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WNCC softball falls to NJC on Friday
STERLING, Colo. – The Western Nebraska Community Collee softball dropped a conference doubleheader to Northeastern Junior College on Friday in different style of contests in Sterling, Colorado. The first game saw the Cougars fall behind early and managed just three hits in falling to the Plainswomen 9-0. The second contest…
FMMO Modernization Must Put Farmers First
This past week the arduous process of modernizing the Federal Milk Marketing Order system reached another milestone, with participating organizations submitting their final statements summing up their arguments for why USDA should adopt their proposals as part of a new federal order. NMPF continues its leadership, offering the most detailed,…
Nebraska high school hall of fame announces class
Lincoln-Twelve athletes, five coaches, an official and a contributor will be inducted into the Nebraska High School Hall of Fame at its annual induction ceremony.. The Hall of Fame will also honor a family, two dominant dynasties, a golden anniversary team, a silver anniversary team, a great moment and an…
NU falls in series finale
No. 24 Nebraska fell behind early and couldn’t come back, as the Huskers fell 9-3 vs. Ohio State in the series finale on Sunday afternoon at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park. Nebraska (22-7, 5-1 B1G) totaled three runs on nine hits and an error, while Ohio State (13-14, 3-3 B1G)…
Meat Foundation Scholarship Applications Now Open
WASHINGTON, DC -- The Meat Foundation is now accepting undergraduate and graduate scholarship applications for the 2024-2025 academic year. The deadline for applications is May 31, 2024. The Meat Foundation will be awarding one $10,000 Barry Carpenter Scholarship, along with several $5,000 scholarships. These scholarships are merit-based and open to…
UPDATE: Power restored to most Gering residents
UPDATED (8:00 PM) Power continues to be restored in Gering, including the 10th Street Corridor. Most areas of Gering are now receiving power. Some properties (including apartments and several houses) south of M Street, west of 17th Street, won’t have power tonight. Additionally, the South side of K Street and the North side of Yucca will not…
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…