LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is issuing a reminder about the deadline to register for this summer’s Ag & Economic Development Summit: One Nebraska. Registrations should be submitted online at govsummit.nebraska.gov by Friday, July 26. This year’s event covers three days and includes breakout sessions on talent attraction, housing and childcare solutions, manufacturing, stewardship…
LINCOLN — The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission has unanimously approved transferring a racing license from a racetrack in Hastings to a new facility in Ogallala. Commissioners voted 7-0 Friday to allow the license transfer for Hastings Exposition and Racing Inc. The company plans to partner with Elite Casino Resorts, which…
KEARNEY – This isn’t your grandmother’s European vacation. It’s more of an adventure. That’s how University of Nebraska at Kearney professor Matt Mims describes a recent study abroad trip to Portugal and Spain. “I wanted the experience to feel more real,” he said. “I really wanted students to connect with…
Like most Americans, I was horrified by the recent assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. I’m grateful that President Trump survived the attack. Our nation prays for the innocent victims. Corey Comperatore was murdered while using his body to shield his loved ones from gunfire. This shouldn’t have been…
Nebraska newcomers Robby Bolin and Luke Broderick helped Team USA to a championship appearance at the historic Honkbalweek Haarlem on Friday. Japan won the title after recording a 10-4 victory against Team USA. The United States is a regular in the tournament, which is held every other year. The team…
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KEARNEY, NE - The necessary repairs have been completed at Harmon Pool in Kearney and has been re-filled after the pool's mechanical system was vandalized last Friday. According to a City of Kearney media release, it will take approximately three days to heat the water to an acceptable temperature, and…
Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.3 million head on July 1, 2024. The inventory was 1 percent above July 1, 2023. The inventory included 6.82 million steers and steer calves, up 1…
The Nebraska Rodeo Update is a weekly radio program designed to highlight Nebraska rodeo and western events. The program sheds light on the success of Nebraska athletes, rodeos, and cowboy culture in the Cornhusker state. Listen to the update, or read highlights from the program below! Program Overview: National High…
(HOLDREGE, Neb.) - The Central Nebraska Public Power & Irrigation District has announced that work will begin on July 29 to begin improvements in the area located near the outlet canal at Johnson Lake. Starting on the 29th, the old docking structures will be removed from both sides of the…