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CSC has good first week of practice
The first week of practice was a good one for the Chadron State College football team, Head Coach Jay Long said Saturday after the Eagles had what he called a “situational scrimmage” that lasted about an hour and 15 minutes. With four quarterbacks seeing action, each offensive unit took turns…
Vandalism adds time, cost to Broadway river bridge repair
Scotts Bluff County officials are asking for the public's help finding out who damaged the repairs underway on the northbound span of the Broadway river bridge. Roads Superintendent Steve Baird tells KNEB News that late last Thursday night or early Friday morning, someone drove over the concrete patches, causing new…
Time to consider using remaining stored soil water in irrigated fields
The last few irrigations of the season require some of the most important water management decisions of the year. An unneeded irrigation may mean wasting 1 to 3 inches of water and 2 to 5 gallons of diesel fuel per acre. Even if your irrigation costs are only $10/ac-in, each…
Possible small modular reactor sites include Rushville
Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has reached Phase 2 of a feasibility study assessing preliminary siting options for advanced nuclear reactors in Nebraska. In 2022, the Nebraska Legislature allocated $1 million to the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) to fund the feasibility study. DED subsequently awarded the funds to NPPD, which operates…
Former Huskers help USA to silver medal
The U.S. Women's National Team secured the silver medal at the Olympics as they fell to Italy, 3-0 (25-18, 25-20, 25-17), on Sunday, Aug. 11, in Paris. Three players on the U.S. National Team - Jordan Larson, Kelsey Robinson Cook and Justine Wong-Orantes - represented Nebraska throughout the competition. In the…
Alliance Book Signing with Author Jaynet McCance for Her Book “Jessie” August 22nd
The Alliance Public Library and Highland Park Care Center will host Nebraska author Jaynet McCance for a book signing event for her book “Jessie” on Thursday, August 22nd at 5:30pm in the Alliance Public Library Community Room. Jaynet McCance was born April 6, 1931 and lived in Crawford, Nebraska in…
New focus for September Nebraska Soil Health School
The Nebraska Soil Health School will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 4, at Fort Robinson State Park, located at Soldier Creek Road and U.S. Highway 20. Hosted by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), the schools are designed to build upon soil-related knowledge…
Smith announces Youth Advisory Council
Congressman Adrian Smith has announced the names of the Third District high school students who will serve on his Youth Advisory Council for the 2024-2025 academic school year. Youth Advisory Council members include Anneliese Bargen of Adams Ava Wenzel of Arthur Dominic Kouba of Auburn Claudia Rhoades of Big Springs…
Weather just doesn’t cooperate with Balloon Fest
Mother Nature had other ideas for the 10th annual Old West Balloon Fest this year. Following a fog and weather related delay and ultimate cancelation for the Friday mass assention, similar conditions caused a similar situation Saturday morning. However, much to the delight of those on hand at the old…
Nebraska Environmental Trust to Host Final Application Q&A Session
The Nebraska Environmental Trust (NET) will host its final Grant Application Q&A session. This session will give a quick overview of the application process, what is expected of applicants, and a section for applicants to ask any questions they have on the process. When and Where: · Via Zoom –…
