Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame inductions happening this weekend

Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame inductions happening this weekend

The Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the western lifestyle and horse culture in the Sandhills of Nebraska. The 19th Annual Banquet Ceremony will be held on June 8, 2024, at the 4-H building at the Cherry County Fairgrounds in Valentine, NE.…
E. Coli found in Harlan County Reservoir

E. Coli found in Harlan County Reservoir

Harlan County Reservoir -- Elevated levels of E. Coli have been found at Harlan County Reservoir, prompting officials to close Gremlin Cove Beach. Officials will retest the water on Tuesday, June 1, and results will be available the following day. The beach will remain closed until levels fall below 235…
Yori officially retires as coach at Creighton

Yori officially retires as coach at Creighton

Omaha, Neb. -- After better than 36 seasons as a coach (26 as head coach), Connie Yori announced her official retirement as a coach this week. Yori has spent the last several years as a special consultant to the Bluejays program.Yori began her women's basketball journey as a player for…
Medical Marijuana advocates making push for signatures

Medical Marijuana advocates making push for signatures

The ballot committee leading the effort to put the legalization of medical cannabis before voters this November, have announced they have qualified 38 counties, to meet the state's requirement of collecting 5% of the voters' signatures in at least 38 Nebraska counties. But, Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana needs to meet…
Nebraska Sandhills Grazing Conference in Broken Bow

Nebraska Sandhills Grazing Conference in Broken Bow

Broken Bow – On Thursday, June 13th, No-till on the Plains will host the Nebraska Sandhills Grazing Conference at the One Box Convention Center in Broken Bow.  Several topics will be discussed including grazing cropland to build rangeland health, the role of forbs in native rangeland, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)…
Cattlemen’s Ball kicks off in Scotts Bluff County

Cattlemen’s Ball kicks off in Scotts Bluff County

The Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska is kicking off its 26th year of raising money for cancer research today. The Ball will be held on June 7 and 8 in Scotts Bluff County hosted by Scott and Kristin Schiff on their ranch. A special feature of the event is that it’s…
Breaking records: Over 310 Nebraska youth apply to NAYI

Breaking records: Over 310 Nebraska youth apply to NAYI

Nebraska high school students are showing strong interest in the Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute (NAYI). The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) received a record number of applications, over 310, from juniors and seniors statewide for this year's event, which will be held July 8-12 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s East…
Sea to Sea in a Model T Making Stops Across the Country

Sea to Sea in a Model T Making Stops Across the Country

The Museum announced their plans earlier this year to make a coast-to-coast trip from New York to San Francisco in a 1924 Model T Ford to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the ten-millionth Model T Ford. The trip will depart June 2 from Battery Park in New York City and travel along the…
Legion Baseball Scores 6 – 6

Legion Baseball Scores 6 – 6

Holdrege Inspire Rehabilitation Seniors over Gothenburg Melons Seniors 12-1 Holdrege Wilkins ADP Juniors over Gothenburg Melons Juniors 20-6 Cozad Reds Juniors over Hi-Line 8-7