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Nebraska Soil Health School: An Accomplishment of Goals Through Collaboration
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) team led by Dr. Bijesh Maharjan, associate professor and extension specialist at UNL’s Panhandle Research, Extension and Education Center (PREEC), accomplished another successful series of Nebraska Soil Health Schools hosted by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and UNL. The schools were conducted at…
Huskers use big Second Half to win at Purdue
Nebraska scored 28 straight points to overcome a three-point deficit and post a 28-10 win over Purdue Saturday afternoon. The Huskers (4-1, 1-1 Big Ten) trailed 3-0 midway through the third quarter before marching 70 yards, as Dylan Raiola hooked up with Jahmal Banks on six-yard scoring strike with 2:29…
Only minor injuries in Friday crash in Scottsbluff
Authorities sayinjuries were minor in a two-vehicle crash with rollover Friday in Scottsbluff. Scottsbluff Police say on the evening of September 27, 2024, at approximately 10:43 PM, Scottsbluff Police, with assistance from the Scotts Bluff County Sheriff’s Office, responded to a two-vehicle accident involving a rollover at the intersection of…
Ricketts, Fischer Condemn Biden-Harris Administration’s Weak Iran Policy Amid Nuclear Threat
U.S. Senators Pete Ricketts and Deb Fischer joined a group of 39 other Republican colleagues condemning the Biden-Harris administration’s weak policies that have emboldened Iran to advance its nuclear program to the brink of nuclear breakout. The Biden-Harris administration’s policies of appeasement have contributed to an urgent nuclear threat and…
Photography exhibition showcasing Nebraska Women in Agriculture on display this October at UNL’s East Campus
A photography exhibition celebrating 40 years of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Nebraska Women in Agriculture program will be featured Oct. 1-31, in the Loft Gallery on the third floor of the Nebraska East Union. It will kick off with a free presentation by Jessica Groskopf, director of Nebraska Women in…
Challenge Program Highlights Youth Work Ethic
When the Aksarben Stock Show kicks off, nerves will certainly be high for all competitors but in this case, maybe their sponsors as well. Sponsors will be right there with each exhibitor in four categories of the 2024 Challenge Program. The Aksarben Stock Show is showcasing the drive of their…
Kansas Corn Applauds Bill to Expand E15 Ethanol Fuel Access
Introduced in the U.S. House Friday, the bipartisan “Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act” will provide consumers with year-round access to E15 fuel (15 percent ethanol fuel). The Kansas Corn Growers Association applauded the bipartisan legislation that included Kansas Rep. Sharice Davids as a sponsor. Kansas Representatives Jake LaTurner, Ron…
Friday Night Scoreboard: Scores and Replays for Scottsbluff, Gering and Bridgeport
Time for a recap of the action on our broadcasts from week 5 of high school football, as well as action from around the area. GERING- The Gering Bulldogs fell for the first time this season but fought till the end as they come up just short against the McCook…
Huskers tame Bruins as Cook picks up 700th career win
The No. 2 Nebraska volleyball team defeated the UCLA Bruins, 3-1 (25-22, 25-10, 23-25, 25-22), on Friday night at the Bob Devaney Sports Center in front of a crowd of 8,846. The Huskers (11-1, 1-0 Big Ten) hit .246 on the night and recorded 13 blocks, while UCLA (6-4, 0-1…
Panhandle Emergency Responders Celebrate Formalized Safety Partnerships
The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT), together with the Nebraska State Patrol (NSP), held a ceremony Thursday to celebrate the signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between first responders in Banner, Cheyenne, Deuel, Kimball and Scotts Bluff Counties. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pOrJP0UJiis Formalized Traffic Incident Management (TIM) partnerships in the Nebraska Panhandle support NDOT…