UNL Adds Early Education Focus

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is adding classes and staff focused on early education.

Rounds: Pope’s Speech Positive And Inspirational

South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says the Popes speech to Congress was positive and inspirational.

NTSB Investigates Rail Crash

Field agents of the National Transportation Safety Board have wrapped up their onsite investigation of the train derailment and fire near Scotland.

Thune: Rail Safety Should Be A Priority

The ethanol train derailment and fire last Saturday shows safety has to be the top priority in moving products like ethanol.

Healthcare Group Seeks Aggressive Agenda

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations wants to push “an aggressive agenda” in the next year.

China Buying Soybeans

The U.S. Soybean Export Council hosted a ceremony in Iowa to mark the sale of soybeans to China

Propane Prices Dropping

Fall arrived earlier this week, and a state fuels analyst says Iowans who heat their homes with propane are going to be in good financial shape for the cold weather months that lie ahead.

Saturday is Drug Take-Back Day

Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day and there will be a number of locations around Nebraska where residents can drop off unwanted, unused and expired prescription medications.

Twins Lose Series Finale

Jason Kipnis hit a leadoff homer, Carlos Santana connected for a three-run shot and the Cleveland Indians helped their slim playoff chances by beating the Minnesota Twins 6-3 Thursday night.

Royals Wrap Up Crown

The Kansas City Royals clinched the AL Central for their first division title in 30 years, beating the Seattle Mariners 10-4 Thursday night.