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…
Hwy 6 Rolls Over Swedes

Hwy 6 Rolls Over Swedes

GOTHENBURG - From the very beginning Hwy 6 dominated Gothenburg enroute to a 16-0 win in three innings on Thursday night. Addison Klabunde took the win holding the Swedes hitless on the evening. In fact, she only faced nine batters on the evening and struck out four. It started early…
Work will begin on US-30, west of Grand Island

Work will begin on US-30, west of Grand Island

Grand Island, Neb. -- The Nebraska Department of Transportation is advising that construction crews will start work Monday, Sept. 23, on Stolley Park Road, from Freedom Drive west of U-S 30 to Engelman Road. Courtesy/Google Maps Werner Construction of Hastings is the contractor. Stolley Park Road will be closed west…