SD House Debate on School Funding Bill Halted by Procedural Move

A potential vote on a bill that would raise the state sales tax by a half cent was halted by a procedural move in the South Dakota House yesterday.

Jacks Outscored By Omaha

South Dakota State tied a single-game program record by making 15 3-pointers, but Omaha shot 59 percent from the floor and hung on for the 96-92 win, spoiling the Jackrabbits first chance at reaching 20 wins for the season.

Fargo Police Officer Shot, Not Expected to Survive

A FARGO NORTH DAKOTA POLICE OFFICER WHO RESPONDED TO A DOMESTIC INVOLVING AN ARMED SUSPECT IN A NORTH FARGO HOME WAS SHOT AND MORTALLY WOUNDED LAST NIGHT.

Shorthanded Huskers Lose

Nigel Hayes scored 20 points and Vitto Brown added a career-high 18 as Wisconsin defeated Nebraska 72-61 Wednesday night for its sixth-consecutive victory.

Cyclones Upset On Road

Zach Smith made two free throws with 18 seconds remaining in overtime to lead Texas Tech past No. 14 Iowa State 85-82 on Wednesday night.

Gophers Fall Short Again

Derrick Walton Jr. sparked Michigan’s strong start with 19 of his career-high 26 points in the first half, and the Wolverines hung on to beat Minnesota 82-74 Wednesday and give the Gophers their 13th consecutive loss.

Timberwolves Rally To Win

Karl-Anthony Towns had 35 points and 11 rebounds, and the Minnesota Timberwolves came back from 18 points down to stun the Toronto Raptors 117-112 on Wednesday night.

USD In Summit Softball Chase

South Dakota is picked to finish third in the Summit League Preseason Softball Coaches poll released Wednesday by the league office.

Coyote Guard Leaves

University of South Dakota basketball coach Craig Smith has confirmed that point guard Shy McClelland has permanently left the team after being suspended.

Iowa Senators Disagree on Education Funding

A debate over funding for K-12 education in the Iowa Senate included claims that many schools could be forced to cut their literacy programs.