Iowa Senator Joni Ernst Disagrees with USDA Secretary on Farm Economy

Iowa Senator Joni Ernst says she called out U-S Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack over the happy picture his department is portraying when it comes to the current state of the farm economy.

UN-L Joining Gut Health Research Project

The University of Nebraska will lead with its strength to research what happens to the gut that affects our health.

SD Task Force Working Through Details of New Natural Resource Districts

A South Dakota legislative task force, working to form new natural resource districts, should wrap up their part of the plan by late November.

SD Senator Mike Rounds Calls for Audit of Indian Health Service

Two bills dealing with reform of the Indian Health Service are moving through Congress, but South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds wants to make some changes.

UN-L Chancellor Calls for Smart Growth

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Chancellor Ronnie Green emphasized smart growth in his State of the University Address.

Another Staff Assault at the Nebraska State Penitentiary

A Nebraska Department of Correctional Services staff member was assaulted at the Nebraska State Penitentiary on Sunday.

New Poll Show Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley with Sizable Lead

A new poll finds Republican Senator Chuck Grassley has a 12-point lead over Democratic Challenger Patty Judge.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Exits Nebraska Insurance Exchange

A major announcement from the biggest health insurance carrier in Nebraska.

Good Bids Help Lewis & Clark Regional Water Project

The Lewis & Clark Regional Water Project has been able to make progress on several construction projects this summer.

Nebraska Gets E15

Today, Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts along with USDA Acting Deputy Secretary Michael Scuse and ethanol leaders are announcing the availability…