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Clean Up Underway After Train Derails, Catches Fire Near Scotland

Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad personnel and derailment contractors continue their cleanup and reconstruction effort at the site southeast of Scotland where seven tanker cars hauling ethanol left the tracks Saturday.

Peterson, Vikings Bounce Back

Adrian Peterson had 192 total yards and the Minnesota Vikings rebounded from a rough season opener for a 26-16 victory Sunday over the Detroit Lions.

Duffey, Twins Top Angels

Rookie Tyler Duffey allowed three hits in seven shutout innings, Eddie Rosario and Joe Mauer hit two-run homers, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Angels 8-1 Sunday.

Morales Powers Royals Win

Kendrys Morales homered three times and set a team record with 15 total bases, and the Kansas City Royals routed the Detroit Tigers 10-3 on Sunday, avoiding a sweep in the three-game series.

Coyotes Win Home Opener

South Dakota running back Trevor Bouma rushed for 117 yards and three scores and the Coyote defense took advantage of a backup quarterback in crushing Drake 52-0 Saturday inside the DakotaDome.

Using National Guard Could Save Money

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad says the National Guard should be a front line priority.

Iowa Moves to Online Voter Registration

Iowa will begin online voter registration.

Ethanol Rail Tank Cars Derail, Catch Fire Near Scotland SD

Derailed ethanol tank cars burned Saturday morning near Scotland SD.

Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer; Syria Strategy Failing

Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer says an admission by the Obama Administration shocked the Armed Services Committee. The US commander in…

Nebraska Death Penalty Petitions Challenged

Opponents of the death penalty in Nebraska are taking their case to court.