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Columbus, Imperial agribusinesses receive $1.3 million in USDA grant funding for labor workforce
Two Nebraska agriculture businesses are receiving grants for the USDA Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Program. According to a news release, Daniels Produce in Columbus will receive $1.2 million in funding. The business is a 900-acre vegetable farm and currently has 180 farmworkers. Daniels Produce said their grant will…
13 Nebraskans Become U.S. Citizens During First of Kind Naturalization Ceremony in Gering
It was a joyous and celebratory day at the Scotts Bluff National Monument, as 13 residents who have been living in the Panhandle are sworn in as naturalized U.S. citizens. This was the first time that a naturalization ceremony was held at the Scotts Bluff National Monument, and Chief Ranger…
WATCH: Nebraska college rodeo athletes find success in 2nd and 3rd rounds of CNFR
Nebraska native college rodeo athletes and athletes representing Nebraska rodeo teams are finding success at the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming. Champions will be crowned during the the final round of competition Saturday, June 15th. Below are Nebraska athletes who have had success over the last two rounds:…
25th Annual Rock & Roll Father’s Day Classic Getting Underway in Gering
The annual "Rock & Roll Father's Day Classic" car show is getting underway in Gering. An estimated 500 classic cars expected to be on display from enthusiasts from eight states. All the usual events -including cruise night, fun runs and the classic car show and shine day- are in the…
Northeast Nebraska: Flooding wipes out nearly 40 years of no-till farm ground | Fridays in the Field
On May 21, 2024, areas around Wahoo, Nebraska received about 11 inches of rain in just three hours. Although many Nebraskans are grateful for much-needed moisture this spring, farmers like Dan Kellner said it was too much, too fast. Consequently, much of his farm ground, which has been no-till for…
Becker’s: Nebraska average RN hourly rate 17th in U.S. adjusted for cost of living
Our state fares well in a recent nationwide ranking of the average hourly wage for registered nurses when adjusted for cost of living. Among Nebraska and surrounding states, Becker's Hospital Review says our state's real average pay of $38.36 hourly adjusts upward to $42.57 an hour, 17th-best in the country,…
Big time basketball camp opportunity for area girls next weekend
Girls from all around the region are invited to sign up and attend basketball camp next weekend at Gering High School on Friday, June 21st and Saturday, June 22nd. The camp will feature former Husker, Brooke Schwartz, along with two-time WNBA All-Star, Anna DeForge. There will be a 3rd-5th grade…
Weekend baseball: Gering wins road trip opener, plus Z’s and Pios on road
Plenty of baseball for area teams this weekend as the Western Nebraska Pioneers plus both the WESTCO and Gering legion teams are on the road. Gering Platte Valley Companies got their weekend started last night with a 6-5 win in eight innings on the road at Broken Bow as they…
Southwest Power Pool: generation supply can meet summer demand despite warmer temps
As we approach the start of summer, officials with the Southwest Power Pool are expecting to have enough generation capacity to meet energy demand despite higher regional temperatures expected in their 14-state region. SPP presented its summer forecast to stakeholders last month at a bi-annual forum as part of their…
Tyson Foods suspends CFO following second arrest
Tyson Foods has suspended its Chief Financial Officer, John R. Tyson, following his arrest on charges of driving while intoxicated. This marks the second arrest for Tyson since he assumed the role of CFO in 2022. In 2022, Tyson was previously arrested for becoming intoxicated and falling asleep in a…
