Power Company Expansion Approved

Northwestern Energy is looking at a major upgrade of their electric transmission facilities in and near Yankton.

Committee To Meet On EB5

The Government Operations and Audit Committee of the South Dakota legislature is meeting today in Pierre.

Drought Ends In Much Of Nebraska

A stormy, destructive June did provide some benefit to Nebraska.

Iowa Counting Small Animals

Iowa’s annual roadside survey of small game animals, from pheasants to quail to rabbits, is now underway.

Riverboat Casino To Close

The Iowa Supreme Court has denied a temporary stay that has allowed the Argosy Casino riverboat in Sioux City to stay open.

Drivers Licenses Proposed For Nebraska Illegals

Nebraska State Senator Jeremy Nordquist of Omaha is working on legislation that would allow certain illegal immigrants to get driver’s licenses in Nebraska.

Huskers, Hawkeye On Watch List

The Big Ten Conference has announced its fourth annual football Players to Watch list, with two Nebraska players and one from Iowa named.

Timberwolves Add Free Agent

The Minnesota Timberwolves and free-agent guard Mo Williams have agreed to a one-year deal worth $3.75 million.

Ex-Twins Key Royals Trade

The Toronto Blue Jays have traded right-hander Liam Hendriks and catcher Erik Kratz to the Kansas City Royals for infielder Danny Valencia.

Lancer Women Earn Honors

The Mount Marty College women’s basketball program was named a top honoree in the NAIA division on the WBCA Academic Top 25 Team Honor Rolls for the 2013-14 season by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association.