Overton overcomes fourth quarter deficit to stay undefeated

Overton overcomes fourth quarter deficit to stay undefeated

ELM CREEK - Down two scores heading into the fourth quarter, the Overton Eagles would find the endzone three times while forcing two turnovers, beating Elm Creek 38-28 Friday night. Both teams scored touchdowns on their opening drives and both teams would also turn the ball over on ensuing drives…
Cozad Football rolls in home opener

Cozad Football rolls in home opener

COZAD - It was the first time at home in the 2024 season for the Cozad football team, and they kicked it off the right way with a 47-6 dominating victory over Ogallala. Cozad started out hot on offense, scoring on five of their six first half offensive possessions with…
Huskers sweep Sun Devils

Huskers sweep Sun Devils

LINCOLN, Neb. - The No. 5 Nebraska volleyball team earned its second top-15 win of the week and third of the season with a 25-20, 26-24, 25-19 victory over Arizona State on Friday night in front of 8,772 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.  Merritt Beason sparked the Huskers (7-1) with 15…
Friday Channel Final Bell with Sue Martin with Ag & Investment | 9/13/24

Friday Channel Final Bell with Sue Martin with Ag & Investment | 9/13/24

The bean market turned lower today, driven by shifting weather patterns in both Brazil and the U.S., which could impact crop production. Additionally, escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine are adding to global market uncertainty, further influencing commodity prices. In the livestock sector, cattle prices continue their rollercoaster movement, reflecting…
Nebraska Supreme Court leaves school choice law in the hands of voters

Nebraska Supreme Court leaves school choice law in the hands of voters

Lincoln, Neb. -- The Nebraska Supreme Court has ruled that a ballot measure to repeal a new conservative-backed law funding private school tuition with taxpayer money will be on the November ballot. The decision follows a long battle over the issue with public school advocates successfully gathering signatures this summer…
Ricketts Announces Upcoming Mobile Office Hours

Ricketts Announces Upcoming Mobile Office Hours

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced his constituent casework staff will be hosting Mobile Office Hours around the state. At Mobile Office Hours, Ricketts’ staff will be on-site to assist Nebraskans with their casework needs. If Nebraskans can’t get an answer in a timely manner or feel they have been treated unfairly, Ricketts and his…
USDA expects Nebraska’s 2024 corn crop to set new record

USDA expects Nebraska’s 2024 corn crop to set new record

Nebraska's 2024 corn crop is forecast to hit a record high of 1.89 billion bushels, up 9% from last year’s production, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The increase comes as harvested grain area is expected to rise to 9.7 million acres, up 2% from 2023. The…
NSP Warns of Social Media Scammers Posing as Government Officials

NSP Warns of Social Media Scammers Posing as Government Officials

(LINCOLN, Neb.)  — The Nebraska State Patrol is urging Nebraskans to exercise caution when communicating online. In the past several weeks, NSP has received multiple reports of scammers impersonating State of Nebraska officials. One victim has reported losing $5,000 in crypto currency because of the scam. The fraudulent scheme typically originates…
Dueling abortion measures make ballot, Nebraska Supreme Court decides

Dueling abortion measures make ballot, Nebraska Supreme Court decides

First state to vote on competing abortion initiatives on same ballot LINCOLN — The Nebraska Supreme Court won’t stop the state’s voters from being the first nationally to weigh competing abortion-related initiatives on the same ballot since Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022. The court weighed constitutional questions this…