OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A Nebraska state senator and former Bellevue City Council member became the first Democrat to announce a bid for governor Monday. State Sen. Carol Blood promised to try to unite Nebraskans. “I love Nebraska, but I know we can do better,” said Blood, who grew up near Hastings. “Our collaborative efforts…… read more »
Category Archives: State News
House Leader Renews Call For AG Resignation
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota lawmakers are being asked to call a special session to consider impeaching Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg for his conduct in a car crash last year that killed a pedestrian. In a joint statement released Thursday, the House Speaker, House Republican leader and House Democratic leader laid out a…… read more »
Procession Route Set For Nebraska Man Killed In Afghanistan
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Police have announced the procession route through Omaha for the body of a Marine who died in a suicide bombing in Afghanistan. The body of 23-year-old Cpl. Daegan Page will be transported starting at 1:30 p.m. Friday from Eppley Airfield in Omaha to Braman Mortuary in southwest Omaha, police said. The…… read more »
Noem Orders Personalized Desk
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s order for a customized, personal desk from a state prison work program will cost nearly $9,000 after modifications such as brass embossing, a gun drawer with leather inserts and a footrest were added to the order. The governor’s spokesman Ian Fury said Friday that taxpayers…… read more »
Avon Couple Wants Restraining Order Extended Against Mayor
AVON, S.D. (AP) — An Avon, South Dakota couple is seeking to extend a temporary restraining order against their city’s mayor which they accuse of fatally shooting one of their dogs. Mathew and Ashley Counts have been granted a temporary restraining order against Mike Petrik which runs through Sept. 20. The couple is seeking to…… read more »
Woman Tossed By Bison At Custer State Park
A woman walked away with bumps and bruises after being tossed by a bison over the weekend at Custer State Park. According to Kobee Stalder, the visitor services program manager at Custer State Park, the woman was headed back to her cabin at Custer State Park near the State Game Lodge around 5 p.m. on…… read more »
South Dakota Universities Battling Criminal Networks
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — Four universities in South Dakota are partnering on a new center to disrupt criminal networks. The schools will use a $4 million state grant to create the Center for Understanding and Disrupting the Illicit Economy. South Dakota Mines in Rapid City, South Dakota State University in Brookings, Dakota State University…… read more »
South Dakota’s Nursing Shortage Growing
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota is facing a shortage of nurses at a time when they are needed most, officials say. Stress, long hours and fear of infection during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic have caused more nurses than usual to leave the field, move to other states or retire early. From 2015 to…… read more »
Map Showing Nebraska COVID Numbers Misleading
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska currently appears relatively safe on some national websites tracking the spread of COVID-19, but state health officials say those maps aren’t accurate. The problem is that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been using different data for Nebraska since the state retired its website that reported virus figures…… read more »
Nine Arrested In Sturgis Sex Trafficking Sting
STURGIS, S.D. (AP) — Nine men have been arrested as the result of a sex trafficking sting operation during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The South Dakota U.S. Attorney’s Office said several law enforcement agencies were involved in the operation that began Aug. 6 and ended Aug. 12. The men range in age from 22 to…… read more »
