Siren Testing to Happen in Yankton Next Week

Siren testing will be conducted for the western side of Yankton next week in order to best identify where sirens should be installed.

James River Back-ups Have Yankton Officials Concerned

The sediment that washes into the mouth of the James River has caused several back-ups, but the Corps of Engineers isn’t interested in fixing it.

Hochstein Among Nebraska Honorees

All-American and 12-year NFL veteran Russ Hochstein join Nebraska’s all-time leading tackler Barrett Ruud in a group of four Huskers being inducted into the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame in 2014

Twins Duo Await All Star Action

A pair of Minnesota Twins will hope to help the American League in Tuesday night’s All Star game at Target Field.

Hometown Heroes Come Up Short

Oakland’s Yoenis Cespedes became the first repeat winner of the All-Star home run derby in 15 years, powering his way past Cincinnati’s Todd Frazier by a whopping 9-1 in the final round Monday night.

Summit Sets WBB Slate

The Summit League has announced its 2014-15 women’s basketball schedule.

Coyotes Set Swimming Schedule

Home and away duals with in-state rival South Dakota State and a home opener against Minnesota State highlight the 2014-15 swimming and diving schedule released by head coach Jason Mahowald.

Legislation to Block Federal Acquisition of Nebraska and South Dakota Lands Failed

An amendment that would have prevented the federal government from acquiring Nebraska and South Dakota lands without state approval failed in the Senate last week.

South Dakota Adds to the Budget Reserve Fund

Senator Tim Rave says the state has nailed the budget for another year, adding more surplus dollars to the Budget Reserve Fund.

Michigan Company Chosen for South Dakota Autism Services Study

Health Management Associates out of Lansing, Michigan will be studying South Dakota’s services for autism spectrum disorders.