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Ed Moore Invite Results
Ogallala, Neb. - Ogallala High School hosted the Ed Moore Invite on Thursday. Chase County won the boys team title. Sidney edged out Chase County to take the girls team championship. Team Standings: Boys PlaceSchoolPoints1Chase County155.52Gothenburg1313Cozad754Sidney73.55Ogallala426Mitchell277Alliance188Chadron2 Girls PlaceSchoolPoints1Sidney125.52Chase County1233Gothenburg87.54Ogallala595Chadron466Cozad447Alliance308Mitchell9 Full results can be found HERE.
United States hog inventory up 1%
As of March 1, there were 74.6 million hogs and pigs on U.S. farms, up 1% from March 2023 but down 2% from Dec. 1, 2023, according to the Quarterly Hogs and Pigs report published today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). Other key findings…
Hilgers joins another suit over Biden student loan forgiveness
Attorney General Mike Hilgers joined a coalition Thursday of 11 state attorneys general suing the Biden Administration over its latest illegal attempt at student loan forgiveness. https://youtu.be/QtbPBjBsCcQ The lawsuit was filed today in the United States District Court for the District of Kansas Wichita Division. “In Biden v. Nebraska, the Supreme…
High school recaps: Track & Field in Bayard, North Platte plus girls tennis at Alliance
There were a pair of big track and field meets for area teams on Thursday plus some girls tennis with a triangular held at Alliance. Below you'll find some scores, standings, and links to more. T&F CD Invite at Bayard Morrill won the girls meet with 76 points with Bayard…
Nuneviller sets franchise records as Supernovas top Rise
OMAHA, NE. — Brooke Nuneviller set the franchise record for most kills and digs in one match as her standout performance led the Omaha Supernovas (9-4) to a 27-25, 20-25, 30-28, 25-22 win over the Grand Rapids Rise (6-6) Thursday night at the CHI Health Center. Nuneviller was the star of the show pacing the Omaha…
Rhule talks spring practice progress
Nebraska Head Football Coach Matt Rhule met with members of the media on Thursday following the Huskers’ second spring practice. Rhule spoke on Nash Hutmacher and his transition from wrestling at the NCAA Championships two weeks ago to spring practice. “We want him to have some time to rest his…
Tractor Supply Opens Applications for Second Annual Open Buying Days Event
BRENTWOOD, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, announced today that applications for its second annual “Growing Life Out Here” Open Buying Days event will open on April 1 through April 15, 2024. The Open Buying Days event will take place on June…
Ag Secretary Vilsack announces $124M in funding for smaller farms and rural businesses, 19 in NE
OMAHA — U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack visited Omaha Thursday and announced $124 million in grants and loans to projects in 44 states that are aimed at saving energy and creating more income streams for smaller farmers and rural businesses. The heftiest award — nearly $4 million — went to Nebraska’s Bluestem…
High School Baseball Scores 3-28-24
Thursday (03/28/2024) Beatrice 7, Elkhorn North 0Bennington 12, Tekamah-Herman 1Elkhorn South 4, Bellevue West 3Falls City 4, Holton, KS 3Gretna East 7, Papillion-LaVista South 6Hastings 13, Central City/Centura 2Lincoln Lutheran 6, Thurston-Cuming County 5Lincoln Northwest 13, Aurora 3Lincoln Southwest 10, Norfolk 1Lincoln Southwest 11, Norfolk 1Malcolm 6, Nebraska City 4Millard…
Speaker forecasts long nights for Nebraska lawmakers in remainder of 60-day session
The Speaker of the Nebraska Legislature has told lawmakers there will be some long days and nights starting next Tuesday with just eight days remaining in the session. https://youtu.be/X-9bQyzHni8 Sen. John Arch discussed his plans on the floor Thursday, noting that out of 103 priority bills this session, 14 have…