New Budget By House Republicans Boosts Defense Spending

The new budget proposal backed by House republicans passed with a big boost in defense spending for the next year.

Update on the Nebraska Unicameral

The Nebraska legislature is taking a three day weekend, and will take a longer break at the end of next week for Easter.

Railroad Project Delayed by a Few Weeks

A planned railroad improvement project from Chamberlain west to Presho will have to wait a few weeks longer.

SDSU, USD Lead Summit

South Dakota State holds the lead after the winter season in The Summit League Commissioner’s Cup standings.

Jacks Begin Football Practice

The South Dakota State University football team will kick off the spring season Friday morning with its first of 15 practices.

Twins Fall In Ten Innings

David Ortiz was 0 for 3 in his return to Boston’s lineup after a nine-day absence, and the Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 5-4 Thursday.

Babs Coming To Minnesota

The Minnesota Vikings have signed Polish tackle Babatunde “Babs” Aiyegbusi.

Vikings Pledge More Money

The Wilf family is pledging another $19.5 million toward the Minnesota Vikings’ stadium project to cover more of the costs in several aspects of building and surrounding areas.

School Start Date Bill Tabled in Iowa Legislature

A bill that would have set “on or after August 23rd” as the school start date in Iowa has been tabled in the Iowa Senate.

Nebraska Senator Scorned for Comments Against Police

A Nebraska state senator has called on Senator Ernie Chambers of Omaha to apologize for anti-police remarks made during a committee hearing.