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Backers of medical marijuana initiative say signature threshold has been met
It may not be too much longer before we find out if a pair of medical marijuana initiatives appear on the November ballot. Organizers with Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana say they have reached the signature thresholds required to put two medical cannabis questions before voters. The effort has twice failed…
Hwy 71 south of Kimball a focus during NE Highway Commission meeting
Members of the State Highway Commission met at the Gering Civic Center Friday for their monthly meeting and an update on the roads program for District 5. During the public comment period, the majority of those speaking discussed the need to address Highway 71 south of Kimball to the Colorado…
LB753 referendum will not appear on November general election ballot
Secretary of State Bob Evnen says the referendum on LB 753, the Opportunity Scholarship Act, will not appear on the general election ballot in November. Lawmakers passed a subsequent measure earlier this year, LB 1402, that changed the funding mechanism for scholarships toward private and parochial school attendance, with a…
Travel and Tourism Week in the Valley
Local tourism leaders are encouraging the Panhandle to join them to celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week. During a ceremony Friday morning at the Legacy of Plains Museum's new Japanese Hall exhibit, Scotts Bluff County Tourism Director Brenda Liesy laid out how important the industry is for our community. Afterwards,…
Nebraska Jr. High Finals Rodeo happening this week, College rodeo athletes qualify for CNFR | Nebraska Rodeo Update for May 18th
The Nebraska Rodeo Update is a weekly radio program designed to highlight Nebraska rodeo and western events. The program sheds light on the success of Nebraska athletes, rodeos, and cowboy culture in the Cornhusker state. Listen to the update, or read highlights from the program below! Program Overview: Nebraska Junior…
Cheyenne Duo Arrested in Kimball County
A traffic stop for speeding results in multiple felony charges and a quarter million dollar bond for the driver. On Monday, a trooper pulled over 37-year-old David Baringer and 35-year-old Marisha Isgrigg, on Highway 30 in Kimball County. The officer detected the odor of raw marijuana coming from the pickup,…
Lotto America Comes to Nebraska
Nebraska Lottery players will have yet another multi-state Lotto game to play starting this month. Tickets for Lotto America go on sale at retailers across the state Sunday, with drawings taking place every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Lotto America is a $1 Lotto game offered by 13 lotteries across the United States, with…
Dual Graduate Guri Hayer Honored by GHS and WNCC
A young man from Gering is making waves as the current school year comes to a close. Gering Public Schools and WNCC are celebrating GHS senior Guri Hayer, who this month is doing a dual graduation with a Gering High School Diploma and an Associate of Science Degree in Engineering…
Rural Mainstreet Index continues below growth neutral in May
For a ninth straight month, the overall Rural Mainstreet Index came in below growth neutral according to the May survey of bank CEOs in rural areas of a 10-state region that includes Nebraska. The region’s overall reading for May fell to 44.2 from 45.8 in April, with Creighton University economist…
(Updates) State Track & Field: Class C and Class D
The State Track and Field Championships continue with Classes C and D competing on Friday and Saturday. Below you'll find notable performances from area athletes. State Track and Field Reports are brought to you by Papa Murphy's CLASS C Friday Finals results Boys High Jump: Wyatt Hayward, Morrill, 4th place,…
