Officials Say Power Transmission Line Would be Good For Nebraska

Officials say the high-voltage electrical transmission line that’s proposed to cut through 220 miles of Nebraska’s Sand Hills region is designed to have a positive impact on the entire state’s power infrastructure.

Ricketts To Offer Fresh Perspective On Corrections

Governor-elect Pete Ricketts promises to bring a fresh perspective to the prison problem in Nebraska.

Rail Board Busy

With one major rail construction project on the board and several more possibilities, the South Dakota State Rail Board has become quite active.

City May Change Plans For Land

A recent study by a Chicago consulting firm found that the retail market in Yankton is pretty well served, with little room for any more large stores.

Rounds Seeks Office Space

The foot work is under way as South Dakota Senator-elect Mike Rounds continues the preparations to take his oath of office in early January.

Group Calls On Hy Vee To Stop Selling Tobacco

An anti-smoking group has gone public with a campaign calling on Iowa’s largest grocery store chain to stop selling tobacco products and e-cigarettes in its stores that contain pharmacies or health care clinics.

No Deal Between Insurer and Provider

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska turned down CHI Health’s proposal that would end a contract dispute that places the health care provider out of network.

President’s Order Draws Ire

The President’s use of executive action to delay any move to deport as many as five million illegal immigrants has angered Nebraska Congressional Republicans.

Packers Edge Vikings

Eddie Lacy rushed for 125 yards on 25 carries, both season highs to help Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers hang on for a 24-21 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.

Jacks Earn Playoff Spot

The South Dakota State University football team will make its third consecutive appearance in the Football Championship Subdivision playoffs, traveling to Montana State in first-round action Saturday afternoon.