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• Police Spokesman Sam Clemens says that the burglary happened between 1 and 2 a.m. Sunday and was reported to authorities Monday morning.
• Clemens says that more than one suspect is believed to have been involved, but police don't know precisely how many. Clemens declined to say how the suspects got inside the school beyond saying they used forced entry.
• School officials report that the three trophies were valued at $300 apiece.
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• OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- The amount of water flowing into the Missouri River is expected to remain lower than usual, so officials are conserving water in the river's reservoirs.
• Officials said Tuesday the drought continues to affect the river because much of the snowmelt and rainfall in the seven-state region is being absorbed into the soil.
• The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers predicts the amount of runoff flowing into the river this year will be about 79 percent of normal.
• So the corps has been releasing only enough water for a minimal navigation channel on the river. The navigation season could be shortened by as much as 15 days if the summer is dry.
• But officials warn the risk of flooding is roughly normal along the river, so flood-prone locations could still have problems.
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• SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) -- One-time U.S. House of Representatives candidate Matt Varilek has a new job with the Small Business Administration.
• Varilek has been appointed regional administrator for the SBA.
• U.S. Sen. Tim Johnson applauded Varilek's appointment. Varilek has worked for both Johnson and former Sen. Tim Daschle.
• Says Johnson, "With his private sector experience and strong roots in the region, Matt is exceptionally well prepared to deliver results for the small businesses of South Dakota and the rest of Region 8."
• Varilek lost the House seat to incumbent Kristi Noem.
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• PIERRE, S.D. (AP) -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says the federal court in Wyoming has upheld a management plan for the Black Hills National Forest.

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