Details of Budget Plan Underway

Republican leaders in the US House are working on details of a budget plan that would move away from sequestration in exchange for spending caps.

Rail Line Reconstruction Continues

More of the pieces are falling into place for reconstruction of a portion of rail line from Chamberlain west.

Twins Make Roster Move

The Minnesota Twins are reinstating right-handed pitcher Tim Stauffer from the disabled list.

Jacks Fall To Top Seed

Top-seeded Oral Roberts broke a tie by scoring six times in the bottom of the seventh to defeat South Dakota State, 9-3, Thursday night at Sioux Falls Stadium and advance to the title game of the Summit League Baseball Championship.

Hawkeyes Suffer Setback

Cody Bruder and Kendall Patrick hit home runs, leading Michigan to an 8-5 victory over Iowa in the Big Ten Tournament on Thursday night.

Nebraska Season Ends

Ryan Krill hit a go-ahead grand slam in the eighth inning in Michigan State’s 9-7 victory over Nebraska on Thursday in the Big Ten tournament.

Coyotes Win Showdown

South Dakota topped South Dakota State 14-13 in the annual South Dakota Showdown Series, a point-based athletic and academic competition between the two in-state university rivals.

Iowa Bridges in Disrepair

A new report shows 22-percent of Iowa’s rural bridges are “structurally deficient.”

Iowa Considering Legal Fireworks

It would be legal to sell and set off fireworks in Iowa if a bill that cleared the Iowa House becomes law.

Nebraska Lawmakers Considering Licences for Illegal Children

Nebraska lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow driver’s licenses to those brought into the country illegally as children.