FEMA Encourages Preparation

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is encouraging individuals, families, work places, schools and organizations to get prepared now.

Daugaard Testifies On Endangered Species Act

South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard offered testimony on the Endangered Species Act at a House Natural Resources Committee hearing in Washington, D.C.

Ho Chunk Plans Expansion

Ho Chunk Incorporated, the economic development company owned by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, is planning on more development in and around the Sioux City metro area in western Iowa.

No Comment From Iowa Regents President

The president of the Iowa Board of Regents says his official response to a call for his resignation is “no comment.”

Site Nominated For Super Fund Money

The U-S Environmental Protection Agency is nominating a polluted site in northeast Nebraska to be put on its Superfund list, potentially putting it in line for federal clean-up dollars.

Trans-Canada Changes Plans

TransCanada has announced it will end efforts to use eminent domain to secure the Keystone XL route through Nebraska…and, instead, will file an application with the Nebraska Public Service Commission.

Twins Tread Water, Split DH

After splitting a doubleheader with Cleveland, the Minnesota Twins remain a game and a half out of a wild card spot.

Royals Close On Jays

Eric Hosmer hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the top of the 10th inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 5-3 on Wednesday night to clinch home-field advantage in an AL Division Series.

Confident Peterson Leads Vikings

Adrian Peterson says he’s still the NFL’s best running back at age 30 and could have played in the pros at 18 had league rules allowed.

Jackrabbit, Coyote Earn Honors

South Dakota State’s Grant Smith was named Summit League Men’s Golfer of the Month while Denver’s Katharina Baratta and South Dakota’s Brenna Lervick garnered the Women’s Golfer of the Month awards.