Merrifeld Streaks Despite Loss

Dee Gordon got three hits and drove in two runs as the high-scoring Seattle Mariners extended baseball’s best record with a 6-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals.

Cell Phone Restrictions Pass

With strong bipartisan support, the Minnesota Senate passed a bill that would increase the penalties for drivers using a cell phone in crashes involving death or serious injury.

Iowa Wind Power Coalition Formed

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds and business leaders announced a statewide coalition of renewable energy supporters they say will push for policies that grow wind energy investments in Iowa.

Sports Betting Bills Still Alive in the Iowa Legislature

Sports betting bills still being debated in the Iowa Legislature

Iowa D.O.T. Running Low on Road Salt

Iowa Department of Transportation officials are asking legislators to help ensure their dwindling stockpile of road salt is properly replenished

Nebraska Lawmakers Debate “Right to Farm” Bill

A bill aimed at protecting Nebraska agriculture operations was heavily debated by lawmakers on Monday.

USDA Report Numbers Largely as Expected

USDA’s April Supply and Demand Report came in largely as expected. The bigger quarterly stocks on corn were worked into…

Flood Relief Continues to Pour Into Nebraska

Flood relief continues to pour into Nebraska from all over the country. There have been generous monetary donations, but the…

CPS Signup Deadline Approaching

The Conservation Stewardship Program enrollment deadline is May 10 for 2019 fiscal-year funding. South Dakota NRCS CSP Coordinator Jessica Michalski…

National Injunction Sought on WOTUS

Texas’s attorney general is asking a federal court in the state to issue a national injunction on the 2015 Waters…