2008 20:45:02 -0600
DETROIT - Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick was jailed Thursday for a bond violation in his perjury case, his pleas for leniency rejected by a judge who made it clear the mayor would get no special treatment.

Flight attendant: Osteen's wife threw tantrum Thu, 7 Aug 2008 19:45:08 -0600
HOUSTON - The wife of evangelical pastor Joel Osteen shoved a flight attendant during an in-flight tantrum over a stained seat, a fellow crew member testified Thursday at a civil trial over the incident.

Scientists produce stem cells for 10 diseases Thu, 7 Aug 2008 19:45:10 -0600
NEW YORK - Harvard scientists say they have created stems cells for 10 genetic disorders, which will allow researchers to watch the diseases develop in a lab dish.

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