School Resource Officer Approved

The Yankton School Board has approved an agreement with the City of Yankton to provide a school resource police officer.

New President For Avera Sacred Heart

The new President of Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton is a long time employee.

Farmers Union President Skeptical About Possible Rail Merger

Last week, Canadian Pacific Railroad officials approached CSX rail leaders about a proposed merger than would have had a market…

Nebraska Farm Group Hoping For Tax Code Revamping

Utah Senator Orrin Hatch is in line to become chairman of the Senate Finance Committee next year if Republicans gain…

World Food Prize Events Underway

Many of the world’s top scientists, agricultural researchers, and government leaders are visiting Iowa this week for the annual World Food Prize events.

Results Of Corrections Investigation Turned In

Governor Dave Heineman says the Nebraska State Patrol has handed the results of its investigation into the prison sentence miscalculations by Corrections officials over to prosecutors.

Early Voting Brings Change To Campaigns

Political experts say the phenomenon of “early” voting has changed the dynamics of modern campaigns.

South Dakota Producers Battling Swine Viruses

South Dakota State Veterinarian Dr. Dustin Oedekoven says since May of 2013, South Dakota has had 38 cases of swine…

Chambers Spars With Governor On Corrections

A member of the special Nebraska legislative committee investigating the release of serial killer Nikko Jenkins from prison fired back at Governor Dave Heineman.

Minnesota Farm Bureau Working For Property Tax Reform

Neither of Minnesota’s candidates running for Governor are likely to cut property taxes for the state’s farmers and ranchers. Incumbent…