SD Bill Would Drug Test Welfare Applicants

Welfare applicants in South Dakota would be screened and tested for illegal drugs under a bill that will be introduced in the state legislature later this week.

SD Senator John Thune Waiting Out GOP Presidential Process

South Dakota Senator John Thune has pledged to support the republican Presidential nominee, but says the race is not over yet.

SD Legislators Waiting on Sales Tax Hike

As lawmakers return to Pierre following the three day weekend, much of the discussion will center on the Governor’s plan to raise the sales tax by half a cent to increase teacher pay.

Cyclones Upset Number One

Georges Niang scored 22 points, Monte Morris added 20 and No. 19 Iowa State beat top-ranked Oklahoma 82-77 on Monday night, its first win over a No. 1 team since toppling Wilt Chamberlain’s Kansas Jayhawks in 1957.

Former Jacks Join Northwestern Staff

Northwestern College Athletic Director Earl Woudstra has announced the hiring of its football coordinators who will serve under head coach Matt McCarty.

Pederson Makes It Official

Doug Pederson has officially become head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles after serving as Andy Reid’s offensive coordinator at Kansas City the last three seasons.

Cain Gets New Deal

The Royals finalized their $17.5 million, two-year deal with Lorenzo Cain on Monday, buying out the All-Star outfielder’s final two years of arbitration.

Iowa Task Force on Water Releases Recommendations

A group called the Iowa Soil and Water Future Task Force has released a list of recommendations for cleaning up the state’s waterways.

SD Legislators Changing Budget Process

Members of the Joint Appropriations Committee of the South Dakota Legislature are making changes to the budget process this session.

SD GF&P & SDSU Study Small Lakes

The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department and South Dakota State University have partnered to conduct a one-year study on the use and economic importance of small lakes across the state.