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Nebraska Severe Weather Assessment Underway

Much of Nebraska was damaged from snow, rain and flooding from late March into of April.

Nebraska Senator Reintroduces Livestock Haulers Legislation

Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse has reintroduced the Transporting Livestock Across America Safety Act. The measure provides that hours of service…

CFRA Pleased Compromises Reached On Property Tax Relief Legislation

The Nebraska Legislature’s Revenue Committee on a 6 to 0 vote approved an amended version of LB 289 and sent…

Graduation Weekend at USD

It is graduation day this Saturday at the University of South Dakota and the first for Sheila Gestring as President.

Storm Spotter Training

Despite the cool rainy weather, we could see a change to warmer, stormy weather in the next few weeks.

Farmers Union Enterprise Wants The EPA To Approve Higher Ethanol Blends

The five state farmers union groups that make up the Farmers Union Enterprises are pleased the EPA has put forward…

Transportation Executive Says It’s Positive President Met With Leaders On Infrastructure

This week, President Donald Trump met with Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to talk about…

Menno School Using State Grant for New Ag Lab

The South Dakota Department of Labor has awarded over one million dollars to schools in workforce development grants.

Perez, Twins Shut Down Astros

Martin Perez pitched eight scoreless innings in his longest start in two seasons, and Jonathan Schoop hit a towering two-run homer to help the Minnesota Twins beat the Houston Astros 6-2.

Jones Steps Down At UND

University of North Dakota men’s basketball coach Brian Jones is stepping down to join the staff at Illinois State.

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