Managed Care in Iowa Will Cause Changes

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad says he is not going to promise Medicaid patients that if they like their doctor, they can keep their doctor in the New Year.

Gas Prices Continue to Fall

The average price of regular unleaded gasoline is now below the two-dollar-a-gallon mark in Iowa.

Property Tax Relief Top Issue for the 2016 Nebraska Legislature

Property tax relief will again be a top priority during the Nebraska legislative session.

Budget Bill Increases Funding for Alzheimer’s Research

The budget bill approved by Congress last week will increase funding for Alzheimer’s research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to nearly $1 billion per year.

Another Issue Makes the 2016 SD Ballot

Secretary of State Shantel Krebs says that an Initiated Amendment to the South Dakota Constitution to Expand Rights for Crime Victims was validated and certified to be on the November 2016 general election ballot…

SD PUC Allows Keystone XL Process to Continue

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission has voted to deny motions from opponents to the Keystone XL pipeline project, to dismiss the re certification application, and the 2010 permit for the west river route.

SD Senator John Thune Votes No on the Budget

While Congress passed a one point one trillion dollar spending bill last week, South Dakota Senator John Thune voted against it.

Power Outage Puzzle for Northwestern Energy

There have been several power outages in and around Yankton in the past few weeks.

Year End Review & Pay Raise for Yankton City Manager

The Yankton City Commission held their last meeting of the year yesterday, and in a brief agenda they approved year end raises for the city attorney, finance officer and city manager.

SDSU Women Earn Tenth

Senior Gabrielle Boever led the South Dakota State women’s basketball team in a 58-45 win over Bowling Green in a nonconference game in front of 2,175 fans at the Stroh Center.