BERTRAND - Bertrand announced that they are constructing a new fire station that is set to be constructed by fall of 2024. The original structure was built in 1963 with an addition being added in 1989. With the need for more and bigger pieces of equipment, the decision was made…
After hearing countless stories of bull fighters battling injury from traditional metal bells used by bull riders, 19-year bull riding veteran Nic Lica decided to do something about it. Nic used his expertise to craft the Licabell, a first of its kind bell substitute. It is “like a bell,” in…
North Platte, Neb. -- Thunderstorms packing winds in excess of 80 mph knocked out power for much of North Platte on Sunday night. Assessment of the damage and cleanup is underway and will be ongoing. Brandon Myers, Director of Region 51 Emergency Management says the community is getting back up…
The USDA released its first Crop Progress Report for the month of June. For the first time this year it included corn conditions which were up sharply from this time a year ago as traders expected. Plantings were behind in many of the crops which has been predicted by analysts…
EUSTIS, NE - Audra Kobs has been hired by the board of the Eustis Senior Center to serve as the new director on a part-time basis. Kobs’ duties will include managing the daily operations of the center, handling the billing and paperwork, organizing and advertising the events of the center,…
Kearney, Neb. – Five-time Division II national champion Wes Ferguson will run in the 2024 NYC Grand Prix on Sunday, June 9. This is Ferguson’s first race since winning his third straight NCAA Division II 800-meter outdoor title on May 25. The Fremont native leaves Nebraska-Kearney with nine All-American honors…
The Nebraska Rural Radio Association (NRRA), the pioneering farmer- and rancher-owned radio group in the United States, is gearing up to host its 73rd annual meeting on June 11th at Kirk’s Restaurant in Lexington. This event marks a significant gathering for an organization that has been a cornerstone for the…
Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) has confirmed a positive rabies case in an animal in the health district. The rabies exposure was from a skunk in Keith County, and only involved domestic animals. No human exposure occurred from this case. “Even animals that may look friendly should be treated…
Nebraska volleyball will take part in a primetime season-opening event, the AVCA First Serve Showcase, on Tuesday, Aug. 27 at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky. Nebraska will play the first match of the season, taking on Kentucky at 6 p.m. (CT). Wisconsin will face Louisville in the second…
The 40th Annual West Nebraska All-Star Volleyball match was held Saturday at WNCC's Cougar Palace as the West team looked like one of the better all-star teams put together recently in the event as they beat the East team 3-1 (4-1 as they played all five sets). After it was…
