Preparing for the Next Rally

The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally had hundreds of thousands of bikers and visitors again this year, with few incidents. State Director…

More Nebraska Property Tax Cuts

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts held a news conference last week to highlight the progress made in tax cutting. He said…

Healing the Parishes

A former church employee pleaded guilty to embezzling $324,000 from two Catholic parishes in Tabor and Lesterville. Steven Bares appeared…

SD Legislators Concerned About Pay Raises

Members of the South Dakota legislatures interim Appropriations Committee were concerned with the money used to give state Highway Patrol…

Stepping Up the Campaign

Most legislative candidates are stepping up their campaigns, especially as early voting begins this week. Julie Auch of Lesterville is…

Fatalities Reported in Crashes in Aurora & Lawrence Counties

One person died Friday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash east of Stickney. Names of the two people involved have not…

The Weekend File – The Yankton City Commission Audit Report & Economic Development

The Yankton City Commission this week got a catch-up report and also approved more steps toward economic development. The first…

Delivering Tax Relief

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts says he and the legislature have delivered historic levels of tax relief, but more people need…

Raises for SD Highway Patrol Troopers

Members of the interim Appropriations Committee of the South Dakota legislature appeared to be puzzled by raises given to state…

Mid America Economy Feeling Headwinds

The Mid America region is feeling more negative economic pressures. Creighton University economics professor Ernie Goss says there are more…