Coyotes Announce Stipend

University of South Dakota department of athletics announced today it will provide cost of attendance stipends in all 17 sports beginning with the 2016-17 season.

Rich Win In Sioux Falls

Norway’s Caroline Westrup won the Sioux Falls GreatLife Challenge by two strokes Sunday for her first career Symetra Tour title.

Daugaard Has Fond Fair Memories

The South Dakota State Fair is underway in Huron, continuing through Monday.

Cooler, Wetter Weather Ahead

The longer range forecasts now appear to favor a wetter, cooler trend for the northern plains.

Changes Coming To Retirement System

The Retirement Laws Committee of the South Dakota Legislature voted this week to begin the process of changing some of the rules of the state retirement system.

Iran Debate Unlikely

It was expected that the Senate would have a lengthy debate next week over the proposed nuclear deal with Iran.

Lots Of Pheasants In Iowa

A statewide survey by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources shows the pheasant population has increased for the second year in a row.

Protests Make Police Work More Dangerous

At least four law officers have been killed nationwide in the past nine days and a longtime lawman in western Iowa says he’s seeing a shift in public sentiment about people who wear badges.

One Year Since Ebola Victim Came To Nebraska

Saturday will mark the one year anniversary of the first Ebola virus patient arriving at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha.

Low Gas Prices Boost Holiday Driving

Gas prices are expected to be the lowest in a decade for Nebraskans during the Labor Day holiday weekend ahead.