Courtesy photo — Patriot Guard members, local officials & citizens celebrate the dedication of the recently completed Elwood Veterans Memorial — 5-2-24 Elwood, Neb. -- May 2 was a day to remember when the new Veterans Memorial in Elwood was dedicated. Located at 405 Ripley Street in Elwood, it is…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, in a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) praised the spirit of Nebraskans in pulling together after 14 tornadoes devastated Nebraska. “I want to thank our first responders, especially those in Douglas and Washington County, for the work that they did,” Ricketts said. “I…
The calendar turned a page, and May is an exciting new month with a fantastic line up of American Lamb dishes and online cooking courses that will satisfy any palette. Of course, May kicked off the annual Lamb Jam events (https://americanlamb.com/lamb-jam/), which will generate 56 new mouth-watering American Lamb dishes,…
LINCOLN – One directorship on the Nebraska Grain Sorghum Board is open for appointment. The appointment will fill directorship to represent a District 4 seat. The filing deadline is no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, May 31, 2024. District 4 includes the counties of: Sioux, Dawes, Sheridan, Cherry, Box Butte,…
OMAHA, Neb. - The Omaha Supernovas have officially secured a spot in the inaugural Pro Volleyball Federation Championship. With the Columbus Fury losing to the Atlanta Vibe Thursday night, Omaha is guaranteed to finish inside the top four in the league standings. The landmark championship is scheduled to take place on May 15…
Grand Island, Neb. — The future of Camp Augustine in Grand Island is starting to take shape, and the architectural firm Big Muddy Workshop is helping the city craft that future. On Monday, May 6, the city will be holding an open house for the public to view informational drawings,…
Rain has kept optimism high for Butler County farmer Kevin Siffering even with replanting likely in the future. As he recounts the recent weeks, Siffering reflects on the palpable shift brought by the much-needed rainfall. From the dry, dusty days of spring, where even digging fence post holes stirred up…
Ogallala, Neb. - The Southwest Conference golf tournament was held on Thursday at the Crandall Creek Course in Ogallala. It was a highly competitive meet with Ogallala claiming the conference title by just two strokes over runner-up Holdrege. The top four team places were separated by just six total shots…
OMAHA – (May 1, 2024) – Next week, the American Lung Association is turning Nebraska turquoise to raise awareness of lung cancer and encourage residents to take action to end the disease. The Lung Association is also celebrating the 10th anniversary of LUNG FORCE, a nationwide movement to end lung cancer.The annual…
DENVER, May 3, 2024 – With baseball and softball season underway and the kickoff to summer grilling season fast approaching, the Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner. brand, funded by the Beef Checkoff, is excited to announce the perfect partnership between beef and baseball/softball as a proud partner of the Little League® World Series…