Timberwolves Lose On Road

Carmelo Anthony had 20 points, 15 rebounds and nine assists, Arron Afflalo scored 29 points, and the New York Knicks beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 107-102 on Wednesday night.

Iowa Coach Honored

Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz has won the Eddie Robinson Award, given to the nation’s top coach in the Football Bowl Subdivision.

Coyotes Set Tough Schedule

Tournaments in Las Vegas, San Diego and Orlando, and a doubleheader against two-time defending national champion Florida in Gainesville highlight the 2016 South Dakota softball schedule released this week by Coyote Head Coach Amy Klyse.

Iowa DNR Looking to Reduce Beach Incidents

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is calling for ideas to reduce the number of alcohol-related incidents happening on beaches at state parks and recreation areas.

Nebraska Drops Lethal Drug Search

Governor Pete Ricketts has suspended any work in his administration to obtain lethal injection drugs or to carry out any executions until the voters decide capital punishment in Nebraska.

Nebraska Property Tax Payers Getting Credit Notices

Property tax payers in Nebraska will soon get notices about how much of a tax break they received this year.

SD Schools Will See a Small Increase in State Aid

In his budget address to the legislature, South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard proposed an increase of state aid to education of under one percent.

SD Senator Mike Rounds; Not Supporting Budget Deal Yet

Congressional leaders announced agreement on a year-end spending and tax deal that would prevent a government shutdown and extend a series of tax breaks that benefit businesses and individuals.

SDSU Women Score Upset

The South Dakota State University women’s basketball team used a 20-4 run in the first quarter and recorded an 88-79 victory over No. 16 DePaul Tuesday night in nonconference action at Frost Arena.

Timberwolves Struggles Continue

Randy Foye scored 19 points, and the Denver Nuggets picked up their sixth win in seven games with a 112-100 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night.