No Deal Yet On Iowa Budget

Iowa Governor Terry Branstad says he’s a “realist” and it will likely be sometime in June before he and legislators resolve their differences over a state budget plan.

Death Penalty Drugs Ordered

Last week state officials announced the purchase of two drugs, pancuronium bromide and sodium thiopental, in order to carry out the death penalty.

Nebraska State Spending Debated

Nebraska Legislative Budget Committee Chairman, Senator Heath Mello of Omaha, defends his committee against criticism from another senator.

Timberwolves Will Pick First

The Minnesota Timberwolves have won the NBA draft lottery, the first time since 2004 the team with the worst record won the No. 1 pick.

Twins Blast Liriano, Pirates

Brian Dozier got Minnesota started with a home run in the first inning and Trevor Plouffe hit a two-run shot in a six-run second as the Twins built an early 7-0 lead then held on for an 8-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.

Royals Blank Reds

Yordano Ventura, Kelvin Herrera and Wade Davis combined on a four-hitter and the Kansas City Royals beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-0 on Tuesday night.

Jacks Earn Baseball Honors

Six South Dakota State University baseball players, led by three-time selection Adam Bray, were announced as all-Summit League honorees at a pre-tournament banquet Tuesday night.

Union Acts For Peterson

The players’ union has asked a federal court to hold the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell in contempt in the Adrian Peterson case.

House Ag Committee Bill on COOL Repeal

A bill will be introduced in the House Ag Committee this week to repeal mandatory Country of Origin labeling for…

Vilsack Say COOL in Congress’s Court

On Monday the WTO declared the U.S. Country of Origin Meat Labeling law trade distorting. U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack…