Area Athletes Dominate Summit

This year’s top track and field athletes in the Summit League came from the upper Midwest schools in the conference.

Twins Lose Pitchers Duel

Kyle Gibson struck seven in six strong innings for the Minnesota Twins in a 2-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday.

Peterson In Zimmer’s Plan

Vikings coach Mike Zimmer “fully expects” Adrian Peterson to be with the team for the 2015 season, adding Wednesday there are “no plans” to trade the star running back.

Sioux City Residents Homeless After Evacuating Apartments

Nearly two dozen Sioux City residents are homeless after the city “red tagged” the apartment building in which they lived.

State Aid to Public Schools Still Debated in Iowa Legislature

There was another meeting of key Iowa legislative leaders late Tuesday afternoon, but still no end to the statehouse stalemate over state aid to public schools.

Photo ID Law Debate In Unicameral

A US Supreme Court decision to let a voter photo ID law stand in Wisconsin reignited debate on the issue in the Nebraska Unicameral.

Tax Incentive Programs Under Evaluation

A bill calling for the evaluation of tax incentive programs to lure businesses to Nebraska has advanced in the Unicameral.

Debate on Obamacare Continues in Budget Resolution

As part of the appropriations process, republicans in the US House plan to write the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare out of their budget resolution.

Severe Weather Awareness Week in Nebraska and Iowa

This is severe weather awareness week across Nebraska and Iowa.

Senator Criticizes the EPA Waters of the U.S. Rule

South Dakota Senator John Thune criticized the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) controversial Waters of the U.S. rule.