County Fair Sets Record

A number of records were set this month at the state’s largest county fair in northwest Iowa.

Ag Economy Hits Plateau

Farm income is down and sectors of the Nebraska economy are feeling it.

Twins Keep Hopes Alive

Emergency starter Tommy Milone replaced an ill Phil Hughes and pitched the Minnesota Twins past the Cleveland Indians 4-2 on Monday night in a game crucial to the wild-card chances of both clubs.

Royals Fall In Extras

Chris Denorfia hit a pinch-hit home run leading off the bottom of the 11th inning to give the Chicago Cubs a 1-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Monday night.

MVFC Dominates Polls

Five Missouri Valley Football Conference schools are ranked in the Top 15 of the top-25 polls this week.

GPAC Names Football Best

Weekly football honors have been announced for the Great Plains Athletic Conference.

Rhodes Expects To Return

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Xavier Rhodes could be back in the lineup this week at Denver, despite a concussion that knocked him out of the second half against San Diego.

Husker Getting Healthy

De’Mornay Pierson-El might be able to play in a limited role when Nebraska opens Big Ten play at Illinois on Saturday.

Well Pump Tests Completed

Pump tests have been done on the new collector well for the City of Yankton water supply.

Short Term Budget Deal Likely

The deadline for a federal budget is midnight Wednesday, and it looks like Congress will go to another short term extension to avoid a government shutdown.