Pork Company Criticizes EATS Act Inclusion in House Farm Bill Framework

Pork Company Criticizes EATS Act Inclusion in House Farm Bill Framework

WESTMINSTER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn Thompson, R-Pa., released the outline of a new farm bill Wednesday that includes language based off the highly controversial Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act, with the goal of rolling back California’s Proposition 12 (Prop 12) and other farm animal protection laws like…
High School District Baseball Scores 5-2-24

High School District Baseball Scores 5-2-24

Thursday (05/02/2024) Adams Central 10, Thurston-Cuming County 0Auburn 3, St. Paul / Palmer 1Beatrice 3, Crete 2Central City/Centura 4, Arlington 2Concordia/Brownell Talbot/Omaha Christian Academy 9, South Sioux City 3Douglas County West 19, Centennial 5Elkhorn 2, Wahoo/Bishop Neumann 1GACC-WPB 5, Fort Calhoun 2Gretna East 5, Ralston 2Lincoln Christian 10, Aurora 0Lincoln…
New greenhouse grows opportunities for Nebraska Statewide Arboretum

New greenhouse grows opportunities for Nebraska Statewide Arboretum

Possibilities are sprouting at the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum’s new plant production greenhouse. The arboretum’s new facility on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s East Campus will be the home of its public spring, summer and fall plant sales. Growing the plants on campus will allow more freedom for arboretum employees and volunteers, offer…
KNEB.tv News: May 2, 2024

KNEB.tv News: May 2, 2024

Today on KNEB.tv News: A Gering man is arrested after allegedly pulling a gun during a Tuesday night altercation Eight 'affordable workforce housing' units remain unsold after hitting the market six months ago EWC celebrates 75 years of serving the community Pillen and Ricketts oppose proposal to migrate Nebraska Air…
Cook excited about playing spring match in Kearney

Cook excited about playing spring match in Kearney

The Nebraska volleyball team plays its 2024 Spring Match against Denver at the UNK Health and Sports Center in Kearney on Saturday, May 4. The match is set to begin at 2 p.m., with doors opening 90 minutes prior to first serve. The Huskers will sign autographs after the match.…
Rienk Mast to Undergo Surgery

Rienk Mast to Undergo Surgery

University of Nebraska men’s basketball Coach Fred Hoiberg announced Thursday that Rienk Mast will undergo left knee surgery and miss the entire 2024-25 season. Mast, a 6-foot-10 forward from Groningen, Netherlands, will take a medical redshirt and return for the 2025-26 season.  He earned third-team All-Big Ten honors from the…
Gering Man Accused of Pulling Gun During Domestic Disturbance

Gering Man Accused of Pulling Gun During Domestic Disturbance

A Tuesday night domestic disturbance turns into a felony arrest at a Scottsbluff apartment complex. 23-year-old Glenn Walker is accused of pulling a gun on two women after going to his ex's residence and assaulting them. During the altercation, Walker- a convicted felon- was able to pull a gun from…
UNL ag students win $35,000 in New Venture Competition for innovative startups

UNL ag students win $35,000 in New Venture Competition for innovative startups

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Center for Entrepreneurship hosted the 37th annual New Venture Competition, a business plan pitch event with $65,000 in funding in prizes, on April 16 and 18. With 48 teams representing nine colleges and 44 majors at the university competing in a bracket format, Eduardo Sicilia Ayala…
Do Elections Matter?

Do Elections Matter?

Nebraskans will go to the polls May 14 for the primary election to elect candidates to appear on the general election ballot in November. The November election will determine who occupies the White House and which political party controls Congress. Commentary has been offered on what the election could mean…