Administrators Hoping for Fall School Start

Public school students in Nebraska will not return to their classrooms this spring due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Spring Weather May Stick Around

The milder spring weather anticipated this week could be a preview of the next few months.

Unemployment Claims Continue to Rise

Claims for unemployment benefits continue to surge across the country and in South Dakota.

Weekend File For April 19, 2020. Dealing with the Pandemic

The Yankton City Commission this week debated an additional safety advisory dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.

Using the Rainy Day Fund

The Iowa legislative session is on hold, hoping to return to Des Moines at the end of the month.

Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index Plunges

The Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index plunged to its lowest level ever this month as the impacts of the pandemic are being felt across the region.

Pandemic Highlights Need For Better Rural Broadband Access

The coronavirus pandemic is highlighting the need to address the lack of broadband access for Rural America. That’s according to…

NCBA Policy Chair Says Study Shows Cattle Producers Seeing Staggering Losses

A study released this week commissioned by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says as a result of the COVID 19…

Senators Ask USDA For Release Of CARES Act Aid

Farm state lawmakers are asking USDA to expedite payments to farmers as approved in the CARES Act, plus provide immediate…

RFA President Says Refineries Request For Total RFS Waiver Is Ridiculous

Five oil state Governors are asking the Environmental Protection Agency for a complete waiver for all oil and gas companies…