Regional Economic Indicator Lower

The Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index for March, a leading economic indicator for a nine-state region stretching from North Dakota to Arkansas, fell from February’s reading.

Summit Attendance Rates High

The Summit League owns the highest session attendance mark of any NCAA Division I postseason conference this season.

Second Husker Departs

Nebraska guard Tarin Smith has announced he’s transferring, making him the second player to leave the program in two days.

Twins Top Yankees

Masahiro Tanaka gave up three runs in 4 1-3 innings Tuesday and declared himself healthy and ready for the season following the New York Yankees’ 3-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins.

USD Standouts Honored

South Dakota junior Amber Eichkorn and senior Cody Snyder have been named Summit League Outdoor Track and Field Athletes of the Week for the period ended March 29, as released by the league office on Tuesday.

Coyote Earns Weekly Award

South Dakota junior Yvon Minogue was named the Summit League Softball Co-Player of the Week.

New Superintendent for Sioux Falls Schools Not Unfamiliar With the Job

The Sioux Falls School District will be led by the current Superintendent of the Kearney (NE) School District.

Taxes and Fees For Roads and Bridges in SD Go Up April 1

The 2015 session of the South Dakota legislature has ended. Lawmakers had one final day on Monday to decide on three bills vetoed by Governor Dennis Daugaard.

South Dakota Legislative Session Ended

The 2015 session of the South Dakota legislature has ended. Lawmakers had one final day on Monday to decide on three bills vetoed by Governor Dennis Daugaard.

Medicare Changes in House Budget Resolution

The US House passed a budget resolution that could make major changes in how Medicare operates.