Cozad Wins in Balk-Off Fashion over Broken Bow

Cozad Wins in Balk-Off Fashion over Broken Bow

COZAD - On a day that was originally intended to be a doubleheader, the Cozad Reds and Broken Bow Juniors played just once on Tuesday night, with Cozad winning thanks to a walk-off balk in the bottom of the seventh to win 4-3. Broken Bow struck first on a warm…
Nebraska begins voluntary testing for HPAI in dairy farm milk tanks

Nebraska begins voluntary testing for HPAI in dairy farm milk tanks

 The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday that four states will launch voluntary pilot programs in the days ahead to test bulk milk tanks on dairy farms for bird flu — a move that’s aimed at making it easier for farmers to ship herds across state lines and for public…
Results: National Junior High Finals Rodeo Update Rounds 1-4

Results: National Junior High Finals Rodeo Update Rounds 1-4

The National Junior High Finals Rodeo is underway in Des Moines, Iowa, and will continue through Saturday, June 19th. Here is an update on how Nebraska junior high rodeo athletes have competed so far: Performance 1 | Sunday, June 23rd - 7pm Bareback Riding 4th: Kelstyn Lindner, Broken Bow, Neb.,…
Governor Pillen calls for special session to address Property Taxes

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Governor Pillen calls for special session to address Property Taxes

LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen sent a letter to Speaker of the Legislature John Arch, announcing his intent to call senators back into session starting July 25, to address the state’s worsening property tax crisis. Pursuant to the Nebraska Constitution, prior to that date, the Governor will issue a…
Bethania De La Cruz to Compete in 2024 NORCECA Women’s Final Six

Bethania De La Cruz to Compete in 2024 NORCECA Women’s Final Six

OMAHA, NEB. - Omaha Supernovas star server and outside hitter Bethania de la Cruz is set to compete for her home nation of the Dominican Republic for the 2024 NORCECA Women’s Final Six Tournament. The four-day tournament is set to take place in de la Cruz’s hometown of Santo Domingo from June 26 through…
Northeast Nebraska producer faces flooding from Missouri River

Northeast Nebraska producer faces flooding from Missouri River

Farming on the banks of the Missouri River is presenting a challenge this week as flooding from the north travels into Nebraska.   Quentin Connealy has been producing corn and soybeans in the area for 16 years and this is the third flood he has seen.   “We’re going to…
Nebraska’s May 2024 unemployment rate steady at 2.5 percent

Nebraska’s May 2024 unemployment rate steady at 2.5 percent

Lincoln, Neb. -- Nebraska's preliminary unemployment rate for May 2024 is 2.5 percent, seasonally adjusted. The rate is unchanged since September 2023 and is up 0.4 percentage points from the May 2023 rate of 2.1 percent. Nebraska's rate remains fourth lowest in the nation. Labor Commissioner John Albin (AL bin)…
Cattle Chat: Water requirements in the summer

Cattle Chat: Water requirements in the summer

 On a hot summer day, there is nothing better than a cool drink of clean water to quench one’s thirst. For cattle out on pasture, their need for clean, accessible water is important for good health, said the experts from Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute on a recent Cattle Chat podcast.…
(UPDATE) Fatal accident in Frontier Co over weekend

(UPDATE) Fatal accident in Frontier Co over weekend

Around 12:45 am Saturday, an off-duty Nebraska State Patrol Trooper came upon a 2-vehicle collision that had occurred on Highway 183, approximately 6 miles south of Maywood. Additional troopers, Frontier County Sheriff's Office deputies, and EMS responded. The State Patrol says the preliminary investigation shows that a Ford Explorer, driven…