Allergies Starting to Bloom

The trees are beginning to pollinate and many Nebraskans will soon be wrestling with allergy symptoms like sneezing, stuffy noses and itchy, watery eyes.

Heroin Overdose Deaths Spike in Minnesota

In the past month there’s been a significant spike in heroin overdoses and deaths in Minnesota.

Iowa Legislators Approve Tax Credits for New Biomass Products

State tax credits will soon be available to Iowa companies that make new products from what’s left over after ethanol…

Nebraska Learning from Midwest Education Compact

The new chairman of the Midwestern Higher Education Compact says Nebraska can benefit from the shared ideas the compact offers.

Iowa Water Plan Fails to Move

Governor Terry Branstad is blasting Iowa educators and school administrators for opposing his plan to shift some of the tax money for school infrastructure to water quality projects.

SD Senate Overrides Veto of Buffer Strip Bill; House Does Not, Bill Dies

The Governor’s veto of SB136 was before the SD Legislature again today.

Spring Snow Storms Tough to Predict

A couple of snow storms in the past week shows the difficulty of predicting late winter storms.

SD PUC Working on Stray Voltage Rules

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission is attempting to write rules dealing with stray voltage issues, especially on dairy farms.

Yankton City Commission Working Through Strategic Planning Process

The Yankton City Commission is in the midst of a formal strategic planning process.

USD Women To Host Semifinal

The University of South Dakota women’s basketball team will host Oregon in the semifinals of the Women’s National Invitation Tournament.