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Nebraska Has Plan to Fix Prison Overcrowding

A plan has been released to utilize probation and supervision, instead of extra beds, to ease overcrowding.

National Honors For Jacks Stars

South Dakota State University running back Zach Zenner and wide receiver Jake Wieneke have received more national attention.

SDSU Women Rally For Win

Megan Waytashek scored a game-high 24 points to lift the South Dakota State University women’s basketball team to a 65-61 win over Middle Tennessee State Monday night before 1,026 fans at Frost Arena.

NFLPA Files For Peterson

The NFL Players Association has filed a federal lawsuit for Adrian Peterson, asking the court to dismiss an arbitrator’s decision to uphold the NFL’s punishment of the star running back.

Royals Making Moves

A person with knowledge of the negotiations says outfielder Alex Rios and the Kansas City Royals have agreed to an $11 million, one-year contract.

Longtime S.D. Coach Dies

A longtime basketball coach in the state of South Dakota has passed away at the age of 78.

Scott Phillips Named Wildlife Damage Specialist of the Year

Scott Phillips was named the Wildlife Damage Specialist of the Year for his extensive trapping abilities and hard work to improve relations with South Dakota ranchers.

South Dakota Congresswoman Hoping to Join Ways & Means

Congresswoman Kristi Noem is hoping to join the Ways & Means Committee in January.

Nebraska Senator Says Reforming Property Tax Won’t Be Simple

Senator Tyson Larson says property taxes will be a priority that will not be easily fixed.

South Dakota Attorney Attended Tribal Nations Conference

Federal agencies are having talks with South Dakota Native Americans to improve law enforcement across reservations.

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