Wisconsin man sentenced to 14 years in prison for meth conspiracy

Wisconsin man sentenced to 14 years in prison for meth conspiracy

Omaha, Neb. -- A Wisconsin man was sentenced in federal court in Omaha to 14 years in prison for conspiring to possess with intent to distribute four pounds of pure methamphetamine. There is no parole in the federal system. 46 year old Lemarr Washington of Sheboygan, Wisconsin was told during…
United States Cattle on Feed Up 1 Percent

United States Cattle on Feed Up 1 Percent

Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.2 million head on September 1, 2024. The inventory was 1 percent above September 1, 2023. Placements in feedlots during August totaled 1.98 million head, 1 percent…
UNK head coach Ryan Held previews Saturday’s matchup

UNK head coach Ryan Held previews Saturday’s matchup

Kearney, Neb. – The 38th-ranked Nebraska Kearney football team battles No. 25/27 Central Oklahoma this Saturday at Ron & Carol Cope Stadium/Foster Field. Because of stormy weather in the forecast, the Lopers (2-0) and Bronchos (2-0) will now kick off at 12 p.m. instead of the originally scheduled 7 p.m.…
Nebraska’s August 2024 Unemployment Rate is 2.7 Percent

Nebraska’s August 2024 Unemployment Rate is 2.7 Percent

Lincoln, Neb. -- Nebraska’s preliminary unemployment rate for August 2024 is 2.7 percent, seasonally adjusted. According to the Nebraska Departmentment of Labor (NDOL), the rate is up 0.1 percent from the July 2024 rate. Nebraska's rate is ranked fifth lowest in the nation. State Labor Commissioner John Albin says, “New…
Sharpe to miss Illinois game

Sharpe to miss Illinois game

LINCOLN — As he continues his battle against cancer, Nebraska football radio play-by-play announcer Greg Sharpe will not call this evening's game against Illinois. The Husker sports network made that announcement this week. Sharpe, diagnosed earlier this year pancreatic cancer was able to call the first three games this season.…
Lexington tennis hosts dual invite

Lexington tennis hosts dual invite

Lexington-Lexington hosted its dual invite on Thursday. It was an East-West format. Dual StandingsWestMcCook 5-0Scottsbluff 4-1Lexington 4-1Alliance 3-2Gering 2-3 EastWaverly 4-1Adams Central 2-3Kearney Catholic 1-4Crete 0-5Hastings 0-5
Gothenburg and Lexington win titles

Gothenburg and Lexington win titles

Fillmore Central Invite 9-19 Boys 1 Hetz, Tyler, Gothenburg, 16:24.95 12 Opp, Trevin, Lincoln Christ, 16:44.27 23 Carter, Avery, Milford, 16:50.18 34 Neels, Bryson, Gothenburg, 17:14.42 45 Engel, Nolan, Lincoln Christ, 17:15.57 56 Fuehrer, Jayden, McCool Junction, 17:22.13 67 Holsing, Sammy, Tri County, 17:43.71 78 Gaeta, Yahriel, Gothenburg, 17:56.93 89…
Blue Devils grind out win over Minutemen

Blue Devils grind out win over Minutemen

PLATTSMOUTH - The Lexington Minutemen had no answer for the Plattsmouth Blue Devil rushing attack, as the home team gashed Lexington to the tune of 358 rushing yards in a 48-7 loss Thursday night. Click here for a replay of the broadcast. Plattsmouth (2-2) recovers after losing their past two…