Deadline Approaching, No Budget Deal in Congress

The federal government runs out of money at the end of the week, and so far, Congress has not been able to find a deal on a continuing resolution.

SD Counties Not Going to the 2017 Legislature for More Money

At the end of their convention last month, county officials decided not to ask the 2017 South Dakota legislature for any more taxing authority.

Vikings Adjust Roster

The Minnesota Vikings have promoted rookie guard Willie Beavers from the practice squad for depth on an offensive line that’s been dogged by injuries this season.

Royals Edge Twins

Billy Burns’ sacrifice fly scored Raul Mondesi in the 11th inning as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Minnesota Twins 4-3 Tuesday night, staving off postseason elimination.

SDSU Runners Honored

Senior Joel Reichow and sophomore Emily Donnay were named the men’s and women’s Summit League Cross Country Athletes of the Week the league office announced Tuesday.

Changes for Nebraska Health Insurance Exchange

About 20,000 Nebraskans insured with Blue Cross Blue Shield Nebraska through the federal marketplace will have to go shopping for new plans.

Bad Weather Timing Hurts Nebraska Corn Crop

While the U-S-D-A is projecting a record corn harvest, an expert with the University of Nebraska Lincoln Extension says that forecast likely will not apply in Nebraska.

Iowa Encourages Disabled Voters

Iowa’s commissioner of elections is touting efforts to help those with disabilities vote. Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate spoke at a news conference in Des Moines.

Cedar River Crests in Cedar Rapids

Thousands of hours of effort to fill sandbags and temporary barriers to shore up the flood levee in Cedar Rapids appeared to have resulted in a good outcome for the state’s second largest city.

Lewis & Clark Regional Water System Waits for Next Year Funding

The lame duck session of Congress after the November election will mostly do housekeeping in anticipation of the new administration in January.