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Jacks Finish Strong

South Dakota State sent its four seniors out in style Saturday.

USF Stuns Wayne State

The third time was the charm for the USF women’s basketball team pulling the upset over No. 9 nationally ranked and the overall tournament top seed Wayne State, winning by a final score of 75-69 Saturday.

New ID Theft Warning

The U.S. Attorney for South Dakota says people should be watching for tax refund scams at this time of year.

Church Break-In Under Investigation

Authorities are continuing to investigate a recent case of vandalism at a church in Fort Thompson.

Nebraska Debates Federal Grants

A bill that would create an Aging Nebraskans Task Force and seek federal grant support is advancing in the state legislature.

Nursing College Receives Grant

The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing received $769,000 to enhance rural emergency and hospital care.

Bill Would Require Girls’ Detention Center

Democrats in the Iowa Senate have passed a bill that calls for the state to operate a facility for delinquent teenage girls that’s comparable to the facility in Eldora for delinquent boys.

Smoke Detector Program Continues

A spokesman for the Iowa Fire Marshal’s office says they are making progress in getting smoke detectors in every home.

EB5 Investigation Continues

The investigation into the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and its connections to the EB5 program and Northern Beef Packers moves to the legislature next week.

Electric Rates May Rise

Keeping the power flowing to rural homes and businesses won’t be a problem, but the cost could soar.

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