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NRDs Help Commemorate Arbor Day with Concolor Fir Planting at State Capitol
LINCOLN, Nebraska – Joined by esteemed guests including Lt. Governor Joe Kelly and representatives from the Nebraska Forest Service, Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, Arbor Day Foundation, and Lincoln Parks and Recreation, Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) celebrated Arbor Day by planting a Concolor Fir on the southeast lawn of the Nebraska State…
Gameday Traffic Springs Back to Lincoln
With the excitement of warming temperatures, blooming spring flowers and a spring football game on the horizon, the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) reminds everyone to prepare for gameday traffic on Saturday, April 27. When traveling to Lincoln for the annual Nebraska spring football game, plan for heavier traffic and…
City dwellers in Scotts Bluff County encouraged to document wildlife, plant life thru Monday
Ready to notice nature? Join the City Nature Challenge, a community science event to find and document urban wildlife, beginning April 26 across Nebraska. The global challenge is a chance to look for nature in urban areas and learn about the animal and plant life discovered there. Using the free…
Emergency Repairs Underway on Scottsbluff 5th Avenue Rail Crossing
The City of Scottsbluff Transportation department in conjunction with BNSF railroad would like to advise the public that the 5th Avenue Railroad crossing will be closed immediately for emergency repairs. This repair work is expected to be until 6:00 P.M. today, April 26th. Detours will be in place and we…
NCBA Statement on USDA Final Traceability Rule
WASHINGTON (April 26, 2024) – Today, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) President Mark Eisele, a Wyoming rancher, issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) final traceability rule: “USDA’s final traceability rule updates the existing requirement for animal identification that has been in place since 2013, switching…
Wyoming residents encouraged to verify voter registration after purge
More than 86,000 Wyoming voters have been purged from voter rolls, thanks to a state law requiring county clerks to remove people who did not vote in the most recent election, according to a new analysis by AARP Wyoming.Tom Lacock, associate state director for AARP Wyoming, said it is important…
Nebraska sends two to Resistol Rookie Roundup in Ft. Worth, TX, ProRodeo Hall of Fame Class Announced | Nebraska Rodeo Update for April 27th
The Nebraska Rodeo Update is a weekly radio program designed to highlight Nebraska rodeo and western events. The program sheds light on the success of Nebraska athletes, rodeos, and cowboy culture in the Cornhusker state. Listen to the update, or read highlights from the program below! Program Overview: Nebraska High…
Brown wins Spring Scrimmage inside War Memorial Stadium, 17-10
LARAMIE, Wyo. (4/25/24) – The University of Wyoming football team held its annual Spring Game on Thursday inside War Memorial Stadium. The Brown Team defeated the Gold Team, 17-10. “For throwing it together with the timing of the week, I thought our team did a really good job,” UW head coach…
WNCC splits conference doubleheader with McCook
The Western Nebraska Community College baseball team split a key Empire Conference doubleheader with McCook Community College Thursday at Cleveland Field. The first game saw WNCC spot McCook five first-inning runs and then scored eight times late in the game to claim the 10-5 win. The second contest saw a…
Chadron Golf Invite results
The Chadron Golf Invite was held on Thursday and it was Mitchell's Cael Peters taking home the individual title while Scottsbluff captured another team win. Peters shot a round of 70 and wound up a five shot winner over Scottsbluff's Tommy Dredla. Jack Maser of Gering and Noah Shaddick of…