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Summer Course for Part 107 Remote Pilot Exam Prep Offered in Scottsbluff
Nebraska Extension will offer one-day (eight-hour) courses across the state to prepare individuals to pass the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aeronautical Knowledge Exam required to receive a Part 107 remote pilot certification or license to fly drones for commercial applications. The course will be offered on Friday, June 7, at…
USMEF Members Examine Consumer Trends, Promotion of Underutilized Cuts
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) wrapped up its Spring Conference Friday with a closing general session focused on red meat industry efforts to build demand in international markets for beef and pork cuts that have limited domestic use. USMEF Director of Trade Analysis Jessica Spreitzer moderated a panel of…
Huskers to play for Big Ten title
Four Huskers homered en route to a 10-4 victory over Indiana in front of 10,869 fans on Saturday night at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha. With the win, the Huskers advance to the Big Ten Championship game against Penn State tomorrow at 10 a.m., Nebraska's first championship game appearance since…
WNCC to Host Series of Registration Days
Western Nebraska Community College's Student Success Center will host a series of Registration Day events throughout the and summer to allow first-time college students to register for classes in the Fall 2024 semester. The upcoming dates are: June 3 | 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. July 13 |10:00 a.m. - 2:00…
DHHS Encourages Nebraskans to Stay Safe from Ticks
As spring and summer months are the primary tick season in Nebraska, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) urges all residents to be mindful of ticks and protect themselves from tickborne diseases such as Ehrlichiosis, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, and Lyme disease. A great resource to help…
ALB Brings Producers Reports with Valuable Market Insights
The American Lamb Board (ALB) collaborates with key organizations to provide lamb producers with current market information for lamb producers. The American Sheep Industry Association’s monthly report, a product of this collaboration, highlights lamb supply, trends, pricing and more. Additionally, ALB's partnership with Midan Marketing, a meat marketing agency, has…
Red and Blue split wins at Panhandle Prep All-Star Basketball Friday night
The 30th Annual Panhandle Prep All-Star Basketball games were held Friday night at Scottsbluff High School with the Blue Girls team and Red Boys team earning wins. In the girls game it was Scottsbluff's Paige Horne picking up MVP honors. Playing on her home floor for the last time, Horne…
Ultimate Bull Riding Tour comes to North Platte, Ainsworth teen competes at first ever “team” rodeo | Nebraska Rodeo Update for May 25th
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: 6th Annual…
Captivated by the Landscape at WNAC
The West Nebraska Arts Center, with the support of the Nebraska Arts Council, the Nebraska Cultural Endowment, and National Endowment for the Arts is pleased to present Captivated by the Landscape by Ginny Butcher and Karen Henneck, artists from Wyoming. The reception is on Thursday, May 30th, 5pm – 7pm.…
Weather Will be an Issue | 5/25/24 Nebraska Soybean Board Weekly Market Roundup
Weather has been a market conversation, not only in the states but globally this past week. On this week's Nebraska Soybean Board Weekly Market Roundup, we hear from Sue Martin with Ag & Investment and Darin Fessler with Lakefront Futures on how that has brought replant talk and even the…