Death Penalty Petition Bring Out Both Sides

Petitioners are out across the state, asking Nebraskans to sign a petition to place the death penalty on the November ballot.

Milone, Twins Slow Cards

Tommy Milone gave up one run in seven innings and the Minnesota Twins squeaked out a 3-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday night.

Royals Win Again

Joe Blanton picked up his first victory in nearly two years with five solid innings and Alcides Escobar equaled his career high with four RBIs as the Kansas City Royals pounded the Milwaukee Brewers 10-2 on Wednesday night.

Gators Oust Canes

Harrison Bader led off the game with the first of Florida’s four home runs, Alex Faedo and two relievers combined on a four-hitter, and the Gators knocked Miami out of the College World Series with a 10-2 win Wednesday night.

Timberwolves Unveil Facility

The Minnesota Timberwolves held a grand opening for their shiny new downtown practice facility on Wednesday, hoping that it can help end a decade of futility in the NBA.

USD Announces Staff Changes

University of South Dakota Director of Athletics David Herbster is reorganizing his administration and promoting current staff members in the process.

Update on Marina Death

The Yankton County Sheriff’s Office says 54 year old Richard Minder, of Sioux Falls, drowned in the Lewis & Clark Lake Marina last night.

Native American Services Fair in Omaha on Thursday

Native American families will have an opportunity to access healthcare, supportive, specialty services with agencies lined up to offer help in an atmosphere that caters to family.

Biodiesel Producers in Washington

Nearly 120 biodiesel producers are in Washington D.C. this week, meeting with members of Congress.

Biosecurity Struggles Cause Problems with Fight Against Avian Influenza

USDA officials say there have been slips in biosecurity practices and environmental factors that have impacted the avian influenza outbreak.