NCAA national meet underway for the Huskers

Kansas City, Mo. - Seven Huskers advanced to the 2024 NCAA Championship quarterfinals after claiming victories in their respective second round matches on Thursday evening as the Nebraska wrestling team sits in sixth place with 21 points. Eight qualifying Nebraska wrestlers remain alive as both quarterfinal and consolation matches will…

Man behind Gering hostage and stand-off situation takes plea deal

The man who held authorities at bay during a 28 hour standoff in Gering back last fall was back in court this week, and struck a plea deal with prosecutors to avoid standing trial. https://youtu.be/GmtWo36gYEk 38-year-old Bradley Garcia was taken into custody on September 27th after a tense armed standoff…

Outlook for stripe rust in 2024 Kansas wheat crop

Over the last ten years, stripe rust has been one of the most damaging wheat diseases in Kansas. Several factors contribute to the development and severity of stripe rust in our region within a given year. The stripe rust pathogen typically does not survive in Kansas over the winter but…

Cargill and Water.org Announce $2.1 Million Partnership to Provide Access to Safe Water and Sanitation

WAYZATA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reliable access to clean, safe water as well as sanitation and hygiene are essential for communities to thrive. To help expand water access, Cargill has committed $2.1 million in funding to Water.org, a global nonprofit focused on removing the financial barriers between people living in poverty and access to…

High School Baseball Scores 3-21-24

Thursday (03/21/2024) Adams Central 11, St. Paul / Palmer 1Arlington 7, Tekamah-Herman 4Bellevue West 10, Omaha North 4Bennington 11, Concordia/Brownell Talbot/Omaha Christian Academy 0Creighton Preparatory School 6, Millard North 5Crete 4, Raymond Central 2Crete 8, GACC-WPB 3Elkhorn North 11, Omaha Skutt Catholic 7Grand Island 6, Lincoln Southeast 1Gretna 13, Omaha…

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KNEB.tv News: March 21, 2024

Today on KNEB.tv News: A Scottsbluff woman caught with 800 fentanyl pills at a local motel takes a plea deal Gering Speech team wins back-to-back state championships Alliance Fire Chief Troy Shoemaker gets top honors Dr. Jeffrey Gold named priority choice for NU Presidency Regional West, UNMC ink Master Affiliation…

Rural Mainstreet Economy Weakest Since June 2020; One in Three Banks Tightened Farm Credit Standards

For a seventh straight month, the overall Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) sank below growth neutral, according to the March survey of bank CEOs in rural areas of a 10-state region dependent on agriculture and/or energy. Overall: The region’s overall reading for March fell to 38.0, its lowest level since June 2020,…

Nebraska Statewide Primary Ballot Certified by Secretary of State

Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen has certified the statewide ballot for the May 14th primary election. Nebraska Revised Statutes says the Secretary must certify candidates, offices and issues to be placed on the statewide ballot at least 50 days before the primary election. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0aSgfE9AS8 Evnen says they are certifying…

In the Garden: New plant selection

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Choosing the right plant for the right place is crucial to introducing new plants in the garden this spring. “Know the water needs of the plant and the water availability of your landscape,” Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini said. Understanding the growth characteristics of the…