Steady cattle prices were offered in the north this week, though it seems the basis may have been lost, the potential for lighter kills as packers continue to add pressure to the trade. The market is still contending with heavy cattle in the south, but despite these challenges, the cattle…
Lincoln, Neb. -- Two finalists have been named in Nebraska's 2024 'Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska' competition. The two finalists and their featured Nebraska-made products are Valley Center Pivot, Valley Irrigation - A Valmont Company in Valley, Nebraska, and Toilet Paper - Outlook Nebraska, Omaha. Voting for the finalists opened…
BURWELL - The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission says water levels at Calamus Reservoir State Recreation Area near Burwell will remain low for the next few weeks so the Twin Loups Irrigation District can conduct repairs to the soil cement on Virginia Smith Dam. Access to some boat ramps is…
Gothenburg, Neb. -- Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office, arrested three people following a pursuit and search near Gothenburg on Tuesday. At approximately 1:40 p.m. Tuesday, troopers were notified that a Kia Soul was being sought in connection with a stolen property…
HOLDREGE – YMCA Sports Program Director Joel Pelster has been selected as the new Executive Branch Director of the Don Sjogren Community YMCA. Pelster began his YMCA career in Holdrege in January 2018. During the past seven years, he has grown youth and adult sports participation numbers and launched a…
Liberty Cunningham wowed audiences across the country in her first year of PRCA membership. The 13-year-old trick and roman rider was selected by the PRCA Executive Council to perform at the 2024 National Finals Breakaway Roping. For Nebraskans, Cunningham may be a familiar face. This year was her inaugural performance…
Holdrege, Neb. - The Dusters hosted the Minutemaids for some Tuesday night volleyball. It had been about a week and a half since Holdrege had played a game, but the Dusters looked were able to work past a shaky start in the first set to sweep Lexington. Holdrege won 25-18,…
KVFD -- Kearney Volunteer Fire Department (KVFD) was dispatched to Taco Johns, located at 419 East 25th Street, for a report of smoke in the building. Buffalo County 911 Communications Center received a security alarm at the location and dispatched a Kearney Police Officer to check on the situation.…
LEXINGTON - The Lexington Minutemen football team won their first game in nearly three years this past week, and were led by senior Cesar Cano. The Minutemen won 34-18 over Alliance on the road and Cano had 21 carries for 286 yards and three touchdowns. He also led the way…
McDonald’s is taking legal action against the nation’s four largest meat packers. The fast-food giant has filed a lawsuit against the “Big Four” in the U.S. meat industry—Tyson, JBS, Cargill, and National Beef Packing Company—alleging a price-fixing scheme in the beef market. The complaint was filed Friday in a federal…
