LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has announced an interim appointment for director of the Nebraska State Historical Society. Cindy Drake will oversee the agency starting on July 25. She has served as a librarian with the Historical Society for 45 years. “Cindy is the right person to fill this role as…
The UNK volleyball program picked up a verbal commitment for its 2025 class as Brylee Nelsen of Millard North announced her commitment on social media Wednesday. As a junior the 5'9 setter, right side had 722 set assists, 86 kills and 45 aces. Nelsen is also a very good good…
Former Nebraska Kearney star Wes Ferguson is one of 60 athletes to recently receive a grant from the USA Track & Field Foundation. Each of the 60 selected athletes will receive a grant of $15,000, marking a continued effort by the Foundation to alleviate the financial pressures associated with training…
Gering, Neb. -- Road work will begin August 5 on eastbound and westbound I-80 and the westbound rest area at Sidney according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Paulsen, Inc. of Cozad is the contractor for this project. Work includes pavement repair, milling oldasphalt and repaving with a new asphalt…
LINCOLN, Neb. — The 2024 Soybean Management Field Days will take place from August 13 to August 16. This year, the Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) and Nebraska Extension introduce a new format, providing a unique opportunity for farmers to enhance their knowledge of soybean production, explore the new Soybean Testing Ag Performance…
The latest crop ratings are in, providing crucial data as we approach the USDA's August estimate. Speculation about potential production reductions is growing, especially as warmer weather patterns set in. Meanwhile, the Black Sea region is closely monitored due to its weather conditions impacting global markets. In the bean market,…
The 69th of edition of the Wahoo Saddle Club PRCA Rodeo is happening July 25-27 in Wahoo, Nebraska. This year's rodeo performances will feature all of the traditional rodeo events, with a few new additions. Rodeo committee member Katelyn Houser says the committee enjoys bringing a professional rodeo to the…
BURWELL - One of the biggest events of the summer gets underway Wednesday with the first day of Nebraska's Big Rodeo in Burwell. Announcer Travis Schauda said this year's rodeo will again have a high level of competition. The rodeo also includes several specialty events, such as the wild horse…
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued a proclamation calling for a special session of the 108th Nebraska Legislature. The session will convene Thursday, July 25 at 10 a.m. The scope will be limited to enacting legislation related to reducing state property taxes. A copy of the proclamation can be…
The Cheyenne County Fair in Sidney, Nebraska featured its very own professional rodeo on July 23, 2024. Here are the results of the one-performance rodeo, per the PRCA: All-around cowboy: Paul Tierney, $679, tie-down roping and team roping. Bareback riding: 1. Drew Lind, 82.5 points on The Cervi Brothers' Blue Ridge…