Court hearing scheduled in Lex MVH investigation

Court hearing scheduled in Lex MVH investigation

A 42-year-old Lexington woman will arraigned in Dawson County Court next week on charges of Felony Motor Vehicle Homicide while under the Influence, Driving While Under the Influence of Alcohol and No Operator's License. Vilma Almanza-Siles is accused in the June 2, 2024 death of 38-year-old Yuniesky Diaz-Gomez near an…
Deere and Co. announces layoffs amid rising costs, decreasing demand

Deere and Co. announces layoffs amid rising costs, decreasing demand

Deere and Co., the world’s leading seller of farm machinery, has announced plans to cut an unspecified number of employees from its global production and salaried workforce. This decision comes in response to mounting operational costs and a decline in demand, as outlined in a letter sent to employees last…
Loper SAAC Wins MIAA Trophy

Loper SAAC Wins MIAA Trophy

Kearney. Neb. - The Nebraska Kearney Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) has won the MIAA SAAC Cup for the second time in three years. The award was handed out Monday night (June 3) at the annual MIAA Awards Celebration ceremony in Kansas City. Points are reported annually and achieved through Make-A-Wish participation, MIAA SAAC…
Bertrand Constructing New Fire Station

Bertrand Constructing New Fire Station

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…
Cowboy Entrepreneurship – Nic Lica on Breaking the Barrier

Cowboy Entrepreneurship – Nic Lica on Breaking the Barrier

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…
KAAPA Ethanol Weekly Crop Progress Report June 6, 2024

KAAPA Ethanol Weekly Crop Progress Report June 6, 2024

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 Senior and Event Center Hires New Director

Eustis Senior and Event Center Hires New Director

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,…
Ferguson set for busy summer

Ferguson set for busy summer

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…
Nebraska Rural Radio Association to host annual meeting June 11

Nebraska Rural Radio Association to host annual meeting June 11

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…