USD Sets Soccer Schedule

Two games against the Big 12, seven non-conference rematches and eight games at the new First Bank & Trust Soccer Complex highlight the 2016 South Dakota women’s soccer schedule released Tuesday.

Terry Branstad Says Tuition Increase Should be Looked at Seriously

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad says the board that governs the state’s three public universities should “seriously look at” an across-the-board tuition increase of two-hundred dollars ($200) for all students

Sen. Ron Latz Says Background Checks Should Not Be Part of Special Session

A top Democrat in the Minnesota legislature says the mass shootings in Florida highlight the need for background checks on all firearms purchases in Minnesota

Nebraska Corrections Director Says Safety Procedures Were Not Followed

Nebraska Corrections Director Scott Frakes says a number of safety procedures were not followed, which led to the escape of two inmates from the Lincoln Correctional Center Friday

New Study Launches To Answer Why Iowa Kids Are Missing School

State officials are convening a new council to study why Iowa kids are missing school.

Members of Sioux City’s 185th Air National Have Guard Returned Home

Members of Sioux City’s 185th Air National Guard returned home this weekend after serving several months in the Middle East nation of Qatar.

City of Yankton to Move to Single Stream Recycling

The Yankton City Commission has decided to make a major change to solid waste services, and move to single stream recycling.

Yankton School Board Votes to Stay at Crane-Youngworth Field

The Yankton School Board has decided to retain historic Crane-Youngworth Field as the site for football, and in the future, soccer.

US House Pushing on Budget Bills

Members of the US House are working through a number of spending proposals, in an attempt to finish a budget before they adjourn for the campaign run.

Twins Batter Angels

Trevor Plouffe hit a three-run homer, Byron Buxton and Robbie Grossman also homered and the Minnesota Twins beat the slumping Los Angeles Angels 9-4 on Monday night.