Rapid City native on long road to recovery from IED explosion
As he lay bleeding on a dusty road in Afghanistan, Wayne Swier never lost consciousness. (Rapid City Journal, 12/05/2010)
Broadband plan concerns state officials, rural telecom providers
When rancher Keith Anderson wants to exchange e-mails with his children or read articles about agriculture, he does what most people today do: He walks over to his computer and logs onto the Internet. (Rapid City Journal, 12/06/2010)
Congressional candidates spent millions on race
How much does it cost to run for Congress in South Dakota? Try $2.1 million. That’s how much both Kristi Noem and Stephanie Herseth Sandlin collected in their tight race, which Noem won by 7,000 votes in November. (Rapid City Journal, 12/02/2010)
Noem, Herseth Sandlin race brought House race into angrier, less civil area
South Dakota’s recent U.S. House races were notable for their relative civility - a sharp contrast to the state’s knock-down Senate contests. That can’t be said after this year’s battle between Republican Kristi Noem, who will be the state’s next representative in the House, and Democratic Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin, the incumbent going into the race. (Rapid City Journal, 11/05/2010)
Split over stimulus defines candidates
On Nov. 4, 2008, Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin was in an enviable position.
Vivian hailstone may set record
Friday’s nasty hailstorm wreaked havoc on the town of Vivian, and Leslie Scott didn’t escape — his roof, windows and car all took significant damage.
Film students rely on Pierre hospitality during voyage
Shortly after 10 p.m. Monday, Pierre resident Guy Ferris was fishing with his son when he received an unusual phone call.
'Justice For Dually'
Coverage over a full year in the Pierre Capital Journal of a criminal case involving a rodeo horse recovered with severe injuries after being taken from his pen:
Voting for water
A series of articles in the Pierre Capital Journal covering debate in the town of Fort Pierre over whether to shift from cheap, mineral-heavy well water to more expensive water from a treatment plant:
Reuniting brothers
Arthur Jewett and his brother Albert were born together, identical twins distinguished by the color of the blanket each was wrapped in. Now, after 59 years of separation, Arthur Jewett’s remains are returning to his family’s home on the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation, where he will once again lie beside his brother. (Pierre Capital Journal, 09/10/2009)
On the trail
As he drove his wagon slowly through the rolling Stanley County plains, Frank Gomez took in the vacant landscape, spotty cell phone reception and buzzing insects and felt right at home. “I don’t ever move any faster than this if I can help it,” said Gomez, of Fort Pierre. “This is my favorite speed.” (Pierre Capital Journal, 08/12/2009)
Thune takes on EPA
As Sen. John Thune takes positions he believes will protect and aid South Dakota’s agricultural economy, he finds himself repeatedly criticizing a recurring adversary – The Environmental Protection Agency. (Pierre Capital Journal, 05/07/2009)
Autism education faces cuts
A 2009 news series in the Pierre Capital Journal covering proposed cuts to the state’s autism education program and the impact on children with autism and their families. These articles won “Best News Series” for 2009 from the South Dakota Newspaper Association:
Abortion on the ballot
A 2008 news series in the Pierre Capital Journal covering the debate over Initiated Measure 11, which would have banned abortion in South Dakota with a few exceptions. These articles won “Best News Series” for 2008 from the South Dakota Newspaper Association:
Healing wheels (PDF)
Three weeks ago, Donald Jacobsma realized that the Holy Spirit had a mission for him. He needed to ride his bicycle from here to Cincinnati in order to attend the Promise Keepers convention on Aug. 17. There was only one problem – Jacobsma was not a bicyclist. (Daily Southtown, August 2007)
'Not gonna happen' (PDF)
Before the sign went up, the neighborhood around Grove Street and Winchester Avenue in Blue Island was nothing spectacular. (Daily Southtown, 7/10/2007)
Old World Links (PDF)
When Frank Bobak immigrated to the United States from his native Poland in 1962, he and his wife, Angeline, first settled near the Chicago stockyards where he worked in various meatpacking plants. (Daily Southtown, 6/26/2007)
Seed of learning planted organically (PDF)
Julie Sullivan loves to eat – especially organic food. Growing up in Olympia, though, she never thought much about where that food came from. (Seattle Times, 7/15/2006)
Week along Elwha River opens tribe's youth to science, heritage
In the lore of the Lower Elwha Klallam people, the Creator made a woman named Mim-wh-ten who was tasked with establishing balance in the world. (Seattle Times, 7/3/2006)
District may sacrifice librarians to save budget (PDF)
As Puget Sound school districts prepare their budgets – and propose cuts – for next year, one district may trim a cherished position: the school librarian. (Seattle Times, 6/23/2006)
Muslim students get help juggling school and faith
On Friday afternoons, Nathan Hale High School senior Abdisiyad Adan asks his fifth-period teacher what he’ll miss in class, writes down the homework for the weekend and leaves school. (Seattle Times, 6/15/2006)