University of Nebraska Abusing Reimbursement System

A recent audit shows that University of Nebraska staff has been abusing the travel cost reimbursement system.

Tribal Relations Committee Moves On Initiative

The State-Tribal Relations Committee of the South Dakota legislature will move ahead with a Juvenile Justice Reinvestment Initiative.

Yankton County Ends Year In The Black

Yankton County will end the year with about two million dollars in the bank.

Changes In Voting Procedures Proposed

South Dakota’s incoming Secretary of State has lots of ideas for changes in voting procedures, and will have a package ready for the 2015 legislature.

South Dakota Utilities Go Slow On Renewable Energy

At least one power production company in South Dakota is taking a slow and steady approach to using renewable energy sources.

Gas Stations Seek Help With Leaky Tanks

Owners of the state’s gas stations and convenience stores are asking Iowa lawmakers to set up a state grant program to replace aging underground storage tanks for gas and diesel.

Senator Criticizes State Corrections Officials

A state senator is critical of Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning…and Lancaster County Attorney Joe Kelly for NOT filing criminal charges in the prison sentence miscalculation scandal.

Counties To Take 911 Text Calls

Beginning with the first full week of the New Year, two Nebraska counties will begin experimenting with taking 9-1-1 calls via text.

Interrogation Theories Being Tested

The U.S. military is testing an Iowa State University psychology professor’s theories about which tactics work best when questioning terrorism suspects.

SDSU Women Top UNI

Using a 19-2 run early in the first half, the South Dakota State women’s basketball team defeated Northern Iowa, 74-60, Monday in front of 1,984 fans in McLeod Arena.