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Kimball Man Arrested for Alleged 2019 Sexual Assault of a Child
Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Kimball man following an investigation into a reported sexual assault of a child. In early April, the Nebraska State Patrol was made aware of a reported assault of a young child that had occurred in Kimball County in 2019. The initial report came to the…
Plan to transfer North Platte mail processing and distribution to Denver draws fire
U.S. Congress members representing the North Platte area are expressing their frustration with a Postal Service decision they say will have a negative impact on much of the state. USPS officials announced this week they intend to transfer operations of the North Platte Mail Processing and Distribution Center to Denver,…
U.S. and Mexico Dairy Industries Renew Commitment to Cross-Border Cooperation
CHIHUAHUA, MEXICO – Leading dairy representatives from the United States and Mexico met this week in Chihuahua, Mexico to renew their commitment to collaborate and advocate on mutually beneficial dairy policies. This was the sixth meeting between leading U.S. and Mexico dairy organizations since 2016. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and…
Pillen, state officials observe VE Day, announce new medal for surviving WWII veterans
Governor Jim Pillen Wednesday marked the 79th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day with a proclamation signing, and announcement of a special medal for surviving WWII veterans with Nebraska ties. The medal is an homage to the victory medal issued by the U.S. military, with the front of the medal…
Open House for Minatare Residents on 1% Sales and Use Tax Proposal set for Friday
Minatare residents are encouraged to attend an open house this week to learn more about Proposition 1, the primary election ballot initiative that proposes implementation of a 1% sales and use tax in the city. Supporters say the tax would fund essential infrastructure improvements, enhance community safety, and support downtown…
Busch Light corn cans to raise money for America’s farmers, ranchers
Busch Light has teamed up with Farm Rescue to raise money for America's farmers and ranchers. For each case of Corn Cans sold through June 2024, Busch Light said it will donate $0.10 – up to $200,000 – to its longtime partner Farm Rescue. Farm Rescue is a nonprofit dedicated…
Riverside Discovery Excited for Busy Season to Begin
The busy season is just around the corner for Riverside Discovery Center, and zoo staff have been working hard for the influx of foot traffic. With schools letting out for the year in just about a week or so, there will be a lot of kids and school groups patronizing…
Zephyrs beat Douglas in season opener
The WESTCO Zephyrs opened the 2024 legion season with a 12-5 home win at Cleveland Field over Douglas, Wyoming on Wednesday night. Carter Reisig, who played last year for Gering, made his return to the program last night and he got the start and struck out 11 in four plus…
D-9 District Track & Field results
Creek Valley hosted the D-9 Meet on Wednesday with Leyton emerging on top in the girls standings while Garden County took home the boys district title. Team standings are listed below and to look for all the individual results you can CLICK HERE. Team scores GIRLS Leyton 88 Arthur County…
K-State recommends scouting and addressing stripe rust to prevent loss of yield and quality
The appearance of stripe rust adds insult to injury to this year’s wheat crop, but Kansas growers should scout fields and have their management strategy ready for this yield- and quality-limiting disease. Stripe rust has now been detected in 35 Kansas counties, according to Wheat Ag Pest Monitor. While most of…