Humanities Nebraska (HN) has selected Anne M. Hubbard to receive the 2024 Sower Award in theHumanities in recognition of her significant contribution to public understanding of the humanities inNebraska. Hubbard will be honored for her philanthropic support for many Native American projects,the National Willa Cather Center, Omaha Public Library, KANEKO,…
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule made the second addition to his coaching staff in the last week. Jamar Mozee announced on social media on Sunday that he will join the program as a senior football assistant. Mozee has been the head coach at Lee's Summit North (Mo.) High School for…
Howard County Sheriff's Office deputies and officers with St. Paul Police Department responded to a call about a river rescue at the Loup River bridge South of St. Paul. last Thursday evening around 5:30pm An adult female and minor child were holding onto one of the bridge supports with the…
Did you know the USDA developed the first cultivated blueberry bush in 1916 from wild varieties? July is National Blueberry Month, a perfect time to celebrate this nutrient-dense food. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, whole fruits such as blueberries are part of a healthy dietary pattern, yet less than 20% of Americans meet the recommended daily fruit intake. The USDA Agricultural Research Service highlights that blueberries are rich in antioxidants,…
MINDEN - On a hot Sunday afternoon, the Cozad Reds and Holdrege Wilkins ADP Juniors battled it out in an elimination game in the B6 Area Tournament, with the Reds surviving in extra innings with a 6-4 win. Cozad struck early in the third meeting between the two this season,…
The vandalism that occurred at Harmon Pool on July 13 resulted in damages to several pieces of equipment and a high-pressure pipe that is part of the pool water re-circulation system. In order to repair this pipe, the water has to be drained from the pool. As a result, the…
Nebraska Medicine CEO James Linder, MD, has been named the chair of the Nebraska Medicine Board of Directors, replacing Jeffrey P. Gold, MD, who was recently chosen to be president of the University of Nebraska system. The board unanimously voted to make Dr. Linder its next chair. He begins this…
Auditor Mike Foley urges state agencies to reduce abuse by stepping up GPS tracking LINCOLN — State auditors used GPS tracking data to uncover inappropriate personal use of state cars by Nebraska parole officers — exposing about 300 unapproved trips and more than 9,000 miles over a year’s time. Nebraska…
The first western bean cutworm moths (Figure 1) were captured in University of Nebraska-Lincoln black light traps at Clay Center on June 14, Concord on June 27, Mead on June 28, and at North Platte on June 29. Flights have increased over the past two weeks at Clay Center and over the…
Holdrege Inspire Rehabilitation Seniors over Grand Island USave Pharmacy 5-1 Post 163 Seniors over Holdrege Inspire Rehabilitation Seniors 13-6 Kearney Misko Sports over Millard South 7-4 Kearney Misko Sports over Millard North 4-2 Gothenburg Melons Juniors over Ogallala Adams Insurance Advisors Juniors 17-6 (B7 Area Tournament) York Cornerstone Kings over…