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USDA predicts Nebraska wheat harvest to increase by 15%
Nebraska’s winter wheat harvest is predicted to increase 15% from last year, according to the latest USDA Crop Production Report. The 2024 winter wheat crop is forecast to be 42.5 million bushels across the state. According to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service, average yields are predicted at 50 bushels per…
Proposed 2024-25 budget for University of Nebraska is unveiled
Next week the University of Nebraska Board of Regents will consider a 2024-25 budget officials say closes a biennial funding shortfall while meeting several educational goals. Among the highlights of the operating budget will be $1.5 million to expand the Presidential Scholars Program, $15 million to support staffing and operations…
Gov. Pillen proclaims June as Dairy Month in Nebraska
Governor Pillen has proclaimed June as dairy month in Nebraska. Dairy farmers celebrated accordingly with a trip to the governor's mansion to share some ice cream and visit with staff at the capital on June 12th. An elected board of representatives and dairy checkoff members also joined in on the…
Local Aging Office observing Elder Abuse Awareness Day Friday
While World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is this coming Saturday, the Aging Office of Western Nebraska will observe it Friday with a special event at the Gering Civic Plaza. The organization seeks to raise awareness of the issue in our communities, and says abuse of our elderly residents can take…
Danielle Forster of Smithfield crowned Miss Rodeo Nebraska 2025
Danielle Forster of Smithfield was crowned Miss Rodeo Nebraska 2025 in front of a rowdy Wednesday night crowd at the Buffalo Bill Rodeo. Forster was selected after competing and being judged in a variety of events, including horsemanship, appearance, personality, and more. Forster graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln her…
Billy Engel steps down as WNCC men’s basketball coach
KNEB Sports has confirmed that Billy Engel has officially stepped down as the head men's basketball coach at Western Nebraska Community College. Responding via text message this morning, Engel said, "I've truly enjoyed my time here and couldn't imagine coaching anywhere else. It's just time for me to move on…
Pioneers close homestand with win over Bee-Jays
The Western Nebraska Pioneers earned a split of their two game series last night, beating the Liberal Bee-Jays 7-2 at Oregon Trail Park Stadium. The Pioneers went in front for good in the bottom of the fifth inning on two run double from Jackson Yeager, making the score 4-2. They'd…
Application period opens for State Historical Society director
Governor Jim Pillen is now accepting applications for director of the Nebraska State Historical Society. Earlier this year, the Legislature approved and the Governor signed LB1169, making the Historical Society a code agency. As with other code agencies, the director is appointed by the Governor and subject to legislative approval.…
Gering and WESTCO on the road for games through the weekend
Here's the schedule for the Gering and WESTCO legion programs through this weekend. Thursday: Gering B&C Steel at Broken Bow Thursday: Gering Platte Valley Companies at Broken Bow Thursday - Sunday: WESTCO Express at Laramie WY Tournament Friday: WESTCO Zephyrs at Blair (doubleheader) Friday: Gering B&C Steel at Aurora Friday:…
NRD Basin Tour Explores the Republican River
LINCOLN, Nebraska – More than 80 elected directors and staff from Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) along with conservation partners convened in McCook for the annual NRD Basin Tour hosted by the Lower Republican, Middle Republican, Upper Republican and Tri-Basin NRDs on June 10-11, 2024. The NRD Basin Tour explores a different…
