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Raiola named starter for the Huskers
Lincoln-In a move that has been expected for awhile Freshman Dylan Raiola has been named Nebraska's starting quarterback, the team announced Wednesday. The decision by head coach Matt Rhule puts the former five-star prospect in charge of the Nebraska offense in the season opener. Originally committed to Georgia, Raiola flipped…
Pro Farmer Crop Tour: Does the data matter to the grain markets?
Consistent randomness and investigative reporting are two themes that come from the Pro Farmer Crop Tour every August. But what's the significance of the data to the markets? Is it accurate? And how should the data be used in grain marketing decisions? That's the focus of this week's episode of…
9 Huskers named to Senior Bowl Watchlist
Nine Nebraska football players were honored Wednesday with selections to the 2025 Reese’s Senior Bowl Watchlist. They were among 859 prospects chosen nationally. The honorees include five Husker offense players: wide receiver Jahmal Banks and Isaiah Neyor, tight end Thomas Fidone and offensive linemen Micah Mazzccua and Ben Scott. Four senior Blackshirts were on the…
Nebraska Leading Economic Indicator shows strong rise in July
Nebraska’s leading economic indicator rose 1.72% during July, according to the most recent report from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The indicator is designed to predict economic activity six months into the future. “The rising indicator value suggests the Nebraska economy will grow through the end of the year and into early 2025," said economist Eric…
Pro Farmer Crop Tour: Nebraska’s corn, soybeans predicted to rebound from last year
The Western Leg of the Pro Farmer Crop Tour completed its stops in Nebraska, and the official results were released Tuesday evening. The biggest concerns among tour scouts included the presence of Western bean cutworm and widespread hail damage. In Nebraska, Pro Farmer Crop Tour scouts found corn fields had…
Scottsbluff Police Participate in Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign
The Scottsbluff Police Department has been awarded a grant from the Nebraska Department of Transportation Highway Safety Office to participate in the National “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” drunk driving enforcement wave. Scottsbluff Police Officers will be working overtime from August 14th to September 2nd, 2024. The officers will be…
Patrick Stacy named General Manager of Cowboy Basketball
LARAMIE, Wyo. (Aug. 20, 2024) – Cowboy basketball head coach Sundance Wicks announced Tuesday the addition of Patrick Stacy to the coaching staff as the team’s General Manager. Stacy will focus on analytics in both scouting and recruiting for the Brown and Gold. A native of Illinois, Stacy comes to Wyoming…
History Nebraska Rebranding to Nebraska State Historical Society
New Brand Effective Sept. 3 Lincoln, NE - 08/20/2024 - History Nebraska announced today it will return to its original, lawful name, the Nebraska State Historical Society (NSHS), effective Sept. 3, 2024. “Our return to the name Nebraska State Historical Society represents a recommitment to our mission to collect, preserve,…
Elanco to Invest $130M, Create 70 Jobs in Elwood Kansas
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that Elanco Animal Health Inc., a global leader in animal health, is investing $130 million to expand and renovate its manufacturing facility in Elwood. The expansion in Doniphan County is expected to create approximately 70 new jobs over the next two years. “The continued…
Final passage of reduced property tax measure ends special session
Lincoln, Neb. -- Many lawmakers say they are proud of the passage of the centerpiece property tax reform measure during their special session that adjourned Tuesday, while expressing disappointment that they didn't accomplish more. https://youtu.be/pQR03vOv_R4 LB 34 was scaled down from Gov. Jim Pillen's original property tax plan, but Sen.…
