Huskers Get Kickoff Time

The kickoff time for the Nebraska-Illinois game on Oct. 3 has been set for 2:30 p.m. Central Time.

NTSB Working Through Train Accident Near Scotland SD

The NTSB has investigators going through the train derailment near Scotland SD.

Many Are Pre-Diabetic

As state health officials strive to make Iowa the nation’s healthiest state, a new study finds more than half of all Americans are either diabetic or pre-diabetic.

Nebraska To Launch Online Voting Registration

Nebraska prepares to begin its online voter registration system tomorrow (TUE), National Voter Registration Day.

Iowa Unemployment Lower

The unemployment rate in Iowa headed back down in August after a small move up in July.

Death Penalty Proponents Say Court Challenge Will Fail

Supporters of the referendum petition drive to get the death penalty on the ballot next year in Nebraska are confident it will withstand a legal challenge.

SD Senator Mike Rounds Says Huckabee Stands On Principle

Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee made a stand with Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis over her refusal to issue marriage licenses to gay couples.

Tuition Freeze Depends On State Finances

The South Dakota Board of Regents has endorsed a tuition freeze as their top priority for next year. That would add about five million dollars to their budget request.

Blue Ribbon Committee Needs Time

The Blue Ribbon Task Force on Education will meet again on October first, and continue the search for some answers to teacher shortages and education funding.

Clean Up Underway After Train Derails, Catches Fire Near Scotland

Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad personnel and derailment contractors continue their cleanup and reconstruction effort at the site southeast of Scotland where seven tanker cars hauling ethanol left the tracks Saturday.