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Becker’s: Nebraska average RN hourly rate 17th in U.S. adjusted for cost of living
Our state fares well in a recent nationwide ranking of the average hourly wage for registered nurses when adjusted for cost of living. Among Nebraska and surrounding states, Becker's Hospital Review says our state's real average pay of $38.36 hourly adjusts upward to $42.57 an hour, 17th-best in the country,…
Big time basketball camp opportunity for area girls next weekend
Girls from all around the region are invited to sign up and attend basketball camp next weekend at Gering High School on Friday, June 21st and Saturday, June 22nd. The camp will feature former Husker, Brooke Schwartz, along with two-time WNBA All-Star, Anna DeForge. There will be a 3rd-5th grade…
Weekend baseball: Gering wins road trip opener, plus Z’s and Pios on road
Plenty of baseball for area teams this weekend as the Western Nebraska Pioneers plus both the WESTCO and Gering legion teams are on the road. Gering Platte Valley Companies got their weekend started last night with a 6-5 win in eight innings on the road at Broken Bow as they…
Southwest Power Pool: generation supply can meet summer demand despite warmer temps
As we approach the start of summer, officials with the Southwest Power Pool are expecting to have enough generation capacity to meet energy demand despite higher regional temperatures expected in their 14-state region. SPP presented its summer forecast to stakeholders last month at a bi-annual forum as part of their…
Tyson Foods suspends CFO following second arrest
Tyson Foods has suspended its Chief Financial Officer, John R. Tyson, following his arrest on charges of driving while intoxicated. This marks the second arrest for Tyson since he assumed the role of CFO in 2022. In 2022, Tyson was previously arrested for becoming intoxicated and falling asleep in a…
Nebraska High School Finals Rodeo – 1st Performance Results
The Nebraska High School Finals Rodeo is underway in Burwell. Boys and girls cutting took place early Thursday morning, while first official performance took place at 11am. The second performance will take place Thursday evening at 6pm. Here are results from that performance, per the NEHSRA: Reined Cowhorse: Back#NameCity/StPointsRnd 1…
Day 3, Kansas Wheat Harvest Report
Kansas wheat farmers are relieved to have a crop to harvest this year, remaining optimistic and pleasantly surprised with the good-yielding, good-quality crop, even as harvest progresses into areas where fields were impacted by an inconsistent mix of freeze damage, stripe rust pressure, rain and hail. Harvest delivery is in full…
Thursday Channel Final Bell with Mike Zuzolo with Global Commodity Analytics | 6/13/24
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Kim Engel Named Panhandle BPW Woman of the Year
The Panhandle Business and Professional Women Recognized their 2024 Award Winners during a Wednesday luncheon. This year's Young Careerist award went to Dana Anderson-Cardwell of Community Christian School, while PPHD Executive Director Kim Engel was honored as Woman of the year. Both Rural Radio's Kendra Feather and Riverstone Bank's Amanda…
AGCO shifting some production from Kansas to Mexico
In a move to "simplify and streamline operations" in Hesston, Kansas, AGCO is relocating the production of some equipment to Mexico. In a statement provided to KSN TV, the company said the Hesston plant will continue to manufacture Massey Ferguson windrowers, large square balers, combines, and combine headers, utilizing more…