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Pierce County Fire Claims Three Lives

A house fire was reported early Saturday morning in Pierce Nebraska

One Dead in Hutchinson County Crash

One person died Thursday night in a one-vehicle crash east of Parkston.

SD Governor Kristi Noem Adding More Bills

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem says she is introducing more bills into the legislative session.

Watching for Interest Rate Hikes

The Federal Reserve Board indicated this week that they are prepared to begin raising interest rates, possibly at their March meeting.

Custer State Park Campground Expansion on Hold

A bill backed by Governor Kristi Noem that would greatly expand camping sites in Custer State Park has run into heavy opposition in the legislature.

Holding Electric Rates Stable

Despite rising energy costs, many electric cooperatives are holding the line on rate increases to their customers.

Quick Pace to Ag Land Sales

Thousands of acres of farmland have changed hands in the last year and that trend appears to be continuing.

Names Released in Moody County Fatal Crash

A White, S.D., man has been identified as the person who died Monday morning west of Flandreau.

“Fairness in Women’s Sports” Bill Passed out of the SD House State Affairs Committee

The bill to “protect fairness in women’s sports” was debated and passed out of the House State Affairs Committee Wednesday.

Barry DeKay of Niobrara Announces Run for District 40 Senate Seat

The soon to be open District 40 Senate seat in northeast Nebraska is attracting attention and candidates.

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