Corn growers were responsible for a $151 billion boost to the U.S. economy in 2023, according to a new report released this week by the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA). The report, entitled NCGA Economic Contribution Study for 2023, looked at a number of ways in which corn growers shaped the economy,…
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…
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…
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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…
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…
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, 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…
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…
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…
