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Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day
LINCOLN, NE - Governor Jim Pillen, in accordance with a request from the White House, announced that all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown at half-staff, today(Wednesday), on Peace Officers Memorial Day. “During Police Week, and especially today on Peace Officers Memorial Day, we recognize the tremendous sacrifice made by those men and women who have given their lives…
Considerations before turning cattle out to pasture
The time for turn out to our primary summer pastures is very near. A couple of important questions are what date to turn out, and which pastures should be first? The driving factors on the amount of grass growth at a specific date varies each year depending on spring temperatures…
State Track & Field: Class B upates
The four day State Track and Field State Championships start today in Omaha with Class B and Class A competition taking place today and tomorrow and Class C and Class D events taking place on Friday and Saturday. We'll update this page throughout the championships with notable results for participants…
Zephyrs pick up home win over Torrington
On the strength of a big third inning offensively and another strong start from Carter Reisig the WESTCO Zephyrs earned a 11-3 home win in six innings over Torrington on Tuesday night. After Torrington scored a run in the second and two more in the third the Zephyrs bats came…
Supernovas battle Mojo in Pro Volleyball Federation Semifinal
OMAHA, NEB. - The Omaha Supernovas (16-8) return home to face off against the streaking San Diego Mojo (13-11) in the inaugural Pro Volleyball Federation Championship at the CHI Health Center. First serve is set for 8:30 p.m. CDT. The Supernovas will make their fourth appearance on CBS Sports Network with Paul Sunderland and Holly McPeak on the call. The match will…
Nebraska Jr. High Finals Rodeo Happening this Week in Albion
The Nebraska Junior High Rodeo Association is gearing up for its state finals this Thursday and Friday, May 16-17. Student athletes from across the state will compete in Albion in 13 different events. At the junior high level, some events are modified to ensure athletes are given a chance to…
Nebraska Primary Election Results
* denotes incumbent. All results unofficial.Last Updated:5/14/2024 23:00SCOTTS BLUFF COUNTY100% reportingScottsbluff City Council4 AdvanceKasandra Lauder30817.39%Scott Phillips47726.93%Charles Lieske1568.81%Jerry Stricker56131.68%Selina Lerma25614.46%Write In30.73%Minatare Proposition No. 1Yes (For tax)7269.90%No (Against tax)3130.10%Others00.00%BANNER COUNTYNo contested racesBOX BUTTE COUNTY100% reportingAlliance City Council (* see note below)1 wins seatRussell Saito28831.89%Brett Martin19621.71%Tacy Liptack41846.29%Write In10.11%CHEYENNE COUNTY100% reportingSidney City Council4 AdvanceBrock…
Incumbents easily advance in races for U.S. Senate, House
The slate appears to have been set for U.S. House and Senate races for the November general election, with the Republican incumbents easily out-distancing challengers. In the race for the six-year term for the senior Senate seat held by Republican Deb Fischer, she had garnered just under 80 percent of…
Minatare voters approve sales and use tax
The sale of taxable items in Minatare will soon generate funding for the community. Voters in the community approved a one cent sales and use tax during the primary election Tuesday evening by a margin of more than 2 to 1, with 72 in favor and 31 voting against. 50…
Four advance to General election in Scottsbluff City Council race
The field of five has been narrowed to four in the race for two seats up for grabs on the Scottsbluff City Council. Advancing to the November general election will be Jerry Stricker, who had 561 votes, along with Scott Phillips with 477, 308 votes for Kasandra Lauder and Selina…
