Late Week Winter Storm Takes Aim at the Northern Plains

The mild weather across much of the region will be replaced with a rapid return to more winter like conditions.

SD Congresswoman Kristi Noem Supports Mexican Border Wall, “In Places”

President Trump made building a wall on the US – Mexican border a center piece of his campaign for President, and has restated that since he was inaugurated.

No Rules Agreement Yet for Nebraska Lawmakers

Nebraska lawmakers have been unable to agree on rules for the current legislative session, and have been operating with a temporary agreement since the session began early last month.

SD Legislators Can Take More Time on the Budget

Budget projections approved by South Dakota legislators last week show a decrease of about twenty-eight million dollars in sales tax revenue from the earlier projection.

Federal Cuts Could Hit SD Budget

As South Dakota legislators deal with lower than expected sales tax revenue, a wild card looming is possible cuts in federal funding.

Andes Central School Adding Major Addition

The Andes Central school district in Lake Andes is the latest small, rural district in South Dakota to move ahead with a major building project.

Nebraska Tax Collections Trail Projections

Net tax receipts coming into the state of Nebraska are still down, but not as far down as previously.

Iowa Public Unions Hit by Law Change

Dozens of Iowa school boards have rushed to approve contracts with teachers, to avoid the new state law on collective bargaining that took effect Friday.

Briar Cliff Gets Top Seed

Briar Cliff will be the number one seed when the 2017 Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) Men’s Postseason Basketball Tournament, presented by Cypress Risk Management, begins on Wednesday, February 25.

Concordia Tops GPAC Field

Concordia will be the number one seed when the 2017 Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) Women’s Postseason Basketball Tournament, presented by Cypress Risk Management, begins on Wednesday, February 22.