Lt. Governor Decision May Take Weeks

Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman says it might take a couple of weeks before he names a new Lt. Governor to replace Lavon Heidemann, who resigned.

Courts Might Overturn Ballot Decision

A constitutional law professor doesn’t believe the courts will allow a change to the Nebraska Republican gubernatorial ticket to stand.

Feeding South Dakota Seeks Grant

Wal-Mart is offering $3 million in grants to Feeding America food banks across the country.

Younger Workers Leaving Area

With the expected addition of five to seven hundred jobs over the next few years, workers and housing will be critical issues.

Kindle: No Opt Out Needed

Yankton School Superintendent Dr. Wayne Kindle says the district should not have to ask for a property tax opt out, at least for the next few years.

New School District Completes First Month

It has been just over a month since school started in the newly merged Hartington-Newcastle district in north east Nebraska.

Task Force Meets

The Ag Land Assessment Oversight Advisory Task Force of the South Dakota Legislature met earlier this week in Pierre.

Vikings Reverse Field On Peterson

The Minnesota Vikings have placed star running back Adrian Peterson on the exempt/commissioner’s permission list, a move that will require him to stay away from the team while he addresses child abuse charges.

Twins Score Walkoff Win

Aaron Hicks hit a two-out RBI single in the ninth inning and the Minnesota Twins rallied for a 4-3 win over the AL Central-leading Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.

Royals Bullpen Fails

Kelvin Herrera and Wade Davis both gave up runs for the first time in nearly three months as the Kansas City Royals’ dominant bullpen was touched up Tuesday night in a 7-5 loss to the Chicago White Sox.