Nebraska Senator Leaving After 32 Years of Service

Senator Mike Johanns is leaving the Senate after over 30 years of public service within government.

Six Cases of Measles in South Dakota

The SD Department of Health has confirmed six cases of measles in unvaccinated individuals.

Red Cross Aided More Home Fires in 2014

The Red Cross aided more families affected by home fires in 2014 than any other disasters combined.

Nebraska Housing Programs Received over $100 Million in 2014

USDA Rural Development grants benefited rural Nebraska communities in 2014.

Huskers Drop Big 10 Tipoff

Nick Zeisloft hit a pair of free throws with 33 seconds left and Collin Hartman added one 21 seconds later to seal the win for Indiana over Nebraska 70-65 in the Big Ten conference opener for both teams Wednesday.

Cyclones In A Romp

Naz Long made seven 3-pointers and scored a season-high 24 points as No. 9 Iowa State cruised past Mississippi Valley State 83-33 on Wednesday night.

Wild Fall To Jackets

Kevin Connauton had a goal and an assist and Sergei Bobrovsky made 28 saves to lead the Columbus Blue Jackets past the Minnesota Wild 3-1 on Wednesday night.

Gophers Drop League Opener

Kendall Stephens scored 19 points, and Purdue rallied from an 11-point, second-half deficit to defeat Minnesota 72-68 in the Big Ten opener for both teams on Wednesday.

Insurance Coop Shut Down

A cooperative health insurance company set up under rules created by the federal health insurance law has been ordered to quit writing policies in Nebraska.

Lawsuits Involve Not Checking For Utility Lines

Iowa’s Attorney General announced seven lawsuits in six counties in cases where construction started without a call to check for underground utility lines.