District Faces Funding Challenges

A state level committee has been looking at possible changes to the funding mix that South Dakota schools can use.

Medical Officials Tracking Virus

While the Ebola infections in Texas are taking up most of the headlines, public health officials are also carefully watching the wide spread of another outbreak.

Utilities Concerned About Natural Gas Supplies

With memories of last winter’s cold blast, some natural gas suppliers are looking for insurance.

Drug Meetings Being Held

Two anti-drug groups are launching a series of town hall meetings that will be held in every one of Iowa’s 99 counties.

Federal Money At Risk

Governor Dave Heineman says he hopes the federal government will NOT pull money targeted to fight crime in Nebraska, because the Nebraska Crime Commission has failed to adequately document how the money is being spent.

Lincoln Superintendent Defends Training Materials

Lincoln Nebraska Public Schools Superintendent Steve Joel dismisses suggestions the school district is discarding the use of the terms “boys” and “girls” in favor of gender-neutral terms for students.

Vikings Lose At Home

Tahir Whitehead intercepted Teddy Bridgewater twice, Joique Bell put the game away with a fourth-quarter touchdown run, and the Detroit Lions beat the Minnesota Vikings 17-3 on Sunday.

SDSU Freshman Shines

South Dakota State University wide receiver Jake Wieneke was honored Sunday as Missouri Valley Football Conference Newcomer of the Week, one day after helping lead the Jackrabbits to a come-from-behind victory over Missouri State.

Huskers Gain In Poll

Nebraska was idle on Saturday but gained two spots in this week’s Associated Press College Football Poll.

Royals In Driver’s Seat

Resilience and perseverance are two traits that have come to epitomize the Kansas City Royals, who’ve turned into a playoff force with their run of late-inning wins.