LINCOLN, NE – On the anniversary of 9/11 – the worst terror attack to occur on U.S. soil -- Governor Jim Pillen joined state senators in presenting three new laws aimed at enhancing security for the state and the nation. The bills, two of which address land ownership, were the focus…
Markets are bracing for the USDA WASDE report set to be released Thursday at 11 a.m., with expectations that reactions will be swift across both grain and livestock markets. The stock market has already played a key role in recent trade activity, influencing movements not just in grains but also…
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – Central Community College has been recognized as a top performer in the 2024 Sustainable Campus Index, securing the top spot in energy and fifth place overall internationally among associate institutions. A publication from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), the Sustainable Campus…
COZAD - The Cozad football team won a thriller last week over Central City 56-55 in double overtime, and had a record breaking performance from their senior quarterback Noah Shoemaker. In the game, Shoemaker went 23/39 with 391 yards and eight touchdowns. The 391 yards breaks his own school record…
LINCOLN, Nebraska — September 11, 2024 — Voting for Round 1 of the third annual “Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska” competition is officially open. Votes can be cast here. Public voting for the top 16 products in the bracket-style competition will be held Wednesday, September 11, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, September 22. Manufacturers, students…
Hastings, Neb. - The Highway 6 Trailblazers welcomed Hershey and Grand Island Central Catholic to the Bill Smith Softball Complex on Tuesday. The Trailblazers split the evening with a 12-0 win over Hershey before falling 11-5 to the Crusaders. Highway 6 took down the Panthers after jumping out to a…
Holdrege, Neb. - The Holdrege girls golf team hosted Cozad and Minden on Tuesday night at the Holdrege Country Club. The nine-hole triangular was won by Minden with a score of 169. The Whippets were led by KayLynn Jorgensen who finished with the individual low score of 37. Teammate Kara…
Nebraska Farm Bureau has introduced a new product, the Nebraska Farm Bureau Health Plans, that could be a game changer in lowering health insurance costs for Nebraskans. “The current health care insurance market discriminates against self-employed individuals and small business owners because they are not eligible for the discounted rates…
Papillion, Neb. -- The 7th annual Nebraska 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb is set for this Saturday, September 14, at Werner Park Stadium, 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion, from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Organizers say it's a way to honor and remember New York City Firefighters (FDNY) who selflessly gave their…
Cozad - It didn't take Aurora long to set the tone on Tuesday night against Cozad. Adi Fahrnbruch led off the game with a homerun to rightfield before anyone had even settled into their seats. The Huskies went on to defeat the Haymakers 10-1 in front of a packed Bellamy…
