WESTMINSTER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn Thompson, R-Pa., released the outline of a new farm bill Wednesday that includes language based off the highly controversial Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act, with the goal of rolling back California’s Proposition 12 (Prop 12) and other farm animal protection laws like…
Thursday (05/02/2024) Adams Central 10, Thurston-Cuming County 0Auburn 3, St. Paul / Palmer 1Beatrice 3, Crete 2Central City/Centura 4, Arlington 2Concordia/Brownell Talbot/Omaha Christian Academy 9, South Sioux City 3Douglas County West 19, Centennial 5Elkhorn 2, Wahoo/Bishop Neumann 1GACC-WPB 5, Fort Calhoun 2Gretna East 5, Ralston 2Lincoln Christian 10, Aurora 0Lincoln…
City Administrator David Schmidt issued this statement about flooding in the Municipal Building that has prompted closing of the City Offices: "Due to the extensive flooding in the Municipal Building, the City Offices will remain closed to the public Friday, May 3rd, 2024. It is yet to be determined if…
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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…
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…
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.…
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…
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, 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…
