Weekend Pursuit Leads to Two Arrests in Lincoln County

Weekend Pursuit Leads to Two Arrests in Lincoln County

North Platte, Neb. -- Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested two people following a pursuit in Lincoln County over the weekend. Saturday, at approximately 3:30 p.m., a trooper performed a traffic stop on a Chevrolet Suburban for speeding on Interstate 80 near North Platte, at mile marker 172.…
Custer County Foundation announces spring grant recipients

Custer County Foundation announces spring grant recipients

BROKEN BOW - The Custer County Foundation says it has awarded a total of $49,600 in grants to 14 organizations for the application period that ended April 30. “It’s always an exciting time when we get to announce our grant recipients,” Executive Director Rilee Daffer said. “The generous support we…
Iron Horse District launches new website

Iron Horse District launches new website

HOLDREGE, Neb. - The Iron Horse Arts District in downtown Holdrege has launched a new website to share information about their work and goals in the community. The website, located at ironhorsedistrict.org, currently includes information about the District in general, pages discussing the Iron Horse Festival on September 14, and…
John Cook negotiates contract extension to include purchase of horse

John Cook negotiates contract extension to include purchase of horse

Nebraska's Director of Athletics, Troy Dannen, announced that John Cook, the Head Volleyball Coach, has signed a five-year contract extension. While this news is significant in its own right, what truly stands out is a unique request from Cook, which involves a horse. Cook, a four-time national champion coach, will…
Coach John Cook signs new deal with Nebraska

Coach John Cook signs new deal with Nebraska

Director of Athletics Troy Dannen announced Wednesday that Nebraska has signed four-time national champion Head Volleyball Coach John Cook to a new five-year contract. The recently completed deal runs through Jan. 31, 2029, with Cook receiving an annual salary of $825,000 beginning on June 1. The new salary represents a…
FDA approves methane-reducing feed ingredient for dairy cattle

FDA approves methane-reducing feed ingredient for dairy cattle

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated recently announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has completed its review of Bovaer® (3-NOP), a first-in-class methane-reducing feed ingredient, and determined the product meets safety and efficacy requirements for use in lactating dairy cattle. Bovaer represents a potential innovation that accelerates livestock sustainability, the…
Schwellenbach called up by Braves

Schwellenbach called up by Braves

Former Husker Spencer Schwellenbach is set to become the 40th Nebraska baseball player to reach the Major Leagues after his contract was selected by the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday morning. It marks the first MLB call-up for Schwellenbach, who started the year with High-A Rome before being called up to…
Two charged with child abuse in Holdrege

Two charged with child abuse in Holdrege

Holdrege -- A Holdrege couple faces child abuse charges for severe injuries to their four-month old daughter. 24 year old Jason Remmenga has been charged with intentional child abuse resulting in serious bodily injury and two counts of intentional child abuse. All three charges are felonies. The mother of the…
Graffiti applied to Elwood park restrooms

Graffiti applied to Elwood park restrooms

Courtesy/ Gosper County Sheriff'sOffice. The Gosper County Sheriff's Office is seeking information in connection to graffitti being sprayed on walls of the Elwood Village park bathrooms. The Gosper County Sheriff's Office is seeking information in connection to graffitti being sprayed on walls of the Elwood Village park bathrooms. Sheriff Jesse…
Legion Baseball Scores 5 – 28

Legion Baseball Scores 5 – 28

Holdrege Inspire Rehabilitation Seniors over Platte Valley Auto Lexington Seniors 12-2 Imperial Seniors over Cambridge Arapahoe Seniors 7-2 Wood River Seniors over Loomis Seniors 16-2 Minden Seniors over Hi-Line Seniors 12-4 Hastings 5 Points Bank Chiefs 18U over Kearney Misko Sports 10-7 Cozad Reds Juniors over Gothenburg Melons Juniors 2-1…