LINCOLN — Supporters of two competing abortion-related ballot initiatives spent Monday at the Nebraska Supreme Court seeking rulings by Friday’s deadline to finalize the ballot. Justices heard oral arguments in three lawsuits: two seeking to block an abortion-rights amendment from the fall ballot and one arguing that the competing measures…
Lexington Police Department arrested a 39-year-old Lexington man following a domestic assault investigation at a Lexington residence. It was reported around 7:00pm Monday. Information gathered by officers in a report indicates they observed a woman with bruises. She told officers that she couldn't breathe after the suspect allegedly placed his…
(North Platte, Neb.) — Weather permitting, work will begin Sept. 16 on I-80, from reference post 205.61 to reference post 212.70, reference post 222.02 to reference post 229.50, and reference post 247.84 to reference post 254.87, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Western Engineering Company, Inc. of Harlan, Iowa…
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Panhandle Public Health District (PPHD) are responding to a recent death due to a possible rabies infection. There is no risk to the public at large. DHHS is assisting PPHD in taking preventive steps to contact community members who…
Gosper County Sheriff Jesse Naputi is retiring after 30 years in law enforcement. His letter of resignation was tendered by the Gosper County Board of Commissioners during a 20 minute special meeting on September 3, 2024 and accepted on a 3 to 0 vote. His final day in office will…
The Nebraska Department of Education will receive $55 million dollars over the next five years to help improve literacy throughout the state. This is the largest grant the NDE has ever received and is part of the Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) grant from the U.S. Department of Education. Nebraska…
Interim Chancellor Dele Davies, MD, cites increased numbers in longstanding programs, as well as new, innovative degree programs For the 24th straight year, enrollment at the University of Nebraska Medical Center increased. The fall enrollment figure is 4,703 students, a 3.2% rise from last fall. The increase was driven by enrollment…
Money flow in the cattle market has been significant, contributing to a nice turnaround after a period of softness. Despite the recent jobs report, which could temper consumer demand, cattle prices have remained resilient. Fund-related trading is also playing a role in both cattle and grain markets, adding to volatility.…
Corn conditions drop one percentage point to 64% good to excellent while holding steady at 65% on the beans. Crop Progress as of Sept 8th: Data compiled by WaterStreet from NASSCorn Dough 95%; 90% last week; 94% on averageCorn Dented 74%; 60% last week; 73% on averageCorn Mature 29%; 19%…
BROKEN BOW - Adams Land and Cattle has begun its sixth annual Food 4 Youth Challenge. Adams is partnering again with local businesses and surrounding schools to assist with their backpack programs, which provide food and other needed items to send home with students. The backpack program is a great…
