Death Penalty Petition Drive Nears Finish Line

The deadline for those pushing to place the death penalty on the November ballot in Nebraska next year is rapidly approaching.

Iowa Companies Receive Grants

The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) board awarded direct financial assistance and tax benefits to a variety of companies with the promise of more jobs and expanded facilities.

Economic Woes May Hurt Beef Market

There hasn’t been a bargain at the beef counter for a long, long time, but at the same time, many Nebraskans rely on the beef market for their income.

Big Inning Powers Royals

Omar Infante led a seven-run charge in the sixth inning to support a strong start by Kris Medlen, helping the Kansas City Royals beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-3 on Monday night.

Blair Working Through Struggles

Blair Walsh’s new contract with the Minnesota Vikings hasn’t helped the kicker iron out the inconsistencies that started to plague him last season.

Heat Partners With Skyforce

The NBA’s Miami Heat has extended the team’s partnership with the NBA Development League’s Sioux Falls Skyforce through the 2016-17 season.

Jacks Face Toughest Schedule

The South Dakota State University wrestling team will host one tournament and seven home duals during the upcoming 2015-16 season, including two duals against squads that finished in the top 10 at last year’s NCAA Championships.

Coyotes Name Captains

Senior linebacker Keyen Lage, senior wide receiver Eric Shufford, junior quarterback Ryan Saeger and junior running back Trevor Bouma have been named captains of South Dakota’s football team for the upcoming season as voted on by their peers.

Former Huskers Ineligible

Kentucky coach Mark Stoops says the NCAA has denied hardship waiver requests by linebacker Courtney Love and tight end Greg Hart to play this season for the Wildcats after transferring from Nebraska.

SD Senator John Thune Responds To President

South Dakota Senator John Thune delivered the republican response to the Presidents message this past weekend.