Stevens New House Majority Whip

Representative Mike Stevens of Yankton was elected as one of four majority whips by republican House members at their gathering last weekend.

Sutton Elected Senate Minority Leader

Senator Billie Sutton of Burke has been elected leader of the democratic caucus for the 2015

Fischer Ready To Be In Majority

Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer says she’s excited about becoming part of the majority in the United States Senate after serving two years in the minority.

King: President Could Cause Constitutional Crisis

Iowa Republican Congressman Steve King says President Obama will provoke a “constitutional crisis” if he follows through with an executive order that would shield millions of illegal immigrants from deportation.

Iowa Regents Approve Consultant’s Recommendations

The Iowa Board of Regents approved the eight remaining recommendations from a consulting firm that are projected to make the operation of the three state-supported universities more efficient.

Nebraska Voter Turnout Called Disappointing

Nebraska Secretary of State John Gale says he’s disappointed with the voter turnout this year.

Jacks Fall In Idaho

South Dakota State senior Cody Larson posted his second double-double in as many games on Monday at Idaho but the Jackrabbits came up short, falling to the host Vandals by the score of 82-77.

USD Standout Gets Summit Nod

South Dakota senior Raeshel Contreras was named one of the Summit League’s initial Women’s Basketball Players of Week on Monday.

Coyotes Sign Cagers

University of South Dakota basketball squads will be adding several prep standouts who have signed letters of intent.

GPAC Honors Weekly Best

Doane’s upset of top ranked Morningside has produced a pair of Player of the Week honors in the Great Plains Athletic Association.