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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,…
Double-edged sword: Much-needed rain stalls planting across Nebraska | Fridays in the Field
The double-edged sword has struck many producers in Nebraska this year. With a wet start to the spring, producers are grateful for the rain but the moisture has significantly delayed planting progress across the state. Jeremy Svitak of Howells, Nebraska, said spring fieldwork got started in February with fertilizing and…
Farmers Still Waiting on a Farm Bill
The 2018 Farm Bill expired last year, and Congress passed a one-year extension of that bill. Joby Young, executive vice president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, says the time is now to get a new bill through Congress Young says it’s important that a farm bill is bipartisan to…
Huskers hang on to win at Michigan State; remain in contention for Big Ten Regular Season Title
Strong outings on the mound from Brett Sears and Caleb Clark led Nebraska to a 2-1 win at Michigan State on Thursday night at McLane Stadium at Kobs Field. Nebraska (33-18, 15-7 B1G) totaled two runs on eight hits, while Michigan State (23-26, 10-12 B1G) tallied one run on seven…