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WNCC soccer teams open practice over the weekend
The Western Nebraska Community College soccer teams opened practice over the weekend with plenty of talent on the men’s and women’s programs. The Cougar men return 13 players from a year ago and welcome another 14 freshmen to the roster. The Cougar men went 8-5-3 a year ago and fell…
State APA: Former Rushville Housing Director tied to $31,000 in possible fraud
The state Auditor of Public Accounts has issued a report Monday alleging the former executive director of the Rushville Housing Authority may have misused tens of thousands of dollars for personal benefit over a three-year period ending this past February. Following allegations of financial improprieties involving Krystal Freeseman sent to…
University of Nebraska President Dr. Jeffrey Gold Visits Scottsbluff
University of Nebraska President Jeffrey Gold concluded a a statewide tour Friday at the Panhandle Research Education and Extention Center. Gold told the roughly 60 people in attendance that he his honored to serve in his newly appointed post. "I come at this with a true sense of humility. I…
Red Cross blood supply drops 25%, issues call for donations
The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces dangerous levels of heat and people head out for final summer travel plans. Since July 1, the Red Cross national blood supply has fallen by more than 25%, and blood donors of all types, especially those…
Chadron State football practice begins Monday
With about 130 players reporting on Saturday to have their pictures snapped, take physicals, fill out forms and check out equipment, football practice at Chadron State College got underway Monday morning. Area fans will have lots of opportunities the watch the Eagles this fall. Seven of the 11 games will…
Husker Football Fall Camp report: August 2nd
Nebraska quarterbacks coach Glenn Thomas met with members of the media following Friday’s practice. Thomas discussed how the offense has been able to use certain measurements to evaluate the talent of the offense. “I would say every day is a measurement. I wouldn’t necessarily give you a timeline,” Thomas said. “But every…
2024 Farm Real Estate and Land Values
Nebraska's farm real estate value, a measurement of the value of all land and buildings on farms, increased from 2023, according to USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Farm real estate value for 2024 averaged $4,080 per acre, up $260 per acre (up 7%) from last year. Cropland value increased 6%…
USAF to Host Two Town Hall Meetings
The U.S. Air Force is holding two Town Hall meetings in the Nebraska Panhandle on Aug. 6th and 7th in Kimball and Sidney. The intent of these meetings is to inform local public and landowners about relevant future construction plans and facts concerning the Sentinel program. The Department of Defense…
Leftover Big Game Permits Available August 7th
Hunters may purchase leftover Nebraska big game permits beginning Aug. 7. These 2024 permits, which remain from earlier application and purchase periods, may be purchased within permit limits starting at 10 a.m. Central Time. Eligible landowners may purchase any remaining limited landowner permits. The following permits are available, by species,…
Summer Camp Brings Cattle, History, and STEM to Campers
A metal fence separated a few boys from a bunch of cattle as they looked at each other. Nodding their heads, the boys agreed it would be nice to take one of the cattle back home with them. The boys were part of the Summer Youth Empowerment Camp, which brought…