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Safety considerations for children on the farm
MANHATTAN, Kan. — According to the National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety, 33 serious injuries involving children occur on a farm or ranch in the United States every day. To prevent these incidents, only youth with proper training and experience should be allowed to drive large…
Isaac Lu leaves WNCC Women’s Basketball program
Western Nebraska Community College Athletic Director, Ryan Burgner, confirmed this morning (Monday) that Isaac Lu has stepped down as the Cougars head women's basketball coach. Lu is taking an assistant coaching job at the University of San Francisco. In two seasons at WNCC, Lu and the Cougars official record was…
Weekend baseball report
Here's a quick rundown of scores from the weekend and the upcoming schedule for baseball teams from around the area. Pioneers Sunday: Pioneers 8, Cage Rat Collegiates 0 Sunday: Pioneers 7, Cage Rat Collegiates 6 Tonight: Pioneers at Greeley Grays, 6 pm - Broadcast on KNEB AM 960/100.3 FM &…
Don Childs Memorial Run results
OVERALL WINNERS Male – Brett Schoenhofer, 28:15 Female – Sara Vaughn, 30:28 DIVISION WINNERS 16-under Female -- 1, Erin Cawiezel, 46:15; 2, Natalee Bentley, 46:31; 3, Clare Thomalla, 48:11. 16-under Male -- 1, Axton Stone, 30:00; 2, William Huston, 49:42; 3, Zachary Chrisman, 53:10. 17-29 Female – 1, Madison Seiler,…
Huskers add analyst
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule made the second addition to his coaching staff in the last week. Jamar Mozee announced on social media on Sunday that he will join the program as a senior football assistant. Mozee has been the head coach at Lee's Summit North (Mo.) High School for…
Celebrate National Blueberry Month!
Did you know the USDA developed the first cultivated blueberry bush in 1916 from wild varieties? July is National Blueberry Month, a perfect time to celebrate this nutrient-dense food. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, whole fruits such as blueberries are part of a healthy dietary pattern, yet less than 20% of Americans meet the recommended daily fruit intake. The USDA Agricultural Research Service highlights that blueberries are rich in antioxidants,…
DED Leads State Delegation to Europe, Promotes Nebraska as Destination for Corn-Based Bioproduction
The Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) led a state delegation to the Hague, Netherlands to take part in the World Bio Markets conference on June 26-27. The international event convened major industrial biomanufacturers, bio developers, and investors into the bioeconomy. Leaders from Bluestem Biosciences, Bio Nebraska, Cargill, Gateway Development Corporation (Washington County’s economic development agency), Green…
Nebraska Medicine CEO Named Chair of Nebraska Medicine Board of Directors
Nebraska Medicine CEO James Linder, MD, has been named the chair of the Nebraska Medicine Board of Directors, replacing Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, who was recently chosen to be president of the University of Nebraska system. The board unanimously voted to make Dr. Linder its next chair. He begins this…
Scouting and Treatment Recommendations for Western Bean Cutworm
The first western bean cutworm moths (Figure 1) were captured in University of Nebraska-Lincoln black light traps at Clay Center on June 14, Concord on June 27, Mead on June 28, and at North Platte on June 29. Flights have increased over the past two weeks at Clay Center and over the…
Rural Immersion Program Brings UNK Health Science Students to Communities That Need Them
Brodie Mitchell and Alexys Hurt sat at a table inside a cozy coffee shop just off Interstate 80, sipping specialty drinks and discussing their decision to pursue a health care career. The University of Nebraska at Kearney students talked about their desire to help others and make a positive impact…
