Charter Schools To Be Considered

Nebraska lawmakers will again debate the merits of allowing charter schools in the 2016 session.

SDSU Enrollment Up

The Board of Regents says that fall enrollment at South Dakota State University rose a quarter of a percent, to twelve thousand, five hundred eighty nine students.

Asthma Report Released

An annual report gives Iowa good — but not glowing — scores for the state’s policies that impact children with asthma and allergies.

Obesity On The Rise In Nebraska

Nebraska ranks as the 20th most obese state in the country, according to a new study from the Trust for America’s Health.

County Fair Sets Record

A number of records were set this month at the state’s largest county fair in northwest Iowa.

Ag Economy Hits Plateau

Farm income is down and sectors of the Nebraska economy are feeling it.

Twins Keep Hopes Alive

Emergency starter Tommy Milone replaced an ill Phil Hughes and pitched the Minnesota Twins past the Cleveland Indians 4-2 on Monday night in a game crucial to the wild-card chances of both clubs.

Royals Fall In Extras

Chris Denorfia hit a pinch-hit home run leading off the bottom of the 11th inning to give the Chicago Cubs a 1-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Monday night.

MVFC Dominates Polls

Five Missouri Valley Football Conference schools are ranked in the Top 15 of the top-25 polls this week.

GPAC Names Football Best

Weekly football honors have been announced for the Great Plains Athletic Conference.