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…
Beginning Farmer and Rancher Workshop offered in Valentine

Beginning Farmer and Rancher Workshop offered in Valentine

VALENTINE – Are you ready to cultivate the future of farming and ranching? Join us on Wednesday, October 2, for a transformative “Beginning Farmer and Rancher Workshop” designed to equip young farmers and ranchers with essential skills to navigate the complexities of family operations. The event is free from 5:30…
Omaha River City Rodeo happening this weekend

Omaha River City Rodeo happening this weekend

The 2024 edition of the River City Rodeo will take place September 20-21 in Omaha, Nebraska at the CHI Health Center. With the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association's regular season ending on September 30, this rodeo marks one of the final opportunities contestants have to qualify for the National Finals Rodeo…
Thursday Final Bell with Mike Zuzolo with Global Commodity Analytics | 9/19/24

Thursday Final Bell with Mike Zuzolo with Global Commodity Analytics | 9/19/24

With the FEDS rating drop influencing market sentiment, traders are wading cautiously through the day. Wheat struggled to rally despite broader market movements, while technical indicators in the grains showed mixed signals, reflecting uncertainty. Weather remains a critical factor, impacting both harvest progress and crop conditions. Looking ahead, the Cattle…
Husker Women’s Basketball’s 2024-2025 Conference Schedule Released

Husker Women’s Basketball’s 2024-2025 Conference Schedule Released

The Nebraska women's basketball team learned its full regular-season schedule with dates for the first time on Thursday, Sept. 19, when the conference announced its basketball schedules live on the Big Ten Network. Season ticket sales for Husker women's basketball have been on the rise during the offseason, even without…
Big Ten Announces Husker Men’s Basketball’s 2024-25 Conference Schedule

Big Ten Announces Husker Men’s Basketball’s 2024-25 Conference Schedule

Lincoln – Nebraska will be tested early and often as the Big Ten Conference released its 2024-25 men’s basketball schedule Thursday afternoon. The Huskers’ 20-game slate opens with a pair of traditional powers with December matchups at Michigan State on Saturday, Dec. 7, and against Indiana on Friday, Dec. 13. The…
Holdrege FFA chapter sponsors farm safety camp

Holdrege FFA chapter sponsors farm safety camp

Holdrege, Neb. - The Holdrege FFA Chapter sponsored its 24th Annual Farm Safety Camp for over 140 Phelps County kindergartners and first graders on Wednesday, September 18th at the Phelps County Ag Center.  The sessions consisted of students from Bertrand, Loomis, All Saints Catholic School, Legacy Christian, and Holdrege Public…
Holdrege Area Public Library welcomes new director

Holdrege Area Public Library welcomes new director

Holdrege, NE - The Holdrege Area Public Library Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Sierra Burrows as the new Library Director.   As a Holdrege native, Sierra brings a wealth of experience, dedication, and passion for community service to the position.  She has served as the Circulation…
Ravenna man arrested on child porn possession charges

Ravenna man arrested on child porn possession charges

A Ravenna man has been arrested after being accused of possessing child pornography. Joshua Fish, 36, is charged in Buffalo County Court with five counts of Possession of Child Pornography. Each count is a Class IIA felony which carries a maximum of 20 years in prison. An arrest affidavit says…