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.

Twins Lose Playoff Ground

J.B. Shuck’s two-run, pinch-hit triple in the seventh inning sent the Chicago White Sox over Minnesota 6-4 Thursday, the Twins’ last home game before beginning a key road trip.

Vikes Drop Final Tuneup

Marcus Mariota threw a 59-yard touchdown pass to Harry Douglas to cap his only series, and the Tennessee Titans wrapped up the preseason by beating the Minnesota Vikings 24-17 on Thursday night.