Nebraska Attorney General’s Office will hold mobile office in Kearney

Nebraska Attorney General’s Office will hold mobile office in Kearney

Kearney, Neb. -- Representatives from the Nebraska Attorney General's Office will be available in Kearney to receive concerns from citizens on Wednesday, July 17. Mobile Office hours will be from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Peterson Activity Center. Citizens will be able to pick up Consumer Protection Kits to help…
McGowens to join Portland Trail Blazers

McGowens to join Portland Trail Blazers

Former Husker Bryce McGowens will continue his professional career on the West Coast, as he signed with the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday. McGowens signed a two-way contract with the Trail Blazers after spending the last two seasons with the Charlotte Hornets. Last season, he appeared in 59 games, including…
Lexington legend passes away

Lexington legend passes away

 Oxford, Miss- Monte Kiffin the small town kid from Lexington who went on to become one of the most influential defensive coaches in NFL history passed away on Thursday at the age of 84. The University of Mississippi made the announcement. Kiffin was credited with creating the Tampa Two defense…
Despite a hurricane and record holiday travel, gas prices barely budge

Despite a hurricane and record holiday travel, gas prices barely budge

The national average for a gallon of gas rose three cents to $3.54 from last week. The slight nudge higher came despite Hurricane Beryl smacking into the coast of Texas, a record number of July 4th car travelers, and oil costs hovering above $80 per barrel. AAA's survey of fuel outlets…
CIR upholds Governor Pillen’s Order for State Employees to return to workplace

CIR upholds Governor Pillen’s Order for State Employees to return to workplace

LINCOLN, NE -- Today the Nebraska Commission of Industrial Relations (CIR), which rules on labor disputes, issued an order upholding Governor Jim Pillen’s November 2023 executive order (EO 23-17) for all state employees to return to their workplaces. The CIR’s decision completely upheld the validity of the Governor’s executive order, ruling…
Omaha Police make arrest in child death

Omaha Police make arrest in child death

Omaha, Neb. -- An Omaha woman has been booked into Douglas County Corrections and charged with Child Abuse by Neglect, resulting in death. 40 year old Juanita Pinon is the victim's foster mother. Omaha Police are investigating the death of a 5-year-old boy. Omaha Police Officers were called to 3025…
Nebraska Football Hall of Fame Announces 2024 Inductees

Nebraska Football Hall of Fame Announces 2024 Inductees

Seven Husker football standouts and a state college All-American comprise the 2024 class of the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame announced Thursday. The 2024 inductees were chosen by members of the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame, which is sponsored by the Nebraska Chapter of the National Football Foundation and the…
Butler named as assistant with NU

Butler named as assistant with NU

John Butler, a veteran assistant coach with experience in both college football and the NFL, has joined the Nebraska football coaching staff.  Butler will join Head Coach Matt Rhule’s Husker staff as secondary coach and pass game coordinator. Butler comes to Nebraska after spending the past six seasons with the…
Bean Growers Day in Grant is scheduled for August

Bean Growers Day in Grant is scheduled for August

A new event, “Bean Growers Day in Grant,” will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 20, at the Stumpf International Wheat Center in Grant.  “The purpose of the grower's day is to reach out to growers and industry people in southwest Nebraska with valuable current information on dry bean production,” said…