Legislature Attempting to Address Overcrowded Nebraska Prisons

Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson says prosecutors must not be blamed for the state’s overcrowded prisons.

Nebraska Communities Target of Recent Utility Scams

Nebraska Public Power District officials are concerned about recent scammers targeting utility customers.

Veto Expected on Higher Nebraska Gas Tax

Nebraska State Senators have sent on to final reading a measure to raise the state’s gas tax six cents a gallon over four years to fund roads and bridges.

More Cases of Bird Flu In Minnesota

Tuesday afternoon, Minnesota State Health officials announced USDA has confirmed eight more cases of highly pathogenic Avian Influenza in turkey farms in Minnesota.

Regents Executive Director Retires

Jack Warner, the Executive Director of the South Dakota Board of Regents will be retiring at the end of June.

University Funding Tight

It was a fairly flat year for funding increases for education in South Dakota.

Different Approach Needed On Workforce Shortage

One of the big pushes for the last couple of years in the South Dakota legislature was work force development.

Changes Coming To South Dakota Retirement System

The trustees of the South Dakota State Retirement System are looking at some changes to make sure the fund does not run short in the future.

Coyote Earns National Award

South Dakota junior first baseman Yvon Minogue was named 2015 Louisville Slugger/NFCA Division I National Player of the Week for the period ended April 12.

Rough Week For Molitor

The Minnesota Twins have presented new manager Paul Molitor with quite a challenge after his first regular season week in charge.