College rodeo athletes hit the trail this past weekend, competing at various rodeos in their respective regions. Nebraska teams and Nebraska native athletes in the Great Plains region found success in multiple events. Listen to our interview with MPCC rodeo coach Aukai Kaai: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3D4vfNOarkQMvrEQo8CyjI?si=U9KdIHvFQ5eQMU-yRl1JEQ Here’s a look at how Nebraska…
OVERTON - The Overton Eagles volleyball team is 9-1 to start the year, and have been helped by the play of junior Daisy Ryan. So far this season, Ryan has 128 kills, averaging 4.7 per set which leads the team. Ryan has also added 19 service aces, 15 blocks and…
Together, We Can be the Champions of Our Community Lexington, NE (September 2024) - On Thursday, November 7, 2024, the residents of Lexington and neighboring communities will come together to champion for a difference during the 14th annual Give BIG Lexington initiative. Since its inception, Lexington Community Foundation has been…
Kearney, Neb. – The now fourth-ranked Nebraska-Kearney volleyball team swept its 10th straight opponent when it got past Hastings College (-10, -14, -13) Tuesday night at the Health & Sports Center.The Lopers (10-0) finish this homestand a perfect 6-0 while the Broncos remain 7-3 as this was an exhibition match…
A 35-year-old North Platte Man has been sentenced in Federal court to serve 10 years for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine. Austin Priest’s federal sentence will be served consecutive to a state prison sentence he is serving for state violations related to possession of meth. There is no parole…
WAHOO, Nebraska – The Shell Creek Watershed Improvement Group (SCWIG) recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, marking a significant achievement in Nebraska’s conservation efforts. Since its founding in 1999, SCWIG has led grassroots initiatives to improve water quality in Shell Creek, working with over 300 landowners to implement more than 350 conservation…
AMHERST - The Sumner-Eddyville-Miller volleyball team overcame a slow start Tuesday to manage a reverse sweep of Amherst 17-25, 12-25, 25-15, 25-23, 15-9. The match looked like it would be a runaway early as Amherst dominated the first two sets, never trailing for a single point. SEM was able to…
Lincoln, NE — September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month which brings focus on the need for research and treatment for Sickle Cell Disease. SCD is an inherited blood disorder that affects approximately 100,000 people across the U.S. primarily those of African heritage. SCD causes the body to produce abnormally shaped red…
With the rate decision coming tomorrow, markets are on edge, but cattle prices have continued to move higher. The upcoming Cattle on Feed (COF) report is also drawing attention as it could impact price direction. Grains seem to be locked in a box, with limited movement, though some commercial buying…
Lincoln, Neb. -- Secretary of State Bob Evnen is encouraging Nebraskans to register to vote on National Voter Registration Day, today (Tuesday) September 17. Or voters will have opportunities to register before the general election. Nebraska is home to 1.2 (M) million registered voters. Evnen says, “Voting is a critical…
