Gering Announces New Principal for Northfield Elementary

Gering Announces New Principal for Northfield Elementary

Gering Public Schools is proud to announce Wendee Powell as the new principal of Northfield Elementary. With an extensive background in education and a commitment to student success, Powell brings a wealth of experience to her new role. Powell is a Gering High School graduate and has been the Assistant…
LB 1402 passage leaves Opportunity Scholarship Act referendum up in the air

LB 1402 passage leaves Opportunity Scholarship Act referendum up in the air

After the passage of LB 1402 by the Nebraska Legislature last week, it begs the question of what will happen with a referendum question on the November ballot. The measure changes the state funding mechanism for scholarships for students to attend private or parochial schools, with an appropriation of $10…
McCook High School Rodeo Results | April 20-21

McCook High School Rodeo Results | April 20-21

Nebraska High School Rodeo Association student athletes kicked off their spring season this weekend in McCook. Here are results per the NEHSRA: DAY 1 - APRIL 20TH Trap Shooting NeHSRA #PlaceNameStockScore/TimePointsTotalPoints189C1Kirchmann, Colton50.00000362C2Arensdorf, Bladen48.000003013Buss, Cort46.000004314Fanning, Jess43.000002095Buss, Cale42.000002036Grube, Emma42.000004047Neal, Cooper40.000001988Nelson, Jason40.000002509Norby, Dylan39.0000025710Nelson, Kellin39.000004501Nelson, Alex34.000002651Herrington, Gage32.000004261Stevens, Ty30.00000 Tie Down NeHSRA #PlaceNameStockScore/TimePointsTotalPoints1561Gracey, Chase14.000003402Marshall, Cody14.660002123Drueke,…
White grubs bombard brome fields

White grubs bombard brome fields

MANHATTAN, Kan. – White grubs, identifiable by their ivory white bodies and brown heads, feed on the root systems of brome fields causing plant loss, said K-State entomologist, Anthony Zukoff, noting that the pests are currently showing up in some eastern Kansas fields. “They're developing in the soil and consuming…
Tri-City Roadrunner, other transit agencies marking Public Transit Week

Tri-City Roadrunner, other transit agencies marking Public Transit Week

Nebraska Public Transit has the pivotal role of fostering community connectivity across the state for all Nebraskans. The lack of public transit would deny many Nebraskans access to essential medical care, education, employment opportunities, and freedom of mobility in their day-to-day lives. Governor Pillen has proclaimed April 21-27, 2024, as…
WNCC softball splits with McCook, wraps up season

WNCC softball splits with McCook, wraps up season

The Western Nebraska Community College softball team earned a split with McCook Community College on Sunday in the final regular season contest for the Cougars with WNCC ripping three home runs in the second game to earn a heart-pounding 9-7 win to earn a split with McCook at Volunteer Field.…
Supernovas claw out five-set win over San Diego on Saturday

Supernovas claw out five-set win over San Diego on Saturday

OMAHA, Neb. — The Omaha Supernovas (12-6) put together a scrappy performance to take out the San Diego Mojo (7-9) in a 25-23, 21-25, 25-20, 23-25, 15-12 five-set thriller Saturday night at the CHI Health Center. The Supernovas remain the only team in the Pro Volleyball Federation not to lose back-to-back matches.  Setter Sydney…
WNCC baseball drops four games to Southeast over the weekend

WNCC baseball drops four games to Southeast over the weekend

BEATRICE – The Western Nebraska Community College baseball team dropped four games to Southeast Community College in Empire Conference action on Saturday and Sunday. On Saturday, the Cougars fell to the Bobcats 27-1 and 9-6. Sunday’s action saw Southeast plate 30 runs in the two games compared to three for…
DHHS Developmental Disabilities listening tour launches in Gering Monday

DHHS Developmental Disabilities listening tour launches in Gering Monday

Director of the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), Tony Green, with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) have announced a multi-city Let’s Talk Listening Tour focused on the elimination of the Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waiting List. Director Green plans to visit five locations across Nebraska and host one…