Suspect sought by Lexington PD

Suspect sought by Lexington PD

The Lexington Police Department has obtained a Dawson County Arrest Warrant for 29-year-old Jimmy Bran-Lopez. Lopez is wanted for first-degree false imprisonment, third-degree sexual assault, and felony child abuse. A news release from Lex P.D. says the charges stem from a thorough investigation conducted by law enforcement officers. Due to…
Downtown Norfolk building collapsed

Downtown Norfolk building collapsed

The City of Norfolk has closed the 700 blockof Norfolk Avenue in the downtown area for safety reasons. In a social media post around 2:30pm this afternoon, they say there has been a building collapse. Emergency crews are on-site to assess the situation and they ask the public to avoid…
U.S. and Mexico Dairy Industries Renew Commitment to Cross-Border Cooperation

U.S. and Mexico Dairy Industries Renew Commitment to Cross-Border Cooperation

CHIHUAHUA, MEXICO – Leading dairy representatives from the United States and Mexico met this week in Chihuahua, Mexico to renew their commitment to collaborate and advocate on mutually beneficial dairy policies. This was the sixth meeting between leading U.S. and Mexico dairy organizations since 2016. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and…
Becerra & Ferguson Tabbed as Top Student-Athletes; Goracke & Dr. Steele Win Special Awards

Becerra & Ferguson Tabbed as Top Student-Athletes; Goracke & Dr. Steele Win Special Awards

Kearney, Neb. – Nebraska Kearney Athletics wrapped up the 2023-24 year with the eighth annual "Louie Awards" Monday night (May 6) in the Ponderosa Room of the Nebraskan Student Union.  Each team was in attendance to honor winners in the categories of "Classroom Excellence", "Community Engagement" and "Competition". Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)…
Lexington Athletics Booster Club Banquet held on Monday

Lexington Athletics Booster Club Banquet held on Monday

LEXINGTON - The Lexington Athletics Booster Club held their end of year banquet on Monday, here are some of the honors from the night. Mingus and Ramsey Award Winners (Male and Female Athlete of the Year):Jante Alarcon and Katherine Martinez-Perez Courtesy of Lexington Athletics Booster Club Spirit Award Winners:Dr. Ted…
Taylor restaurant among locations featured for 2024 Beef Passport

Taylor restaurant among locations featured for 2024 Beef Passport

TAYLOR - A local favorite spot in Loup County is one of more than three dozen locations featured in the Nebraska Beef Council's 2024 Beef Passport. The program highlights restaurants and independent processors across the state that feature Nebraska beef. Jessica Predmore has owned the Lazy D Restaurant & Lounge…
Busch Light corn cans to raise money for America’s farmers, ranchers

Busch Light corn cans to raise money for America’s farmers, ranchers

Busch Light has teamed up with Farm Rescue to raise money for America's farmers and ranchers. For each case of Corn Cans sold through June 2024, Busch Light said it will donate $0.10 – up to $200,000 – to its longtime partner Farm Rescue. Farm Rescue is a nonprofit dedicated…
Ravenna woman claims first Truck$ & Buck$ pickup

Ravenna woman claims first Truck$ & Buck$ pickup

RAVENNA - Colleen McKeon of Ravenna is the first winner of a 2024 Ford F-150 XLT 4x4 SuperCrew truck in the 29th edition of the Nebraska Lottery’s $2 Truck$ & Buck$ Scratch game. McKeon purchased her winning Truck$ & Buck$ ticket at Fill-N-Chill #04 at 401 Grand Ave. in Ravenna.…