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832 Nebraska students awarded highest degree at 96th State FFA Convention
More than 800 students were awarded the Nebraska State FFA Degree at the 96th annual Nebraska FFA State Convention held April 3-5. The State FFA Degree is the highest degree bestowed by the Nebraska FFA. In total, 832 students recieved the degree. The Nebraska State FFA Degree recognizes FFA members…
Nebraska Forest Service Program Brings Hands-On Environmental Education to Classrooms
Whether it is watering a seedling or acting out a tree’s search for resources, a new program for elementary school students is connecting kids to their environment through interactive classroom activities. Trees in the Classroom, a partnership between the Nebraska Forest Service and the Lower Platte South and Papio Missouri…
Rural Scottsbluff family loses home to Sunday morning fire
Firefighters battled snow, wind and fire early Sunday in a blaze that displaced a family of six. Scotts Bluff Rural Fire Chief Carissa Schank-Grubbs says firefighters were called to a home near County Roads 19 and H shortly after 4 a.m., finding a single-level home about 60 percent involved. Initially…
Husker Softball falls in extras to Penn State in series finale
Penn State used a pair of two-run home runs to rally for a 6-4 victory over the Nebraska softball team in 10 innings Sunday at Bowlin Stadium. Nebraska took a 4-2 lead into the seventh inning before Penn State tied the game on a two-run homer. The Nittany Lions then…
Nebraska Medicaid Announces Spring Listening Tour
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Medicaid & Long-Term Care will host its next Medicaid Listening Tour throughout April and May in communities around the state. “The Listening Tour is a unique opportunity for our Medicaid members and providers to share insights and ideas to…
What is Sheep GEMS?
GEMS stands for Genetics, Environment, Management and Society, which are four pillars of our sheep industry. Why so? In the United States, distinct breed-types are spread across climatically diverse regions and management systems. Breeding robust sheep that perform well under these conditions is therefore critical to the industry’s long-term sustainability.…
NEFB Urging Members To Check Broadband Map For Accuracy Of Data On High-Speed Internet Access
Expanding rural connectivity to secure high-speed, high-quality internet access statewide is a policy priority for Nebraska Farm Bureau. Last year, NEFB helped secure $405 million in funding to expand broadband to every acre. Under the Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program, Nebraska will receive just over $405 million in…
Husker bowling finishes as regional runner up
Lansing, Mich. - The Nebraska bowling team ended its season at the Lansing Regional as the Huskers climbed through consolation, but fell to No. 3 Youngstown State in the Regional Championship match. After dropping their first match to Maryville on Friday, the Huskers dropped down to the contenders bracket and…
Huskers down Ohio State 7-3
No. 24 Nebraska clinched its seventh weekend series in a row this season behind a six-run fifth inning in a 7-3 win vs. Ohio State on Saturday afternoon at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park. The Huskers (22-6, 5-0 Big Ten) scored seven runs on 11 hits, while Ohio State (12-14,…
ESU 13: Valuing Partnerships During Week of the Young Child
“I know I have a great child care provider in Bertie because when I kept Otis home for Christmas break, she cried the day I brought him back because she missed him that much!” Ali Manley is a working mom of Otis who is two. Otis goes to see “his”…
