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April rise in Nebraska economic indicator points to future growth
Nebraska’s Leading Economic Indicator, designed to predict economic activity six months into the future, rose 0.42% in April. “The monthly report suggests the Nebraska economy will grow during the fourth quarter of 2024,” said economist Eric Thompson, director of the Bureau of Business Research, department chair and K.H. Nelson College…
Holiday Weekend Drowning Claims Life at Goshen County Lake
The Goshen County community is mourning the loss of a young man following a drowning over Memorial Day Weekend. On Sunday, The Torrington Volunteer Fire Department dispatched its dive rescue team for a call out at Packer Lake, located southeast of Huntley. The body of the lone victim, identified as…
Nebraska DHHS releases drug overdose resource dashboard and map
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services announces a new overdose prevention dashboard including data, statistics, and resources such as no-cost naloxone availability, drug take-back sites, Medications for Opioid Use Disorder providers, and treatment/recovery services across Nebraska. “This tool is a valuable data access point to educate providers and…
Gifted and Grounded – Jacey Hupp on Breaking the Barrier
Jacey Hupp has worn many hats. She is a fierce competitor, a thoughtful mentor, and has shown resilience and grace in life's high and low moments. In college, she qualified for the College National Finals Rodeo five times, consistently leading the pack in the goat tying. These days, you can…
Fallen Veterans remembered at Memorial Day ceremonies
Residents from across the Panhandle and Eastern Wyoming gathered at area cemeteries Monday to pay respects to those who have served and have passed. At East Lawn Cemetery north of Minatare, Veteran and Scotts Bluff County Commissioner Michael Blue delivered the keynote address for Memorial Day 2024. Blue told those…
Baseball report: Pioneers open at home tonight plus legion ball update
The summer baseball season will officially hit high gear tonight as the Western Nebraska Pioneers open their season at home. The Pioneers are now officially a member of the Rocky Mountain League and they'll open their season tonight at Oregon Trail Park Stadium against the Denver Cougars with first pitch…
Wicks announces addition of four Cowboys to roster
LARAMIE, Wyo. (May 24, 2023) – Wyoming head men’s basketball coach Sundance Wicks announced the addition of four players to the 2024-25 roster on Wednesday. Two of the players bring experience from the Missouri Valley Conference with one from the Coastal Athletic Conference and the recommitment of former signee Obi Agbim…
Atkinson and Valentine High School Rodeo Results
Nebraska High School Rodeo Association student athletes spent their weekend in Atkinson and Valentine. Here are results from both days of rodeo, per the NEHSRA: Day 1: Atkinson High School Rodeo | Saturday, May 25th Trap Shooting NeHSRA #PlaceNameScore/Time1981Nelson, Jason - Enders NE46.000189C2Kirchmann, Colton - Ashland NE45.0003553Krysl, Wade - Oneill…
Soybean gall midge shows up in two Kansas counties
MANHATTAN, Kan. — Soybean gall midge, a new pest to soybean production in the United States, has been found in two northeast Kansas counties. Kansas State University entomologist Anthony Zukoff said the pest causes devastating damage to fields. “After several years of Nebraska counties on the Kansas line having infestations,…
Masters of Beef Advocacy Program Celebrates 25,000 Graduates
Two years ago the Masters of Beef Advocacy program managed by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff, hit 20,000 graduates. Now, the program celebrates an additional 5,000 graduates – reaching a new milestone for advocacy in the beef industry. Created in 2009, the MBA program…