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“Best pastures in three years” Nebraska rancher grateful for ideal growing conditions
Pastures in central Nebraska are looking the best they have in three years, according to Jordan Popp, a rancher near Broken Bow. Popp says the rain and days of sunlight has made the ideal conditions for grass growth and allowed them to turn cattle out to pasture without the concerns…
Yori officially retires as coach at Creighton
Omaha, Neb. -- After better than 36 seasons as a coach (26 as head coach), Connie Yori announced her official retirement as a coach this week. Yori has spent the last several years as a special consultant to the Bluejays program.Yori began her women's basketball journey as a player for…
Medical Marijuana advocates making push for signatures
The ballot committee leading the effort to put the legalization of medical cannabis before voters this November, have announced they have qualified 38 counties, to meet the state's requirement of collecting 5% of the voters' signatures in at least 38 Nebraska counties. But, Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana needs to meet…
Cattlemen’s Ball kicks off in Scotts Bluff County
The Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska is kicking off its 26th year of raising money for cancer research today. The Ball will be held on June 7 and 8 in Scotts Bluff County hosted by Scott and Kristin Schiff on their ranch. A special feature of the event is that it’s…
Man Nabbed With 300 Pounds of Pot in Kimball County Sentenced
A Pennsylvania man caught with more than 300 pounds of marijuana last January during a Kimball County traffic stop has been sentenced. In March, 21-year-old Noah Ropon pleaded no contest to charges of Attempted Distribution of a Controlled Substance and No Drug Tax Stamp. This week, Ropon was sentenced to…
Breaking records: Over 310 Nebraska youth apply to NAYI
Nebraska high school students are showing strong interest in the Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute (NAYI). The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) received a record number of applications, over 310, from juniors and seniors statewide for this year's event, which will be held July 8-12 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s East…
Pioneers back at home this weekend
The Western Nebraska Pioneers are returning home this weekend to host the Gameday Angels at Oregon Trail Park Stadium. The Pioneers have had three off-days in the last five days and they've also had their first two losses of the season in that stretch, as they dropped a pair of…
Rockies open series in St. Louis with a win
The Colorado Rockies started a four game road series on Thursday night in St. Louis with a 3-2 win over the Cardinals. Jerry Schemmel of the Rockies Radio Network has the recap. Tonight's game can be heard on KOLT 690/101.7 starting with the pregame show at 5:30 pm.
Grand Opening of the Japanese Hall set for Saturday at Legacy of Plains Museum
Legacy of the Plains Museum is excited to announce the official grand opening of the Japanese Hall and History Project on Saturday, June 8th. The museum will open at 9:00, with the Grand Opening Ceremony starting at 10:00 am. After the ceremony, the Japanese Hall will be open to the public. …
Board of State Canvassers to certify primary election results
Members of the Nebraska Board of State Canvassers will convene on June 10, 2024, to canvass and certify the results of the May 14 statewide primary election. The meeting will be held at 1 p.m. in Hearing Room 1510 at the State Capitol in Lincoln. https://youtu.be/M8cdMtZiEvs The Board of State Canvassers includes Governor…