Fatality in Seward County multi-vehicle crash

Fatality in Seward County multi-vehicle crash

The Seward County Sheriff's Office reports one fatality in a multi-vehicle crash on Eastbound Interstate 80 about two miles west of the Seward interchange. It occurred around 6:15am on Wednesday September 11, 2024. The preliminary investigation revealed a tractor-trailer (vehicle 1) traveling eastbound collided with the rear of another tractor-trailer…
USDA forecasts US corn production down, soybean and cotton production up from 2023

USDA forecasts US corn production down, soybean and cotton production up from 2023

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2024 – Corn production is down, while soybean and cotton production is up from 2023, according to the Crop Production report issued today by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). Corn production is down 1% from last year, forecast at 15.2 billion bushels; soybean growers are expected to increase…
Dreamer’s Place Equestrian Ranch Making an Impact near Wayne Nebraska

Dreamer’s Place Equestrian Ranch Making an Impact near Wayne Nebraska

The Dreamer's Place Equestrian Ranch is owned by Randy and Laura Nelson outside of Wayne Nebraska. Randy Nelson tells us how it all began. The Dreamer's Place offers a wide variety of services Laura Nelson tell us about the services they offer at Dreamers Laura also mentioned the Dreamers Place…
Comments with Coach Cook

Comments with Coach Cook

The Nebraska volleyball squad is back at home this weekend following an exciting five set win over Creighton on Tuesday night. He talks with Jayson Jorgensen about that match and other topics in this week's version of Comments With Coach Cook
West Nile Virus detected in south-central Nebraska health district

West Nile Virus detected in south-central Nebraska health district

Kearney, Neb. -- Human cases of West Nile Virus (WNV) have been detected within the Two Rivers Public Health Department district consisting of Buffalo, Dawson, Franklin, Gosper, Harlan, Kearney and Phelps counties. Laboratory testing for WNV is reported by hospitals or by locations collecting blood donations according to a media…
Rumors of threats on social media not related to Kearney Public Schools

Rumors of threats on social media not related to Kearney Public Schools

Kearney, Neb. -- The Kearney Police Department is aware of recent rumors circulating on social media platforms, including TikTok, regarding threats related to nationwide events and, specifically, to the Omaha area. KPD has investigated this report specifically as it pertains to Kearney and find no credible threat to Kearney Public…
Southern Public Power District announces changes to Irrigation Application process

Southern Public Power District announces changes to Irrigation Application process

GRAND ISLAND – The Southern Public Power District (SPPD) began rolling out changes to their irrigationapplication process. The updated irrigation application process was approved by the SPPD Board of Directors at their September 11, 2024, board meeting.“These updates aim to streamline the application procedure, providing clearer guidelines and enhancing service…
Father-son duo builds grain bin robots to save farmers’ lives

Father-son duo builds grain bin robots to save farmers’ lives

It was a simple, yet powerful, challenge that launched a father-son duo to invent a life-saving robot. A farmer in rural Nebraska, told Chad Johnson and his son Ben they needed to invent something to keep farmers out of grain bins. The Johnsons were experienced in robotics. So Chad, a…
Trooper and K9 Receive National Recognition

Trooper and K9 Receive National Recognition

(Lincoln, Neb.)  — A Nebraska State Trooper and K9 have received a national honor for their work with the Nebraska State Patrol SWAT Team. Trooper Austin Donner and K9 Tilt were awarded the K9 SWAT Deployment Award by the National Tactical Officers Association. The NTOA made the presentation Monday at their…