STB Reform Bill Clears Committee

The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee gave bipartisan approval of South Dakota Senator John Thune’s Surface Transportation Board (STB) reform bill, which he introduced along with Commerce Committee Chairman Jay Rockefeller of West Virginia.

Fischer: ISIS Money May Just Be Down Payment

The Obama Administration is asking Congress for five hundred million dollars to expand the battle against ISIS terrorists in the Middle East.

Abbott: USD Works To Keep Up

The University of South Dakota is in a good spot, but has to work hard not to slip behind.

Greenway Battles Injury

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway broke his left hand in last weekend’s game against the New England Patriots and is questionable for the game on Sunday at New Orleans.

Series Win For Twins

Danny Santana tripled, doubled and drove in two runs as the Minnesota Twins beat Detroit 8-4 Wednesday night to tighten the AL Central race ahead of the Tigers’ big weekend series in Kansas City.

Twins Change Affiliate

Chattanooga is the new home of the Minnesota Twins’ Double-A minor-league affiliate.

Royals Gain Ground

Lorenzo Cain hit a three-run homer and the Kansas City Royals roughed up Chicago White Sox ace Chris Sale in a 6-2 victory Wednesday night that kept the pressure on Detroit in the AL Central.

Jacks Close Non League Schedule

The South Dakota State University football team closes out the non-conference portion of its schedule Saturday night by hosting Wisconsin-Oshkosh in the 48th Annual Beef Bowl.

GPS Tracking Suggested For Accused Stalkers And Domestic Abusers

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad says it’s time to give judges the authority to order electronic surveillance of some of the men and women who are accused of stalking or domestic abuse in Iowa.

Iowa Home Sales Lower

Home sales in Iowa decreased last month by 9.2-percent compared to August 2013, according to a new report from the Iowa Association of Realtors.