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SD Justice Reform Taking Time

The South Dakota legislature passed major justice reforms last year, and added some juvenile justice changes this year.

SD GOP Delegates Set for the National Convention

The South Dakota Republican Party has set their delegate slate for the national convention this summer.

Twins Lose To Rays

Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash worked overtime after a long trip home from Cuba, guiding the Rays past the Minnesota Twins 5-2 Wednesday.

Coyote Standout Tops Summit

South Dakota senior pole vaulter Emily Grove was voted the 2016 Summit League Women’s Indoor Field Athlete of the Year by the league’s head coaches as announced by the league office Wednesday.

SD Sees Snowy, Wet Winter

The winter of 2015-16 was a little wetter than average across South Dakota.

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts Pushing Property Tax Relief Bills

With fewer than 14 days left in this legislative session, Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts says some progress is being made on property tax reform.

Iowa Lawmakers Agree on School Funding

A deal has been struck at the Iowa statehouse to boost general state aid for public schools by two-and-a-quarter percent.

Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer; A Dangerous World

Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer says the deadly attacks in Brussels demonstrate that terrorism continues to thrive, making the world a dangerous place.

Iowa Gets Ready for Another Possible Round of Avian Flu

With spring’s arrival, Iowa poultry producers are on alert for a possible return of avian influenza which decimated the state’s flocks last year.

SD Legislators Telling Schools; Be Patient on New Funding Formula

A number of small school districts in the state are concerned that the funding tabbed for teacher pay raises may not be what was promised during the legislative session.

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SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS NAMES NEW PRESIDENT FOR NSU

ABERDEEN, S.D. – The South Dakota Board of Regents has appointed of Alan D. LaFave, D.M.A., as the next President of…

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SIOUX CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT PLACED ON PAID ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE

SIOUX CITY (KTIV) – After hours in a closed session, the Sioux City Community School District announced that Superintendent Dr.…

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MEDICAL MARIJUANA RIFT WIDENS AS OVERSIGHT PANEL CONFUSES AND UPSETS INDUSTRY WITH SLATE OF MOTIONS

PIERRE, S.D. (Joshua Haiar-South Dakota Searchlight) – The rift between an oversight committee and the state’s medical marijuana industry widened Tuesday…

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NEBRASKA GOVERNOR SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER BANNING MEDICAID PAYMENTS TO PLANNED PARENTHOOD

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen signed an executive order Thursday cutting off Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood,…

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NINE INDICTED IN DAVISON COUNTY FOR COCAINE DISTRIBUTION

MITCHELL, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says nine people have been indicted in connection with a cocaine…