SD Senator John Thune; IHS Needs to be Accountable

The Indian Affairs Committee of the US Senate held a hearing yesterday dealing with the Indian Health Service and the problems they are having delivering services.

Jacks Sign 29

South Dakota State University head football coach John Stiegelmeier announced Wednesday that 29 high school standouts officially committed to the Jackrabbits on National Signing Day, indicating they will further their educations at SDSU in the fall.

Coyote Coach Inks First Class

.South Dakota head football coach Bob Nielson has announced the signing of 24 student-athletes to a National Letter of Intent.

Iowa Democratic Caucus Results Are “Final”

Iowa Democratic Party chair Andy McGuire says the results of her party’s caucuses “are final” and there will be no “recount” despite the photo-finish.

Bill Passes Cutting Federal Grant Loopholes

President Obama has signed into law a bill co-sponsored by Senator Deb Fischer that would close old grant accounts and…

Deer Disease Spreading in Nebraska

Nebraska Game and Parks officials report chronic wasting disease is spreading through the deer population.

Another Big Month for Conceal Carry Permits in SD

South Dakota Secretary of State Shantel Krebs says the increase in conceal carry weapon permits has continued into 2016.

NE Unicameral to Hear Property Tax Relief Bills

The first of two measures to address property tax relief will be heard Thursday in the Nebraska Unicameral. Governor Pete…

Cattlemen Generally Support Check-off Program

The majority of cattle producers say they support the National Beef Check-off program. Colorado cow calf producer and Cattlemen’s Beef…

House Ag Committee Says Ag Did Its Part of Deficit Reduction

The House Ag Committee told House Budget Committee Members not to cut agriculture further, saying agriculture has done its job…