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Sandy- PHS Pet of the Week
https://youtu.be/sOMhqBbumJM Every once in awhile we get a dog in who has close to no flaws, currently that dog happens to be little miss Sandy! However this sweet girl has been here politely waiting for her new forever family for over 40 days. Sandy is fully potty trained, could go…
Gering residents criticize Knapper, other County Commissioners for Situla permit rejection
The rejection of the proposed Situla solar energy conditional use permit continued to reverberate for the Scotts Bluff County Board this week, as two Gering residents used the public comment period to criticize the commissioners who voted against approving the project. Both Kim Bowman and Greg Brown, who spoke in…
Nebraska Farm Bureau awards student project grants
From show pigs and cattle, to gardening and beekeeping, the passion of the winners of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Student Project Grants shines through in each of their projects. Nebraska Farm Bureau Student Project Grants were awarded to nine student Farm Bureau members. Nebraska Farm Bureau awards $4,000 in grants…
Meet the CNFR Qualifier: Koby Jacobson
Mid Plains Community College bull rider Koby Jacobson is making history. The Hawaii native is the only five-time College National Finals Rodeo qualifier in MPCC history, and will likely be the only one ever. Jacobson was granted an extra year of college rodeo eligibility due to the Covid-19 pandemic.…
Legion baseball rundown from Tuesday night
Local baseball teams were in action last night as the summer legion season continued with both Gering and WESTCO on the diamond. We had the Gering Platte Valley Companies game at Sidney on KMOR 93.3 FM as Gering improved to 2-0 with a 8-3 win. Barron Williams the winning pitcher,…
Midwest Dairy Awards Educational Scholarships to Nebraska Students
[OMAHA NEBRASKA] – Midwest Dairy Nebraska Division awarded $5,000 in scholarships to six high school and college students for the 2024-2025 academic school year. Recipients were chosen based on past and present leadership involvement in their school, local community, and dairy community. On the application, recipients addressed what they see as the…
ACE Announces “The Gold Standard” Conference Theme, Opens Registration for 37th Annual Event
Sioux Falls, SD – The American Coalition for Ethanol (ACE) has opened registration for its 37th annual “The Gold Standard” themed conference taking place this summer starting Wednesday, August 14, through Friday, August 16, at the Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District. Just as gold medals signify hard work and world-class performance, the ACE…
Huskers run ruled by Ohio State in opening round of Big Ten Baseball Tournament
Nebraska opened play in the Big Ten Tournament with a 15-2 loss vs. Ohio State on Tuesday night at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha. Nebraska (34-20) scored two runs on four hits, while Ohio State (29-24) totaled 15 runs on 15 hits. Josh Caron went 1-for-2 with a solo homer,…
Sears, Huskers receive Big Ten Accolades
Nebraska’s Brett Sears, Mason McConnaughey, Tyler Stone, Case Sanderson and Drew Christo received All-Big Ten honors, the conference office announced Tuesday evening. Sears was a first-team selection and tabbed the Big Ten’s Pitcher of the Year, becoming the first NU pitcher to be named Pitcher of the Year since the…
WCCA Board of Governors adds new member
The Western Community College Area (WCCA) Board of Governors is pleased to announce that the District 1 vacancy has been filled by Lori Liggett of Gordon. Liggett was sworn in at the May Board of Governor's meeting. Liggett will serve the remaining term of former District 1 representative Dr. Margaret…