Lawmakers convened July 25 to begin the first special session of the 108th Nebraska Legislature. Gov. Jim Pillen called the special session to consider legislation relating to property tax reform. Among the 25 measures introduced were: LB1, introduced by Elkhorn Sen. Lou Ann Linehan at the request of the governor, which would…
Lincoln, NE – Smoke associated with wildfires in the Western United States and Canada may affect the air quality in Nebraska. Issued for: July 25, 2024, 1 PM through July 26, 2024, 9 AM Affected Area: Central and Western Nebraska Air Quality Index: Moderate to Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups AQI Potential…
Lincoln, Neb -- Attorney General Hilgers announces the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri issued a preliminary injunction in Arkansas v. U.S. Department of Education halting the implementation of the Biden Administration’s new rule interpreting Title IX. “We are grateful for this ruling. It is a…
The Ultimate Bull Riding Tour will make its third stop of five in Wayne, Nebraska. The event will take place at the Wayne County Fairgrounds and begin at 7:30pm. In addition to the bull riding, the event will also feature Bubble Bull Soccer. There is no entry fee to participate,…
This summer one of Nebraska's all time greats Monte Kiffin passed away at the age of 84. He left behind a fantastic legacy as a person, coach and player. Fellow former Husker and Lexington native Jim Murphy Jr, who was a nephew to Kiffin spoke with the Rural Radio Network's…
Broken Bow, Neb. - With the Juniors season wrapped up, it's time for the Seniors to move into postseason play. The B6 Area Tournament is hosted by Broken Bow and will go from July 26 to July 30. Holdrege Inspire Rehab can be heard on KUVR throughout the tournament. The…
An I-phone crash indication lead Dawson County Sheriff's Office deputies to the location of a plane crash in eastern Dawson County. Sheriff Mark Montgomery says, around 4:11pm Wednesday afternoon, the Sheriff's Office comunications center received an I-phone crash indication at Road 76150 & 444. As deputies arrived they observed a…
Deere & Company announced another round of mass layoffs this week, this time affecting salaried employees. Deere officials cited the declining agriculture economy as the reason for their decision. Ag Web, citing online sources, reported the layoffs could affect 4,500 to 6,000 employees once complete. The layoffs include John Deere's…
Valley, Neb. - The Central City-Fullerton Post 6 Juniors got their revenge on Wednesday night by defeating the ETC Knights (Elkhorn) 10-0 to secure the 2024 Class B Juniors State Championship. Central City finished their season with a near-perfect 29-1 record. Their only loss came the previous night when ETC…
Lexington Lions Club members are taking orders for their annual Peach and Pear sale. Lion's Club member Robert Speer says the orders need to be in by July 31st to accommodate the delivery from Palisade, CO in late August. Speer says the fruit comes in cases known as "lugs". Each…