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Names Released in Hamlin County Fatal Accident

An Estelline, S.D., man died Thursday afternoon in a crash involving a semi-truck and an utility terrain vehicle (UTV) north of Estelline.

Helping Nebraska Schools Get Ready to Re-open

The Nebraska Department of Education is working with local districts to help them get their kids back in the classrooms during the coronavirus pandemic.

Fears of an Enrollment Fall Fade

Earlier fears of fewer students on university campuses this fall seem to be fading.

One Dead in Lincoln County Crash

One person died and another person was injured Monday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash near Sioux Falls.

Farm Bureau Presidents Council Holds Virtual Meeting

Every July, Presidents of the 50 state Farm Bureaus along with Puerto Rico’s Farm Bureau President hold their council of…

Long Range Weather Trends Look Stable

Nebraska State Climatologist Martha Shulski moderated the July North Central Region Climate update and says the outlook for August through October looks relatively warm and dry

Technical Veterinary Service Advisor Says Worker Safety Important With Biosecurity

Ogena Solutions, a Canadian company that specializes in biosecurity in animal shelters, and veterinary services has advice for pork producers…

SD Governor Kristi Noem Working With State Schools on Reopening

Schools across South Dakota are working on plans to return their staff and students to the classrooms next month.

Nebraska Cattle Group Optimistic About Unicameral Passing Property Tax Relief

Nebraska State Senators are back in session starting today and will be meeting for seventeen days as they work to…

STC Executive Director Sees NEPA Reform As A Positive Move

Agriculture groups are welcoming announced changes by the Trump Administration to the National Environmental Policy Act. The final rule will…

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