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June Business Conditions Index continues trend around growth neutral
For only the third time in 2024, the Creighton University Mid-America Business Conditions Index, a leading economic indicator for the nine-state region stretching from Minnesota to Arkansas, climbed above the 50.0 growth neutral threshold. The Business Conditions Index, which uses the identical methodology as the national Institute for Supply Management…
Flooded or hailed out fields? Here’s what to do next
Farmers may be wondering 'what's next?' following another round of challenging weather. This weekend, hail pelted crops in central Nebraska and last night, excessive rain flooded fields in eastern Nebraska. In this feature interview, Nebraska Extension Educator Jenny Rees shares the latest insights on potential crop damage and what farmers…
Public Reminded of Firework Safety
With fireworks now on sale leading up to the 4th of July, the staff at the Scottsbluff Fire Department wants to remind the public to be extra vigilant when lighting off those memories this year. https://youtu.be/xgYONyqKM9M With a rash of week of high temperatures on the way, vegetation is going to…
Deere & Co. announces nearly 600 layoffs in Iowa, Illinois
Deere & Co. is laying off nearly 600 workers at two factories in Iowa and Illinois, citing declining demand for the decision. A combined 310 employees will be let go at the Iowa locations and 280 employees at the company's home base in Moline, Illinois. Deere reported a more than…
Hiway 92 Raceway results
Here are the main event winners from the racing at Hiway 92 Raceway from last Saturday, June 29th. Minions- Kameron Moore, Lyman NE Warriors- Chris Overmier, Scottsbluff NE Mini Modified Outlaws- Gary Bonitatibus, Cheyenne WY Farm Trucks- Terry Gass, Scottsbluff NE Super Stocks- Loren Jesson, Scottsbluff NE Racing will return…
Nominations open for 2024 Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska
The Nebraska Chamber and Nebraska Manufacturing Alliance are once again hosting a contest to find the coolest thing created or manufactured in the state. Nominations are now open the "The Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska", and will be taken through the end of this month, and there's no limit to…
Wyoming Football and Mountain West announce new TV agreement
LARAMIE, Wyo. (July 1, 2024) –– TNT Sports and the Mountain West Conference have reached a multi-year agreement for a full slate of live college football games to air exclusively on truTV and Max beginning this season. truTV and Max will present 14 Mountain West college football games during the inaugural…
Husker Athletics announces Administrative Staff additions
Nebraska Director of Athletics Troy Dannen announced today the appointments of Kristen Brown and Kortne Gosha to the Husker senior administrative team, as well as the promotion of Tyler Kai to lead the external functions of the Huskers Athletic Fund unit. The appointments are in addition to the promotion of Dennis Leblanc to Deputy Athletic Director for Student…
Pioneers down War Dogs in exhibition game, head to Denver tonight
The Western Nebraska Pioneers got the exhibition game win over the U.S. Military War Dogs on Monday night at Oregon Trail Park Stadium and in the process raised $3,300 for local veterans in crisis, so a great at the ballpark. Tonight the Pioneers are on the road to play the…
Setting the Stage | Rickie Fanning, Professional Breakaway Roper on Breaking the Barrier
Breakaway roping is the fastest growing event in rodeo, with many talented cowgirls "setting the stage" for generations of competitors to come. With many professional rodeos adding the event to their lineups, the sport is growing at an exponential rate. Rickie Fanning of South Dakota has not only qualified for…