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June Siren Testing Set for Wednesday in Scotts Bluff and Banner Counties
Region 22 Emergency Management and Scotts Bluff County Consolidated Communications Center willtest the outdoor warning sirens in Gering, Scottsbluff, Terrytown, Lyman, McGrew and Harrisburg onWednesday, June 12, 2024, at 10:00 AM. https://youtu.be/Jgcvo__1oHs This test will only last for approximately one minute and will include the Western Nebraska Regional Airport and…
Ranching with Purpose – Gabriel Connealy on Breaking the Barrier
Gabriel Connealy shares about his family business, Connealy Angus, and how they ranch with purpose in the Nebraska Sandhills. Listen as we get back to our ranching roots on this episode of Breaking the Barrier. Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5gsPYYmOoUn1Qkhz9RMtYD?si=UuWdb_bTTwmtUs3aWjY8mQ
Major boost: Over 75% of Nebraska’s corn, soybean crop rated good to excellent
Over 75% of Nebraska's corn and soybean crop was rated good to excellent, according to the latest USDA NASS Crop Progress Report, which is a major boost from the same week last year. The state's corn condition was rated 84% good to excellent, 14% fair and 2% poor. For soybeans,…
Hemingford Student Recipient of Prestigious Hagan Scholarship
One Panhandle student gets a huge scholarship to help offset costs as he heads off to college in the fall. Hemingford Public Schools announced this week that recent grad Drew Varner was recently awarded the national Hagan Scholarship, which will cover up to $15,000 per year for the next four…
Sertoma Eight Man All Star Rosters
HASTINGS - The 47th annual Eight Man All Star football game is set for Saturday June 15th at 6 PM at Hastings College. Rosters included below. East: 2 Drew Erhart (Palmyra)3 Brayden Harms (Weeping Water)4 Isaac Whitmore (Shelby-Rising City)5 Dylan Taylor (Laurel Concord Coleridge)6 Colton Klosen (Howells-Dodge)7 Sloan Pelican (Johnson-Brock)8…
Buffalo Bill Rodeo kicks off with 500-plus cowboys and cowgirls
North Platte, Neb. –June 10, 2024 – The excitement of pro rodeo returns to North Platte with this year’s Buffalo Bill Rodeo. Over 500 professional cowboys and cowgirls will be making North Platte one of their stops this weekend as they pursue the dream of a gold buckle and winnings.…
SBPS Board approves early payoff for one of two BMS bond issues
The Scottsbluff Public Schools Board of Education Monday night approved a resolution to pay off a series of bonds issued for the Bluffs Middle School Renovation. The bonds, originally issued in 2009 for $7.85M, were set to mature in 2029 but through sound fiscal management and oversight by the Board…
WNCC golf classic featured 23 teams, largest since 2013
The annual WNCC Cougar Golf Classic was a success on Saturday at Monument Shadows Golf Course with 23 teams taking part in the fun 4-person scramble. The 23 teams entered was the first time 20 teams were in the field since 2013 and the competition was fierce. The tournament helps…
Zephyrs with time change for home doubleheader Tuesday
Today's WESTCO Zephyrs home doubleheader against North Platte has been moved up to a 2 pm start time at Cleveland Field. The change was made on Monday night after the games were originally scheduled to start at 4 pm. The second game of the doubleheader is likely to start around…
Nebraska Rural Radio Association honors Troy Smith with 2024 Service to Agriculture award
Troy Smith spent over three decades crafting stories for and about the cattlemen and women of the Midwest. His dedication to finding the stories that matter, combined with his talent and passion for helping livestock producers, is what makes Troy Smith the 2024 Nebraska Rural Radio Association Service to Agriculture…
