Monday,  August 6, 2012 • Vol. 13--No. 023 • 16 of 25 •  Other Editions

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Fire near Rapid City threatens dozens of homes

• RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) -- A wildfire burned nearly 500 acres just north of Rapid City and threatened dozens of homes before being contained.
• Firefighters say an area resident working on a retaining wall accidentally started the West Nike Fire on Sunday morning. It caused the temporary closure of one area road before the 75 firefighters at the scene contained the blaze late in the afternoon.
• On Sunday evening, firefighters contained the Bear Gulch Fire in Custer State Park. It scorched 25 ½ aces. A road grader sparked the fire on Friday. More than 100 people fought the blaze.
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SD man indicted for involuntary manslaughter

• PIERRE, S.D. (AP) -- A federal grand jury has indicted a McLaughlin man on a charge of involuntary manslaughter for allegedly causing a fatal crash when he was driving while intoxicated.
• Brendan Johnson, U.S. Attorney for South Dakota, says 32-year-old Jody Red Bird has pleaded not guilty to the charge. If Red Bird is convicted, he could face a penalty of up to eight years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
• Johnson says Red Bird is accused of driving while heavily intoxicated and causing an accident that killed a passenger in his vehicle.
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International juggling contest comes to S. Dakota
Associated Press

• SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) -- Objects will be flying through the air as some of the best jugglers in the world descend on Sioux Falls this week for the World Juggling Federation International Championships.
• But don't expect knives, torches or a clown riding a unicycle. This is intense, high-caliber juggling for sport. Some even call it the Olympics of juggling.
• The competition kicks off Tuesday at the Sioux Falls Arena with preliminary competitions. More than 40 events are scheduled throughout the five-day competition.
• The finals are scheduled for Sunday, which ESPN3 will televise live.
• Free juggling workshops for beginners also will be offered throughout the week.
• World Juggling Federation founder Jason Garfield is giving a 45-minute perform

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