Interest Rate Hikes to Trickle Down

The Federal Reserve increased the prime interest rate a quarter point Wednesday, with most banks now setting their base rate at four point seven five percent.

SD Senator John Thune; Lots of Questions for Facebook

Congress is turning up the heat on Facebook following reports that a political data firm employed by President Trumps 2016 campaign received personal information from up to fifty million profiles on the site.

District 18 Representative Mike Stevens Not Running for Re-election

Another veteran lawmaker has decided to step away from the legislature.

South Dakota Legislators Ready to Wrap up 2018 Session

While South Dakota lawmakers return to Pierre Monday for the final day of the 2018 session, there isn’t much expected to be on the agenda.

Iowa Businesses Optimistic

A new survey from the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) finds three-quarters of the business members expect increased sales in the second quarter of this year

University of Iowa Research on Hearing Loss & Dementia

Research at the University of Iowa on the use of cochlear implants to restore people’s hearing is continuing with a new grant from the National Institute Health.

Nebraska Senators Working on Tax Cuts

A revised tax cut proposal has cleared the Revenue Committee and now goes to the full Nebraska Unicameral for debate.

Vikings Re-Sign Kicker

The Minnesota Vikings have re-signed kicker Kai Forbath to a one-year contract after a strong finish to his 2017 season.

Honors Grow For Gross

National champion Seth Gross added to his growing list of awards Wednesday by being named Big 12 Conference Wrestler of the Year.

Iowa House Passes Budget Cuts

Republicans in the Iowa House have approved a plan to address an expected deficit in the current year’s state budget.