Evnen makes push for poll workers in May, meeting Voter ID requirements

Evnen makes push for poll workers in May, meeting Voter ID requirements

Nebraska's Secretary of State is making a swing throughout the state, meeting with county election officials, civic organizations and others to discuss the upcoming May primary election. Among the topics being addressed by Bob Evnen is the need for people interested and willing to become a poll worker. Evnen tells…
Husker Basketball Adds Gavin Griffiths to 2024-25 Roster

Husker Basketball Adds Gavin Griffiths to 2024-25 Roster

The Nebraska men’s basketball team added one of the top players in the 2023 recruiting class as Gavin Griffiths will join the Husker program for the 2024-25 season. Griffiths, a 6-foot-8, 193-pound guard from Simsbury, Conn., played at Rutgers last season and will have three seasons of eligibility remaining. A…
NPPC Announces New Hire and Staff Promotions

NPPC Announces New Hire and Staff Promotions

Washington, D.C., April 17, 2023 — The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is pleased to announce several staff updates to enhance the organization’s advocacy efforts. Andy Curliss will join the organization as vice president of strategic engagement, effective April 22, 2024. In this new role, Curliss will lead a range of efforts focused…
Genatone enters the portal

Genatone enters the portal

Former North Platte star Vincent Genatone has entered the NCAA transfer portal. This past year he appeared in 12 games as a redshirt freshman for Montana and will have three years of eligibility remaining. At North Platte he earned Super-State first team honors and collected 136 tackles as a senior,…
K-State extension programs report $8.8M boost due to volunteers

K-State extension programs report $8.8M boost due to volunteers

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Pick a 4-H event just about anywhere in Sherman County, and you’re highly likely to find Colleen Duell there. Duell is known in local circles as a steady presence at Kansas 4-H events, volunteering her time for such programs as the project learning day, summer day camp, 4-H Ambassador…
Loon-PHS Pet of the Week

Loon-PHS Pet of the Week

Meet Loon, the Panhandle Humane Society's featured Pet of the Week! https://youtu.be/Y-mwStuyag0 This handsome boy is Loon, he may be shy at first but when you get to know him he has the best sweetest personality anybody desires! Loon would prefer someone who will take it slow with him and…
Cherry County remains America’s top beef cow county

Cherry County remains America’s top beef cow county

The top beef cow county in the United States of America is once again found in Nebraska. Cherry County, located in the northwest portion of the state, holds onto the top position with more than 184,688 beef cows, according to data compiled as part of the U.S. Census of Agriculture.…
Papa Moon Brewing Headquarters an Early Smash

Papa Moon Brewing Headquarters an Early Smash

A new venue serving up in-house made ciders and barbecue has been a hit so far in Scottsbluff. Earlier this month, Papa Moon Brewing Headquarters opened its doors on Avenue B. Co-owner Katlyn Massey says she and her husband Ryan bought the building about a year ago and have been…