GPAC Names Weekly Best

The Great Plains Athletic Conference has announced its weekly Players of the Week in basketball.

Arens Reaps Reward

South Dakota sophomore guard Allison Arens has been named Summit League Female Athlete of the Month for December.

Inmate Walks Away from Yankton Community Work Center

A state prison inmate has been placed on escape status after walking away from his assigned unit in Yankton.

SD Schools Don’t Need State Help on Trans Gender Issues

While some legislators say they plan to sponsor bills again this year to restrict the locker and bathrooms that trans gender students can use, Governor Dennis Daugaard says that should not be a high priority.

Yankton City Commission in Planning Process

The Yankton City Commission held several strategic planning sessions last week, to revise and update short and long term goals.

Iowa Traffic Fatalities Jump in 2016

A jump in traffic fatalities in Iowa has officials looking for answers.

Coach Stig Earns National Honor

South Dakota State University football coach John Stiegelmeier received the 2016 Grant Teaff Award from the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Monday morning in conjunction with the American Football Coaches Association Convention.

Ferentz Promotes His Son

Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz has named offensive line coach and son Brian Ferentz as his new offensive coordinator.

Timberwolves Snap Streak

Karl-Anthony Towns had 34 points and 11 rebounds, Ricky Rubio added 13 points and a season-high 15 assists, and the Minnesota Timberwolves snapped a four-game losing streak with a 101-92 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night.

Huskers Add Georgetown Transfer

Former Georgetown player Isaac Copeland has transferred to Nebraska and expects to be eligible to suit up for the Cornhuskers starting in the middle of the 2017-18 season.