Drought Task Force Activated as SD Cattle Producers Cull Herds

South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard has activated the Drought Task Force to monitor the expanding areas of drought in the…

Seaboard Triumph Foods Plant to Open Soon in Sioux City

The Seaboard Triumph Foods pork processing facility in Sioux City, Iowa is on schedule to open this summer. Chief Operating…

Nebraskans May Vote on Property Taxes in 2018

Nebraska State Senator Steve Erdman of Bayard says he’s working with several groups to get a property tax reduction measure…

Uncertain Funding Clouds Medicaid Future

As part of the proposed health care reform under consideration in Congress, federal Medicaid spending would be cut more than eight hundred billion dollars over ten years.

USD Dealing With Flat Budget, Tuition Hike

South Dakota universities will increase tuition and fees about three percent this fall.

Above Normal Missouri River Runoff Expected Most of the Summer

The mountain snow pack that feeds the Missouri River basin is rapidly melting, and runoff into the system is increasing.

South Dakota Legislators Return to Pierre for a Special Session

South Dakota lawmakers will be back in Pierre Monday for a special session to debate a compromise on opening some lakes to more public access.

Mosquitoes Carry Old, New Disease Threats

The month of June brings warmer temperatures and an ample supply of moisture. Two ingredients that can lead to high mosquito populations right in our own back yards.

Twins Lose Trip Finale

Buster Posey had three hits and four RBIs, Hunter Pence added three doubles and scored three times, and the San Francisco Giants broke out of their offensive slump with a 13-8 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday that avoided a three-game sweep.

Royals Pound Padres

Mike Moustakas hit two home runs and Jake Junis pitched seven-plus solid innings to help the Kansas City Royals beat the San Diego Padres 8-3 on Sunday.