Today is Veterans Day, and some of Nebraska's top elected officials released statements in honor of the men and women who have proudly served our country. Governor Pete Ricketts: “Nebraska is home to around 127,000 veterans who bravely served our country in every corner of the globe. Their service to…
Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts on Thursday signed an executive order declaring that the POW/MIA flag must be displayed at all State Building Division (SBD) managed properties that display the flag of the United States of America. “During my administration, the State of Nebraska has worked to become the most veteran-…
Striv and the Nebraska Rural Radio Association are excited to announce their cooperative agreement to join efforts in enhancing the game experience for Nebraska fans, students, athletes, schools and their communities. The collaboration will begin with two projects. The first is a combined effort in coverage of high school athletics…
Wyoming’s fight against COVID-19 appears to be entering a new, concerning phase due to the Delta variant, according to the Wyoming Department of Health. Dr. Alexia Harrist, state health officer and state epidemiologist with WDH, said the Delta variant is dominant in Wyoming right now, with most new cases in…
LINCOLN – Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) Director Steve Wellman has announcedthe hiring of Cicely Batie for the position of assistant director. Batie, who has education andexperience in agricultural economics, natural resources, and trade, began working at NDA in lateJune. “Cicely is a native Nebraskan, growing up on her family…
Concert tickets will go on sale Friday, July 16 GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (July 13, 2021) — The Nebraska State Fair is excited to welcome the“Happy Together Tour,” country rock band Kevin Costner & Modern West, Banda LosSebastianes and country music singer Jon Pardi to State Fair attendees on August 30,September…
The 100th Oregon Trail Days Parade will be Saturday, July 10, in downtown Gering and this year’s theme is “Celebrating 100 years of our Legendary Past.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqbvyBCEARc The parade will host various entries, including Longhorns, which will have a meet and greet tonight at 6:30 p.m. east of Platte Valley…
Lexington, Neb. -- Dr. Dale Grotelueschen of Harvard, Nebraska on Tuesday received the Nebraska Rural Radio Association's 34th annual Service to Agriculture Award. Dr. Grotelueschen earned his doctor of veterinary medicine from the University of Missouri in 1974, followed by his master of science in clinical science from Colorado State…
Rob and Natalie Anderson and their family were named the 2021 Lexington AreaChamber of Commerce Farm Family of the Year during the chamber’s annual banquet Friday.They are the third generation of the family to receive the designation, with Rob’sgrandparents, Florence and Harlan Anderson receiving the award in 1983, and his…
As the school year winds down to a close, summer vacation is on the minds for most area students. Fortunately, one of Scottsbluff's coolest attractions is gearing up for the summer season, as crews will be filling Westmoor Pool with water on Wednesday ahead of the grand opening later this…
