Augie Prepares For Duke

Augustana University men’s basketball is set to open its 95th season on Friday, Nov. 4 with its lone exhibition game of the year.

Debate on Cost of Death Penalty Continues in Nebraska

Earlier this year Creighton University Economics Professor Ernie Goss released a report that says Nebraska’s death penalty costs taxpayers $14.6-million a year.

Payments Coming in from Private Companies That Manage Medicaid

State officials will pay the three private companies that manage care for Iowa Medicaid patients 33-million dollars more than was outlined in the original contract

Navigators Helping People With ACA Insurance Sign Up

Enrollment is now underway for 2017 insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Those who don’t have coverage through their job, or are self-employed can look to the insurance marketplace.

Poll Shows Voters Oppose SE Community College Bonding Measure

The Nebraska Vote No 369 Coalition released results of a poll of 2300 voters in the 15 county region served…

CRP Rental Payments Go Out

Conservation Reserve Program rental payments went out the end of last month with $1.7 million distributed nationally. South Dakota State…

NPPC Working with Obama Administration to Open Argentina Pork Market

The National Pork Producers Council is working with the Obama Administration to strengthen trade ties with Argentina and get that…

Biodiesel Industry Pushes for Tax Incentive Extension

The National Biodiesel Board wants Congress to extend the biodiesel tax incentive before it expires at the end of this…

Egg Farmers Eye China Export Market

The National Association of Egg Farmers is exploring various trade opportunities for its industry. Association President Ken Klippen says although…

Nebraska Senators Will Have to Deal with Budget Shortfall

The slowdown in tax revenue could leave Nebraska with a nine hundred-million-dollar budget hole next year.