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.

Online Voter Registration Proposed

Iowa Secretary of State-elect Paul Pate says he hopes to have on-line voter registration available before the 2016 primaries.

New Knee Replacement Surgery Performed In Norfolk

A Nebraska surgeon has performed a ground-breaking knee-replacement surgery that allows for greater mobility and quicker patient recovery.

Rounds Still Favors Pipeline

Despite falling oil prices, the Keystone XL pipeline still needs to be built.

More Justice Reform To Be Proposed

A justice reform bill passed by the 2013 South Dakota legislature is still being implemented, and may be expanded in the 2015 session.