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Osborn draws crowds during weekend stops throughout the Panhandle
It was standing room only this weekend as independent U.S. Senate candidate Dan Osborn held a forum at the Frontside bar in Scottsbluff. Osborn, who had challenged Republican Sen. Deb Fisher to a series of debates, asked the crowd of about a hundred for their support, noting a recent poll…
Rural Nebraska town ends childcare desert with new daycare facility
In a major win for the rural community of Thedford, the recent opening of a childcare center has ended what was known as a "childcare desert." For years, families in the area struggled to find licensed childcare, forcing some parents to leave the workforce or juggle unreliable alternatives. But through…
WNCC volleyball goes 2-1 at WyoBraska Invite
TORRINGTON, Wyo. – The Western Nebraska Community College volleyball team went 2-1 in action over the weekend at the WyoBraska Invite in Torrington, Wyoming, on Friday and Saturday. The Cougars started the tournament with a hard fought 5-set loss to Miles Community College 25-23, 16-15, 16-25, 26-24, 15-13. WNCC rebounded…
Wyoming loses on the road to North Texas
DENTON, TEXAS (Sept. 21, 2024) – The Wyoming Cowboys (0-4 overall) could not slow down the Mean Green offense in a 44-17 loss to North Texas (3-1 overall) in the non-conference finale inside DATCU Stadium in Denton, Texas on Saturday evening. The Pokes held the Mean Green to 4-of-14 on third…
Nebraska Farm Bureau Leadership Academy Advocates for Action on the Farm Bill, Tax Code Reauthorization, and Labor in D.C.
LINCOLN, NEB. – Advocating on behalf of Nebraska Farm Bureau (NEFB) members across the state, NEFB Leadership Academy Cadets explained the vitality of a working Farm Bill to the Congressional Delegation during their national affairs trip to Washington, D.C. this week. The visit capped off a yearlong leadership training program…
WNCC men’s soccer wins twice, now 4-0 in conference play
The Western Nebraska Community College men’s soccer team remained unbeaten in conference play with a dominating performance Saturday against Lamar Community College on sophomore recognition day. The Cougars got two goals from sophomore Eduardo Oliveira in registering the 6-0 win. The other three goals also came from sophomores with Jose…
WNCC women pick up a pair of wins over the weekend
The Western Nebraska Community College women’s soccer team captured their first wins of the season as the Cougars defeated Northeastern Junior College 1-0 on Friday and then defeated Lamar Community College 2-1 on Saturday. The two wins put the Cougars at 2-7-1 overall and to 2-2-1 in conference play. WNCC…
Eagles come close at home against No. 4 Mines
The Chadron State College football team came closer than probably expected on Saturday when it played nationally ranked No. 4 Colorado School of Mines in Chadron. The Orediggers won the defensive battle 13-12. Each team scored a touchdown and kicked two field goals, but the Orediggers also kicked the extra…
Nebraska Human Trafficking Task Force Summit Building Statewide Collaboration
Attorney General Hilgers is pleased to announce a successful Nebraska Human Trafficking Task Force Summit was hosted in Kearney, Nebraska this week. Over 200 people attended the event to help combat human trafficking in Nebraska. “I am pleased to see such a large turnout for the Summit. Events like this are a…
Huskers sweep Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The No. 5 Nebraska volleyball team earned its second win of the week against a top-five opponent with a 25-16, 25-17, 25-20 win over No. 4 Louisville in front of a crowd of 14,126 at the KFC Yum! Center on Sunday afternoon. The Huskers improved to 10-1…
