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…
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…
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By TYLER ELLYSON UNK CommunicationsKEARNEY – When Bill Murphy was a high schooler, he didn’t know anything about athletic training and sports medicine. These professionals weren’t part of most small-town sports programs in the mid-1980s. “We had a first-aid kit, Cramergesic (a pain-relief ointment) and a few Band-Aids,” Murphy said…
Governor Jim Pillen traveled Wednesday June 5, 2024 to Del Rio, Texas, to see troops he deployed to assist in securing America’s southern border. (Courtesy: Gov's Office) LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen traveled Wednesday to Del Rio, Texas, to see troops he deployed to assist in securing America’s southern border.…
On Thursday, the management team of Ramón Ayala confirmed to Nebraska State Fair officials that the recent announcement of his tour cancellation includes the previously scheduled Aug. 29 Nebraska State Fair performance. Fair organizers are diligently working on securing a replacement concert to ensure that fairgoers still experience exceptional entertainment…
The eighth Legend Buttes Horse Sale will take place June 21st in Crawford, Nebraska at Crawford Livestock. The sale is the first of two in 2024, with the fall edition happening at the same location September 27th. The upcoming June sale will feature 62 consigned ranch, rope, and recreational type…
For the calendar quarter beginning on October 1, 2024, the local sales and use tax rate changes will be:Adams will impose a new 1% rate;Grafton and Kenesaw will each impose a new 1.5% rate;Lyons will increase its rate from 1.5% to 2%; andMullen and Nelson will each increase their rate from 1% to 1.5%.There are no changes in county lodging tax rates…
Former Husker Cade Povich is set to become the 41st Nebraska baseball player to reach the Major Leagues after his contract was selected by the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday morning. It marks the first MLB call-up for Povich, who is scheduled to make his first career start against the Toronto…
Kearney, Neb. – Nebraska-Kearney senior Wes Ferguson has been named the U.S. Track & Field/Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Division II Outdoor Male Track Athlete of the Year. The five-time national champion and nine-time All-American is the second Loper to win a USTFCCAA National Award; current throws coach and eight-time…
