Chronic Wasting Disease Not a Huge Threat to Wild Herds

While there have been multiple instances of CWD in captive deer herds in Iowa, the Department of Natural Resources says cases in wild herds are still rare.

Vikings Drubbed By Pack

Julius Peppers returned an interception 49 yards for a touchdown, Aaron Rodgers threw for three scores, and the Green Bay Packers routed the Minnesota Vikings 42-10 on Thursday night.

Royals Gain Advantage

Mike Moustakas homered leading off the 11th inning, and the Kansas City Royals kept rolling in their first postseason in 29 years.

Jacks Open League Play

The South Dakota State University football team opens Missouri Valley Football Conference play Saturday, traveling to Illinois State in a battle between nationally ranked teams.

Coyotes Meet Salukis

The University of South Dakota opens MVFC play by facing a league team they will meet for the first time since joining the conference in 2012.

T-Wolves Big Man Rests

Minnesota Timberwolves big man Nikola Pekovic took the day off from training camp on Thursday as the team looks to reduce the wear and tear on him that has led to injuries the last two years.

Area Schools Awarded Nation’s Highest Honor

Four schools in South Dakota, four in Nebraska, and five in Iowa received the National Blue Ribbon Award for their academic excellence.

Utility Companies Reporting Scams Targeting Small Businesses

Several utility companies across the Midwest are reporting scams that are targeting their customers.

Nebraska Ballot Change a Logical One

According to Nebraska Secretary of State, John Gale, changing the gubernatorial ticket to replace Lavon Heidemann’s name with Mike Foley’s avoids voter confusion.

Avoidable Crimes Result of Premature Release of Inmates

Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman says most of the problems that led to the early release of hundreds of inmates are fixed.