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Supernovas Sign Nebraska Native Kyla Swanson to Practice Squad
OMAHA, Neb. - The Omaha Supernovas have reunited with Nebraska native and middle blocker Kyla Swanson who officially signed as a practice player for the Supernovas. A Wahoo graduate, Swanson returns to Omaha after competing in the Puerto Rican League with Mets de Guaynabo. Swanson was drafted by the Supernovas as the 35th pick in…
Runza Donating 10% of Thursday Sales to SBCo Volunteer Center
Do you like good food while helping a great cause? Then dining at the Scottsbluff and Gering Runza locations this week will check both of those boxes. On Thursday, 10 percent of all sales will go to the Scotts Bluff County Volunteer Center. Brooke SamueLson, manager of the Scottsbluff location,…
K-State Technology Development Institute partners with agronomy department on ammonia study
MANHATTAN—Kansas State University's Technology Development Institute and agronomy department have collaborated to manufacture sampling devices that maximize farmers' profitability by minimizing nitrogen losses. The Technology Development Institute, or TDI, helped the agronomy department optimize designs and create 3D-printed parts for passive samplers that measure nitrogen losses due to ammonia volatilization after fertilizer applications. Previous…
Omaha to host inaugural Pro Volleyball Federation Championship in May
Pro Volleyball Federation has announced that its first championship will take place in a city that supports professional volleyball like no other in the United States – Omaha, Nebraska. The semifinals on May 15 and title match on May 18 will take place at the CHI Health Center and be broadcast…
Chadron State announces change in leadership of men’s basketball program
CHADRON – Chadron State College Interim Athletic Director Ted Tewahade announced Tuesday that men's basketball head coach Shane Paben will not have his contract renewed. "Coach Paben has brought success to the men's basketball program at Chadron State College," Tewahade said. "We thank him for time and dedication to Chadron State College." Chadron…
Kansas Crop Improvement Association Announces Leadership Changes
MANHATTAN, KANSAS, March 27, 2024 – After 25 years of service to the Kansas CropImprovement Association (KCIA), Executive Director Steve Schuler is retiring, effective March31. “Steve has had the interest of the association and its membership first all the time,” said DustinMiller, owner of Kauffman Seeds, Inc., and president of…
Nebraska economic indicator up sharply as mfg. hrs worked, building permits rise
Nebraska’s leading economic indicator saw a sharp increase in February, according to the most recent report from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The indicator, designed to predict economic activity six months into the future, increased by a rapid 3.48%. “The increase in the leading indicator suggests there will be strong growth…
Post Playhouse benefits from Oregon Trail Community Foundation grant
The Post Playhouse is pleased to announce a generous $10,000 gift from the Oregon Trail Community Foundation in support of enhancing the theatrical and technical infrastructure of the Post Playhouse’s historic building located at Fort Robinson State Park. As an anchor philanthropic organization in the Panhandle, the Oregon Trail Community…
NSP: Three fail alcohol compliance checks in Cheyenne Co.
Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have conducted alcohol compliance checks in Cheyenne, Morrill, and Box Butte counties. During the afternoon and evening hours of Saturday, March 15, investigators conducted alcohol compliance checks in Cheyenne County. In total, 23 businesses were checked. Three of those businesses sold alcohol to a…
Nebraska Farmer Participates in Soy Checkoff’s See for Yourself Mission to Central America
ST. LOUIS – The Soy Checkoff recently journeyed to Panama and Colombia for its annual See for Yourself mission. A group of farmer participants accompanied by national checkoff farmer-leaders visited Central America February 4-11. The educational mission aims to cultivate the next generation of soybean leaders and this group saw how…