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Yankton County Jail Needs More Staff

Yankton County Sheriff Jim Vlahakis says an increase in the number of prisoners in the county jail could be a safety issue.

Nebraska Pork Executive Says Proposed Hog Slaughter Plant Rule Is Positive

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has proposed to amend federal meat inspection regulations to repeal what the agency calls a…

Iowa Senator Calls On EPA Administrator To Follow President’s RFS Policy

The Trump administration is in the final stages of proposed changes to the Renewable Fuel Standard which could include cutting…

South Dakota Legislators Not Sold on Sports Betting

A Supreme Court decision this week could open up sports betting across the country.

Yankton County Goes “BIG” for Bridge Work

Three bridges over the James River in Yankton County will be rehabilitated under funds from the states “Bridge Improvement Grant” program.

Battery Mates Shine For Twins

Bobby Wilson hit a slider from St. Louis reliever Luke Gregerson into the left field stands for a two-run homer to cap a three-run seventh inning and Minnesota beat the Cardinals 4-1 on Tuesday night.

Royals Fall In Ninth

Joey Wendle drove in the winning run in the ninth to get Jonny Venters his first victory since 2012, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 6-5.

Husker Golfers Advance

A pair of University of Nebraska golfers have advanced to the next round of national qualifying for the U.S. Open Championship.

Coyotes Gain Transfer

South Dakota men’s basketball coach Todd Lee has announced that Cody Kelley, who previously spent three seasons with the Wyoming basketball team, will join the Coyotes as a graduate transfer beginning with the 2018-19 season.

Jacks Add Assistants

South Dakota State University’s men’s basketball coach T.J. Otzelberger announced Tuesday the addition of Curtis Weathers as assistant coach.

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