Iowa Kids Reading This Summer

Kids across Iowa are hearing a message about the importance of reading books and switching off the television from an unlikely source — the star of a T-V show.

Yankton County Commission Begins 2017 Budget Work

Yankton County Commissioners spent all day Tuesday in budget discussions for 2017.

SD Summer Study to Look at Medicaid Payments

A legislative summer study committee that will look at how Medicaid providers are paid will hold its first meeting Monday in Pierre.

New SD HSC Administrator Working on Staff Shortages

A chronic shortage of workers at the Human Services Center in Yankton is being addressed. Reports have indicated that some of the problems with patients and staff are related to understaffing.

Congressman Adrian Smith Says Gun Control Debate is Off Base

A Nebraska Congressman says the protests by Democrats in the House missed the point.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Makes Changes in Minnesota

Blue Cross Blue Shield announced it will no longer be selling health plans to individuals and families in Minnesota

Iowa GOP Chairman Says Voters Have Spoken on Trump

Iowa G-O-P chairman Jeff Kaufmann says the voters “have spoken”

CDC Panel Says Don’t Use Nasal Spray Mist During Flu season

A CDC advisory panel says nasal spray mist should not be used in the upcoming flu season

Trump Policy Adviser Says Support Him or Shut up

A policy adviser on Donald Trump’s campaign says Republicans have two options: support Trump as the G-O-P’s presidential nominee or just “shut up.”

Law Enforcement in Region on The Lookout for Drinking and Boating

Law enforcement in the region will be on the lookout for people drinking and boating this weekend.