Appreciating the Veterans

Memorial Day is a good time to thank a veteran and think about what their service means.

State Owned Ranch Leased Out

An eight-thousand-acre ranch in northwest South Dakota, owned by the state, was put up in a lease auction last week.

Twins Blank Sox, Sweep

Jake Odorizzi allowed one hit in 5 1/3 scoreless innings, and Eddie Rosario and Max Kepler each hit three-run homers as the Minnesota Twins completed a sweep of the Chicago White Sox with a 7-0 win on Sunday afternoon.

Ohio State Edges Huskers

The durable left arms of Griffan Smith and Andrew Magno carried Ohio State to an improbable Big Ten Tournament title.

Augie Suffers First Setback

Following a three-hour lightning delay – and then another 90-minute delay in the second inning – the Augustana softball team dropped a 7-2 decision to Texas A&M Kingsville in the opening round of the NCAA DII Championship Series.

Royals Win In Tenth

Whit Merrifield got a lucky hop on an RBI single in the 10th inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the New York Yankees 8-7 despite blowing a six-run lead.

Omaha Claims Summit Crown

Summit League Pitcher of the Year Payton Kinney turned in another sterling performance on the mound for Omaha and it led the Mavericks to their first Summit League Baseball Championship Saturday as they defeated Oral Roberts 4-0 in a winner take all game.

Vandals Hit Downtown Yankton

More vandalism has been found in and around downtown Yankton

Nebraska Property Tax Relief Fades Away

The last chances for Nebraska Senators to pass property tax relief may have faded away for this session.

Robo-Call Control Bill Passes the Senate

The Senate approved the bipartisan Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACED) Act by a vote of 97-1.