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Former postal union local president sentenced for falsifying records to cover theft
A 43-year-old former Postal Service employee convicted of falsifying local union financial records to cover up embezzlement will spend limited time behind bars. United States Attorney Susan Lehr Thursday announced that Jacob Wilkins of Mitchell was sentenced on July 31 in federal court in Lincoln for two counts of falsification…
Bayard Sen. Steve Erdman Introduces LB16, the EPIC Option Consumption Tax
Hearings continue on a wide variety of tax bills at the Nebraska Capitol building as lawmakers work towards property tax relief. Bayard Senator Steve Erdman testified yesterday before the Revenue Committee on LB16, which would implement the EPIC Option Consumption Tax, which would repeal all state taxes except consumption and…
Nebraska’s Roughest Rodeo Series prepares for finals in Clearwater
Rocking Plus Rodeo Company's Nebraska's Roughest Rodeo Series has been underway all summer. The series serves as a unique opportunity for roughstock riders to hone in on their skills and compete for competitive prize money. Events in the series feature bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, and bull riding. So far,…
Huskers named preseason Big Ten Favorite
Five student-athletes from the Nebraska volleyball team were named to the Preseason All-Big Ten Team on Thursday after a vote by the league's 18 head coaches. Merritt Beason and Lexi Rodriguez were unanimous selections to the 18-player Preseason All-Big Ten Team. They were joined by fellow Huskers Taylor Landfair, Harper Murray and Bergen Reilly on the team. All…
‘Unified Showing’ empowers youth with special needs
Unified Showing, a program dedicated to empowering youth with special needs through livestock, is making a notable impact in the agricultural community. Founded by Allison Walbrecht, the organization pairs youth with special needs with buddies who ensure the safety of the youth showman and lamb. The initiative aims to provide…
Local Kids Shine at Poultry Show at Scotts Bluff County Fair
The Scotts Bluff County Fair is in full swing, and that means local 4H kids are in the spotlight showcasing their animals. On Wednesday at Sandford Hall it was the poultry show, where chickens, ducks, geese, and even turkeys were put on display by area youngsters. One of those participants…
Lind named CEO of Bytes Managed IT
Bytes Managed IT has announced a change in leadership within the company. Todd Lewis, President and Owner of Bytes, promoted Chris Lind from Chief Operations Officer to Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1. Lewis, who will remain as company president, said "Chris and I have been working closely together over…
Kinze to lay off nearly 25% of its employees, citing “down ag market”
Kinze announced today that it will be implementing a reduction in its workforce, citing "the ongoing economic downturn in the agricultural sector." The reduction affects 193 of Kinze’s 815 employees - almost 25% - in Williamsburg, Iowa. “We deeply regret the necessity of this action,” said Susanne Veatch, President of…
Ricketts hails Senate passage of bills to protect minors on social media
U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) celebrated Senate passage of historic online child safety legislation. The Kids Online Safety Act and Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act passed together in a bipartisan vote of 91-3. Ricketts made the comments while on a conference call with Nebraska media. “Social media has…
Ag land management webinar to offer the latest on cash rents, lease arrangements for 2024
The latest trends in 2024 Nebraska cash rental rates and issues related to landlord and tenant communication will be covered during the next Land Management Quarterly webinar hosted by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability at noon on Aug 19. Offered since 2019, the quarterly webinars address common…