Climate Change in the Northern Plains, Warmer Nights, More Rain, More Drought

A new report from the Climate Prediction Center shows the effects of ongoing climate change to states in the northern plains.

Nebraska School District Says Good Bye to Over 100 Years of Experience

The Hartington-Newcastle (NE) school board put out an early retirement option to its teachers late last year. The board wanted to make some budget adjustments, and begin recruiting new teachers.

SD Representative Calls for Tax Study

Representative Ray Ring of Vermillion has said the state’s tax collection structure is among the most regressive in the country.

SD Lawmakers Waiting on Final Revenue Numbers

South Dakota legislative committees are working though agency budgets, with one of the largest, Health and Human Services up next week.

Nebraska Legislators Disagree Over Budget Cuts

Budget debate in the Nebraska Unicameral has stalled as charges are made that Governor Pete Ricketts violated the constitution in cutting the budget without legislative approval.

SDSU Women Dominate NDSU

Defense and balanced scoring led the South Dakota State University women’s basketball team Thursday night to a 70-44 win over North Dakota State in front of 1,869 fans at Frost Arena in The Summit League action.

Iowa Lawmakers Debate Traffic Cameras…..Again

There’s a race in the Iowa Senate to determine the future of traffic enforcement cameras — and it’s NOT clear which side will win.

Bison Earn Poll Favoritism

North Dakota State was selected as The Summit League preseason softball favorites in a poll of the league’s seven head coaches.

Qualifications of Iowa’s Next Governor Questioned

The only independent in the state legislature is asking Iowa’s attorney general to issue a written opinion on the proper transfer of power when Republican Governor Terry Branstad resigns to become ambassador to China.

Senate Committee Approves EPA Nominee, After a Boycott

Following a boycott Wednesday, the nomination of Scott Pruitt to head up the Environmental Protection Agency passed a Senate Environment…