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.

Jacks Sweep Denver

One win earned a regular season title for the women and another kept the men in second place as South Dakota State swept Denver in basketball action.

Coyotes Split With NDSU

A huge comeback earned a South Dakota women’s win while the Coyote men were thumped by the Summit League leaders in Thursday basketball.

Hawkeyes Fall To Hoosiers

Will Sheehey scored 19 of his career-high 30 points in the first half to lead Indiana over No. 20 Iowa 93-86 on Thursday night in a game that was postponed last week.