Less Bacteria, More Algae in Iowa Lakes

Sunny days with less rainfall have helped clear up some of the bacteria problems in the water at Iowa park beaches.

Iowa Governor Vetoes School Spending

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad has been hinting for weeks that he was unhappy with the legislature’s bipartisan compromise on education funding.

Caution Needed With Fireworks Displays

Everyone loves a backyard fireworks display or attending a big show on the 4th of July.

OSHA Investigating Nebraska Explosion

The U-S Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration opened an investigation into Wednesday’s explosion at Sapp Bros. in West Point, Nebraska.

Teachers Win Presidential Awards

Two teachers in South Dakota received recognition from President Obama this week.

Pipeline Hearing Set

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission will hold a public hearing Monday on the Keystone XL pipeline project.

Haze Imported From Canada

Colorful sunrises and sunsets, hazy skies and an occasional whiff of smoke, it’s all related to massive fires far to our north in Canada.

Cool And Wet Summer Forecast

The latest climate outlook for the northern plains points to a cool, relatively wet summer.

Region On Terror Alert

“If you see something, say something.”

New Law Encourages Bicycling

A new South Dakota state law should make it easier for people to get out and about on their bicycles.