Property Taxes Number One Issue

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts says property tax reform was the number one issue he heard about during his round of town hall meetings across the state.

Worker Shortage For Human Services Center

Finding enough workers is a problem for the Human Services Center in Yankton as it is for a number of other health care providers in the state.

Rounds Speaks Against Iran Nuke Deal

South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds made a speech on the floor of the Senate yesterday about the Iran nuclear deal.

Deer-Car Crash Risk Increases

Fall arrives next week, a dangerous time of year as it’s much more likely Iowa motorists may collide with deer.

Demand High For Skilled Workers

The manager of an Iowa apprenticeship program says there’s more demand for skilled workers than his program that trains plumbers, welders and technicians who work on heating and air conditioning systems can supply.

Death Penalty Petition Certification Near

Secretary of State John Gale says he’s confident the group, Nebraskans for the Death Penalty, has met the threshold to force a vote on capital punishment.

Property Tax Relief Difficult

It is still a few months before the Nebraska Legislature is back in session but it is likely that tax reform will be a priority.

Twins Nipped By Tigers

Victor Martinez had three hits and two RBIs, and the Detroit Tigers beat Phil Hughes and the Minnesota Twins 5-4 on Tuesday night.

Pitching Keys Royal Victory

Kris Medlen pitched five-hit ball over 6 1-3 innings and Alex Rios hit a home run leading the Kansas City Royals to a 2-0 win over the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night.

Jacks Release Basketball Schedule

A two-game trip to Cancun, Mexico, 12 home games and a return to the Sanford Pentagon highlight the 2015-16 South Dakota State men’s basketball schedule, which for a eighth year, wraps up with The Summit League Championships in Sioux Falls.