Nebraska Senators Concerned with Prison Violence

The chair of the Nebraska legislature’s Judiciary Committee says they will do what they can to help the Department of Correctional Services deal with violence in state prisons.

Iowa Utilities Board Denies Request to Stop Bakken Pipeline

The Iowa Utilities Board unanimously denied a request from landowners for a permanent stay to stop Dakota Access from building the Bakken oil pipeline

University of Nebraska Medical Center Cuts Ribbon

The University of Nebraska Medical Center cut the ribbon this week on their new home for the College of Pharmacy.

SD Legislative Committee Questions University Center

The Executive Director of the University Center in Sioux Falls appeared before the Government Operations and Audit Committee of the South Dakota Legislature this week.

West Nile Virus Found in Mosquitoes in Northeast Nebraska

There has been only a handful of West Nile infections reported in Nebraska so far, but the skeeter season is far from over.

Vikings Announce Sellout

The Minnesota Vikings have sold out their new stadium for the inaugural season.

Huskers Hand Out Suspensions

Nebraska receiver Brandon Reilly and safety Nate Gerry will be suspended from the Cornhuskers’ season opener against Fresno State on Sept. 3.

Twins Swept By Tigers

James McCann had a three-run homer among his four hits, Daniel Norris pitched into the seventh inning and the Detroit Tigers completed a sweep at Minnesota with an 8-5 victory on Thursday for the Twins’ seventh straight defeat.

Royals Closing In

Alcides Escobar homered and drove in two runs to lead the surging Kansas City Royals past the Miami Marlins 5-2 on Thursday night.

Gophers Face Tough Task

The Minnesota men’s basketball team has been given a tough start for Big Ten play.