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Social Restrictions Not Going Back on in Nebraska……Yet

The number of new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Nebraska are rising at a record setting pace this week

Running for a District 21 House Seat

Jessica Hegge of Platte is one of three candidates running for the District 21 House seat.

La Nina Expected to Linger into Spring

It is becoming more likely that a La Nina will have an impact on winter weather across the northern plains

Minnesota State Lawmakers Approved Bonding Bill With Section 179 Tax Conformity

During their special session this week, Minnesota’s House and Senate approved the bonding bill containing Section 179 tax conformity. State…

Firefighters Battle Field Fire

A field fire about five miles north and west of Yankton Thursday afternoon was pushed by gusty winds and fueled by dry conditions.

National Weather Service Issues Official Winter Forecast

The National Weather Service issued the official winter outlook for the US.

Farm Group President Glad Senate Leader Working For More COVID Relief

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is scheduling a procedural vote on a Republican crafted COVID 19 relief bill for next…

OCM Seeing Increased Ag Concentration Problems With Recent Fines

The Organization for Competitive Markets has been voicing concern of the increased concentration not only in the meatpacking industry but…

ARC And PLC Enrollment Began This Week At County FSA Offices

Enrollment for the Agriculture Risk Coverage or Price Loss Coverage programs for the 2021 crop year began this week at…

Nebraska Farm Bureau Seeing Success With Health Insurance Plan

One of the major problems in rural America has been the skyrocketing cost of health insurance. Farmers and Ranchers have…

Recent Headlines

3 days ago in Local

SOUTH DAKOTA FLU PREVENTION, STATE EPIDEMIOLOGIST OFFERS INSIGHT

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – With the colder weather and more time indoors, families are sharing their love…

3 days ago in Local

BILL RESTRICTS FOREIGN OWNERSHIP OF ELECTRIC FACILITIES IN SOUTH DAKOTA

PIERRE, S.D. (Michael Doorn / KELO News) – The House and Energy Committee passed two bills unanimously on Friday, one…

3 days ago in Local

STATE NEEDS TO SPEND $106 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDS BY END OF YEAR

PIERRE, S.D. (Makenzie Huber / South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota must spend $106 million in remaining pandemic relief by the…

4 days ago in Local

AS STUDENT VIOLENCE RISES, STATE WANTS DISTRICTS TO HAVE OPTIONS

PIERRE, S.D. (Bart Pfankuch / South Dakota News Watch) – Whether caused by the pervasiveness of social media, an increase…

4 days ago in Local

LAWMAKERS WORRY ABOUT FEASIBILITY, SUSTAINABILITY OF RURAL HEALTH TRANSFORMATION PLAN

PIERRE, S.D. (Makenzie Huber / South Dakota Searchlight) – South Dakota’s workforce shortage and federal limitations on a $189.5 million…