River Run Off To Be Near Normal

Even though dry conditions continue across much of the Missouri River basin, it looks like run off may be fairly close to normal.

Secretary Of Education Explains Common Core

Education Department Secretary Dr. Melody Schopp says the standards are designed to eventually help students find jobs.

Ryan Undergoes Surgery

Twins general manager Terry Ryan underwent successful neck surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., on Tuesday, the club announced.

GPAC Tabs Weekly Best

Morningside’s Danny Rudeen and Concordia’s Bailey Morris are the Players of the Week in the Great Plains Athletic Conference.

Crofton Star To Shrine Game

Crofton High School lineman Jake Guenther has been named to the North roster for this summer’s Nebraska Shrine football game.

USD Vaulter Tops Summit

South Dakota pole vaulter Bethany Firsick was named the Summit League Women’s Indoor Track and Field Athlete of the Week on Tuesday.

Jacks Nab Summit Awards

–South Dakota State earned three of the league’s weekly swimming and diving awards this week following its performance at the Minnesota Challenge.

Harsh Winter Damaging Roads

Extreme temperature swings force surfaces to expand and contract more than normal.

Fracking Bill Gains Support

A bill that would put new requirements on companies undertaking hydraulic fracturing — or fracking — in Nebraska is drawing little opposition in the Unicameral.

Proposed Budget In Red

Iowa State Auditor Mary Mosiman (MOHZ-man) says the budget plan Governor Terry Branstad drew up for legislators has a 144-million…