Federal Judge Strikes Face Mask Mandate

A federal judge decided that the Centers for Disease Control exceeded their authority with a face mask mandate on public transportation. That led to most airlines making facemask usage optional.

Yankton County Commission Approves Burn Ban

The Yankton County Commission has again imposed a burn ban.

Nebraska Water Project Funding Bills Signed

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts signed a pair of bills that will ramp up funding for a number of water related projects

Nebraska Cattlemen Association To Host Drought Webinar

  Drought conditions that may extend into the summer months have many cow-calf producers worried, and they possibly will need…

Despite Dry Conditions – Subsoil Moisture Levels Are Adequate

It has been extremely dry during the last few months, with many parts of the Midwest missing out on winter…

Weed Pressure On Crops

Researchers with the USDA’s Agricultural Research Services have been studying the effects of crop production with climate change.  Specifically, they…

Impeachment Moves to the SD Senate

Action on the Impeachment of South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg now moves to the Senate.

Senate Democratic Candidate Setting Campaign Theme

Democrat Brian Bengs is working to get his US Senate campaign off the ground.

Nebraska Spends Big on Water Projects

The Nebraska legislature passed a bill that authorizes about one hundred million dollars for improvements to state facilities on Lewis & Clark Lake and Niobrara State Park.

Gavins Point Dam Upkeep

Besides the visible construction on the crest road crossing Gavins Point Dam, there will be more work in and around the dam itself.