Biblical History At Mt. Marty

The Benedictine Institute of Leadership Ethics and Social Justice is giving Mount Marty College in Yankton the chance to experience a piece of biblical history.

ACA Complicates Tax Returns

There will be a new question on federal income tax returns this year.

Scholarships For Teaching Students Proposed

There are at least a couple of bills circulating in this year’s legislative session that would create scholarship funds for students that want to become teachers.

Bill Would Increase Legislators’ Salaries

A bill that would set a floor for legislators pay, and allow for future pay increases passed out of the House State Affairs Committee.

South Dakota Fighting Invasive Species

The lakes and rivers in South Dakota are being invaded, and those who work in the outdoors are trying to come up with some ways to slow them down.

Bill Would Ban Hand-Held Cellphone Use

It would be illegal to use a hand-held cellphone while driving if a bill proposed by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau becomes law in Iowa.

Iowans Support Gas Tax Increase

A new Loras College Poll has found a majority of Iowans support an increase in the state gas tax.

UNL President Addresses Regents

University of Nebraska President – Designate Dr. Hank Bounds addressed the Board of Regents last Friday.

TransCanada Disputes EPA Letter

TransCanada finds fault in a letter the Environmental Protection Agency has sent to the State Department in its evaluation of the Keystone XL oil pipeline.

Jacks Add Football Talent

South Dakota State University head coach John Stiegelmeier announced Wednesday that 21 high school standouts, including five in-state recruits, signed a National Letter of Intent, indicating they will join the Jackrabbit football program.