Hit the trails for prizes in new adventure challenge

Hit the trails for prizes in new adventure challenge

Join the Your Parks Adventure: Trail Trek this summer for a chance to explore the state and be eligible for prizes geared toward the outdoor lover. Launching May 22 and running through Oct. 31, the new challenge invites people to explore more than 45 designated trails across Nebraska — either…
Man accused in 2022 Kearney murder heading to district court

Man accused in 2022 Kearney murder heading to district court

The case of man accused of killing a Lexington man in Kearney in 2022 has beenbound over to district court. Romeo Chambers, 27, is charged in Buffalo County with 2nd-degree murder, 1st-degree assault, 2nd-degree assault, and three weapons counts in the shooting death of Jared Shinpaugh in 2022. Chambers had…
Center offers resources for rural communities seeking federal grants 

Center offers resources for rural communities seeking federal grants 

Lyons, Neb. -- Applying for federal grants can be challenging for rural communities. With limited resources and staff attention focused on day-to-day duties, dedicating time to the application process is not always feasible.  To ensure rural communities are not left out of an unprecedented opportunity to apply for federal grants…
Huskers blow 9th inning lead in loss to Indiana

Huskers blow 9th inning lead in loss to Indiana

Nebraska plated a pair of runs in the eighth inning to grab a 5-3 lead, before a seven-run rally in the ninth handed the Huskers a 10-5 loss against Indiana on Friday night at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park. Nebraska (30-18, 12-7 Big Ten) scored five runs on nine hits…
Huskers Fall to Hoosiers in 8 Innings

Huskers Fall to Hoosiers in 8 Innings

The Nebraska softball team took a one-run lead into the seventh inning Friday but Indiana tied the game with a single run in the seventh and then scored six times in the eighth to rally for a 9-5 victory in a Big Ten Tournament semifinal matchup in Iowa City. With…
Nebraska to Send Strong Message During Police Week

Nebraska to Send Strong Message During Police Week

MAY 10, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — Nebraska Backs the Blue! The Nebraska Crime Commission will share that message with law enforcement officers from across the entire country with a unique campaign set for National Police Week gatherings in Washington D.C. “From the extraordinary public support of our police agencies across…
NMPF Statement on H5N1 Federal Aid to Assist Dairy Farmers 

NMPF Statement on H5N1 Federal Aid to Assist Dairy Farmers 

ARLINGTON, VA – From NMPF President & CEO Gregg Doud:“NMPF thanks Secretary Vilsack and federal leadership for effectively using their existing authorities to offer necessary assistance for dairy farmers as they meet the challenges of H5N1 in dairy cattle. Care for farm workers and animals is critical for milk producers, as is protecting against…
USDA Forecasts 14.86 BB Corn Crop, 4.45 BB Soybean Crop

USDA Forecasts 14.86 BB Corn Crop, 4.45 BB Soybean Crop

OMAHA (DTN) -- USDA on Friday forecast farmers this spring are planting what will become a 14.86-billion-bushel corn crop and a 4.45-billion-bushel soybean crop. USDA estimated the 2024-25 corn yield will be 181 bushels per acre. The soybean crop is also projected at 52 bpa. USDA on Friday released the…