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New greenhouse grows opportunities for Nebraska Statewide Arboretum
Possibilities are sprouting at the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum’s new plant production greenhouse. The arboretum’s new facility on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s East Campus will be the home of its public spring, summer and fall plant sales. Growing the plants on campus will allow more freedom for arboretum employees and volunteers, offer…
Gov. Pillen Requests Federal Disaster Declaration & Assistance
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has submitted a request to President Joe Biden requesting a federal disaster declaration for the state. It includes a request for federal assistance for a wide range of emergency relief costs, including debris removal, emergency protective measures and individual assistance. The affected area includes multiple counties…
Cook excited about playing spring match in Kearney
The Nebraska volleyball team plays its 2024 Spring Match against Denver at the UNK Health and Sports Center in Kearney on Saturday, May 4. The match is set to begin at 2 p.m., with doors opening 90 minutes prior to first serve. The Huskers will sign autographs after the match.…
Nebraska National Guard Supports Multiple Agencies With Storm Response Efforts
LINCOLN, Neb. – By order of Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen, the Nebraska National Guard will deploy personnel to fulfill multiple requests for resources by Douglas County officials and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Earlier this week, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (NE) and the Omaha Police Department both submitted…
Rienk Mast to Undergo Surgery
University of Nebraska men’s basketball Coach Fred Hoiberg announced Thursday that Rienk Mast will undergo left knee surgery and miss the entire 2024-25 season. Mast, a 6-foot-10 forward from Groningen, Netherlands, will take a medical redshirt and return for the 2025-26 season. He earned third-team All-Big Ten honors from the…
Elwood Veterans Memorial Dedication
Elwood, Neb. -- A Veterans Memorial Dedication Ceremony on Thursday, May 2, at 7 p.m. will honor the recently installed memorial located at 405 Ripley Street in Elwood. The Elwood Chamber of Commerce announced that the ceremony will take place at the Memorial with refreshments to follow at the Senior…
UNL ag students win $35,000 in New Venture Competition for innovative startups
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Center for Entrepreneurship hosted the 37th annual New Venture Competition, a business plan pitch event with $65,000 in funding in prizes, on April 16 and 18. With 48 teams representing nine colleges and 44 majors at the university competing in a bracket format, Eduardo Sicilia Ayala…
Thunderstorm wind gusts in Red Cloud knock out power and close community schools
Webster County, Neb. -- The community of Red Cloud sustained thunderstorm wind damage overnight that knocked out power to areas of town including Red Cloud Community Schools which called off classes Thursday. At 12:33 a.m., reports from Red Cloud indicated that multiple trees and some power lines were downed in…
Do Elections Matter?
Nebraskans will go to the polls May 14 for the primary election to elect candidates to appear on the general election ballot in November. The November election will determine who occupies the White House and which political party controls Congress. Commentary has been offered on what the election could mean…
