Rising Traffic Fatalities in Nebraska

A safety expert insists buckling up would have saved lives and reduced the number of fatalities on Nebraska roads last year.

SD Joint Appropriations Committee Meeting Early

The Joint Appropriations Committee of the South Dakota legislature is meeting today, ahead of the start of the 2016 session tomorrow.

Record Year for Housing Permits in Yankton

The City of Yankton had a record year for new housing permits in 2015.

Iowa Legislature Begins 2016 Session

The Iowa legislature begins the 2016 session today in Des Moines.

El Nino Fades; Drought Possibility Increases

While weather trends across North America are being effected by El Nino, that driver is forecast to fade by later this year.

SD Legislators Worried About State Dollars

South Dakota lawmakers are gathering in Pierre for the start of the 2016 session. That begins tomorrow with the Governors State of the State speech.

SD Governor Dennis Daugaard to Deliver His State of the State Speech

Proposals to expand Medicaid and raise South Dakota teacher pay are expected to dominate the 2016 legislative session.

Missed Kick Costs Vikings

Blair Walsh’s 27-yard field goal try for Minnesota hooked left with 22 seconds remaining, handing the Seattle Seahawks a 10-9 victory over the stunned Vikings in their wild-card round playoff game in below-zero weather Sunday.

Chiefs Move On

A touchdown on the opening kickoff return was all the Kansas City Chiefs needed Saturday as they won their NFL playoff game at Houston 30-0.

NSIC Officials Disciplined

The Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference is disciplining game officials after a rule misapplication contributed to Sioux Falls losing a women’s basketball game to Winona State.