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Nebraska Fire Chief Killed During Emergency Response

The Nebraska State Patrol is investigating a fatality crash that occurred on Highway 283 Thursday afternoon, during response to the large fire southeast of Elwood. Both vehicles involved were assisting in the fire response.

Nebraska Legislature Passes $1 Billion Dollar Property Tax Reform Bill

On Thursday, Nebraska state lawmakers passed a property tax reform bill LB 873 by a 43 to 0 vote.  The…

Minnesota Legislature Passes Bird Flu Relief

The Minnesota state legislature passed a relief bill on Thursday of around one million dollars to assist with the recovery…

Beef Quality Assurance Seminar Scheduled For April 19th

Cattle producers can attend an upcoming Beef Quality Assurance program  to be compliant with the beef industry’s preferred standards.  Jes…

Special Session for Impeachment

The South Dakota House returns to Pierre on Tuesday for a special session to deal with the question of impeaching Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg.

County Jail Concerns

Many counties across the state are struggling with rising jail costs, either their own, or paying to house prisoners in another county.

SD Representatives Prepare for Impeachment Session

When the South Dakota House convenes on Tuesday to consider the impeachment of Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg, the recommendation of the Select Committee on Investigation to not impeach will be first on the floor.

House Ag Subcommittee Looks at Trade and Food Aid Programs

Wednesday the House Agriculture Committee’s Livestock and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee held a hearing to review the 2022 Farm Bill with…

Iowa FFA State Leadership Conference Scheduled For Next Week

Thousands of blue corduroy jackets will be seen on the Iowa State University campus at Ames, Iowa, next week as…

USDA Accepts Grants For Rural Cooperatives

U-S Department of Agriculture Rural Development announced they are accepting applications for grants to help start, expand, or improve rural…

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LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) – Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers said Wednesday that the Omaha Tribe’s proposed tax compact was too…

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RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – As part of a joint effort with the Attorney General’s Office, AARP South Dakota has…

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POLL: WHAT DO SOUTH DAKOTANS THINK ABOUT THEIR POLITICAL LEADERS

PIERRE, S.D. (South Dakota News Watch) – South Dakota’s most prominent political leaders generally maintain high approval ratings among registered…

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GOVERNOR APPOINTS JUDGE TO STATE SUPREME COURT

PIERRE, S.D. (South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden has appointed Seventh Circuit Presiding Judge Robert Gusinsky to serve…

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THREE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS APPROVED FOR CIRCULATION IN SOUTH DAKOTA

PIERRE, S.D. – Three proposed constitutional amendments have been approved for circulation in South Dakota, clearing the way for supporters to…