Former Husker Tabbed By Augie

Augustana College director of athletics Slade Larscheid announced Monday that Dan Meske has been named the new head volleyball coach at Augustana.

Jackrabbit Tops Summit List

South Dakota State University first baseman Matt Johnson was named Monday as the Summit League Player of the Week for his efforts in leading the Jacrkabbit baseball team to wins in a three-game weekend series at North Dakota State.

Coyote Earns Monthly Honor

South Dakota junior Yvon Minogue has been named the April Summit League Athlete of the Month.

Augie Stars In Spotlight

Augustana softball, the top-ranked team in the Central Region, swept the region’s highest honors with Sarah Kennedy being named Daktronics Central Region Player of the Year and Jenelle Trautmann Pitcher of the Year.

Nebraska Farm Bureau Hopeful for Override of Veto for State Gas Tax Increase

Nebraska Farm Bureau members are working to convince State Senators to vote for an override of the Governor’s Veto on the gas tax increase legislation.

EPA Submits Renewable Fuel Volume Obligations

The Environmental Protection Agency has sent its proposal for renewable fuel volume obligations for 2014, 2015 and 2016.

Highway Trust Fund Expires at the End of the Month

The Highway Trust Fund expires May 31, so time is running out for Congress to pass an extension to fund road and bridge projects.

Biofuels Supporters Rallied in Watertown

Ethanol industry representatives attempted to get President Obama’s attention to talk biofuels policy while he was in Watertown, South Dakota Friday.

Federal Transportation Bill Expires at the End of the Month

The often extended federal transportation bill expires again at the end of May, and it looks like there will be another extension.

Iowa Reaches Agreement on School Funding

Iowa legislators hope to wrap up the 2015 session this week, as they are now in overtime.