Death Penalty Repeal A Tough Vote

A bill that would repeal the death penalty in Nebraska passed on first round on a 30 to 13 vote, and is scheduled to come back for further debate.

Amendments Delay Iran Nuke Vote

Republicans in the US Senate are trying to work through a number of proposed amendments to the Iran Nuclear Review Agreement.

Bill Would Require Review Of Iran Deal

A bill before the U.S. Senate would require any potential nuclear agreement with Iran to be reviewed by Congress.

Iowa Legislature Working Overtime

Friday was the last “scheduled” day for the 2015 Iowa legislative session.

Youth Minimum Wage Advances

Opponents say it’s unfair. Supporters say small businesses need it.

Budget Debate Looms

Nebraska lawmakers now get their chance to debate the 8-point-7(B)Billion dollar state budget for the next two years.

Twins Rock Sox

Trevor Plouffe hit his first grand slam in the majors and drove in career-high five runs, powering the Minnesota Twins past the Chicago White Sox 13-3 Sunday for a four-game sweep.

Weekend Draft For Big 10 Stars

Rounds two through seven of the NFL draft over the weekend brought calls to several Big 10 football stars.

Zenner, USD Pair NFL Signees

Former South Dakota State University standout running back Zach Zenner announced Saturday night that he has received an offer to join the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent.

Tigers Top Royals

Miguel Cabrera hit a two-run homer, Anibal Sanchez carried a perfect game into the sixth inning and the Detroit Tigers held on to beat the Kansas City Royals 6-4 Sunday to salvage a split of their four-game series.