Keystone XL Hearings Preparation Underway

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission is preparing for several days of hearings in late July on the recertification of the Keystone XL pipeline route.

Death Penalty Could Become a Ballot Issue

The Nebraska Unicameral voted to repeal the death penalty, which also withstood a veto by Governor Pete Ricketts.

New Group To Manage Water Drainage

Members have now been named to the newly formed “River Basin Natural Resource District Oversight Advisory Task Force.”

Twins Rained Out In Boston

The Minnesota Twins game at the Boston Red Sox was postponed on Monday because of wet grounds and a forecast of heavy rain during the day.

Hoiberg Leaving Ames

Iowa State’s beloved “Mayor” is gone, lured to the riches and challenges of the NBA.

Timberwolves To Play In Canada

The Minnesota Timberwolves will play two preseason games in Canada as part of the fourth annual NBA Canada Series.

Nebraska Governor on Death Penalty Repeal

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts needed to change the votes of three senators to sustain his veto of the bill ending capital punishment in Nebraska.

Alzheimer’s Disease Research Promising

An Iowa State University researcher will travel to Seattle this week to discuss a promising study about memory loss caused by Alzheimer’s disease.

Iowa Legislators Continue Budget Work

Negotiators have struck a tentative deal on a state budget “framework” for Iowa.

Farm Rescue Taking Applications

Farm Rescue is now taking applications for families needing help with their haying or even harvesting activities.