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Gering Council Ward III race uncontested as Primary deadline passes
Interest in local political offices increased in the final week for non-incumbents filing for the May Primary, but one race is lacking any candidates whatsoever. Scotts Bluff County Clerk Kelly Sides says no one filed for the Ward III seat currently held by Ben Backus on the Gering City Council.…
PBS to air documentary on prescribed burning in Kansas
MANHATTAN, Kan. – PBS stations in Kansas City and Wichita will air a 30-minute documentary on prescribed burning in Kansas’ Flint Hills region, highlighting the challenges and benefits of a management strategy that dates back to Native Americans’ care for the land. The program – Flint Hills Fire Culture: A…
Huskers earn sweep on Sunday
A pair of throwing miscues from Charleston capped off Nebraska’s third late-inning comeback victory of the weekend as they took down the Cougars, 5-3, on Sunday afternoon to secure a series sweep at Patriots Point. Nebraska (7-3) scored five runs on 10 hits with two errors, while College of Charleston…
USDA Data Shows U.S. at a Trade Deficit in 2024
The trade outlook for 2024 still shows the U.S. with a record trade deficit, according to USDA’s third trade outlook for fiscal year 2024. “There is still expected to be a record agricultural trade deficit of $30.5 billion and also an annual decline in agricultural exports of about $8.3 billion to…
Panhandle Parks Receiving Upgrades
Visitors will enjoy more than $1 million of recent upgrades to state park and recreation areas in the Panhandle this summer, according to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. At Fort Robinson State Park, the equestrian campground expansion began late last year and is expected to be complete for visitors…
Several school districts facing budget pressures in coming school years
Several issues are coming together at one time to force officials at school districts around the region to begin considering cost-cutting measures now and for the coming school year. Following a letter sent to parents of Sidney Public School students noting a funding shortfall that has their Board of Education…
Huskers lose to Mizzou
The Nebraska softball team got a solid outing from its freshmen pitchers Sunday but the Husker offense managed only one run in a 5-1 defeat to No. 14 Missouri. Caitlin Olensky (2-2) pitched well in defeat. In a career-high 5.2 innings, Olensky allowed four runs on seven hits. Emmerson Cope…
WNCC softball with seventh-inning comeback to beat Dawson
The Western Nebraska Community College softball team split a pair of games with Dawson Community College in the Cougars home opener on Friday. The first game was all Dawson as the Bucs scored six runs in the fourth and fifth inning to take the 8-0 win. The second game was…
WNCC wraps up regular season with win over Trinidad
TRINIDAD, Colo. – The Western Nebraska Community College women’s basketball team wrapped up the regular season by putting four in double figures with a 77-60 win over Trinidad State College Saturday afternoon at Trinidad, Colorado. WNCC wraps up the regular season at 26-4 and will get ready to host a…
Registration Open for UW Extension’s 2024 Ranch Camp Program
The University of Wyoming Extension is now accepting applications for the fourth annual Wyoming Ranch Camp, to be held at the Padlock Ranch Monday, June 10, through Friday, June 14. Open to applicants ages 18 and older, Ranch Camp combines hands-on learning opportunities with team problem-solving and practical lessons in…