Bureau of Reclamation reports on water outlook for irrigation season

Bureau of Reclamation reports on water outlook for irrigation season

The annual Yonts Water Conference, held on Wednesday, April 10, at the UNL Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center in Scottsbluff, updated ag producers on topics from water to weather.  “So, we've seen some improvement early on the snowpack, which was below average. Improvement is in the upper and lower…
National Guard visits students in Sargent and Burwell

National Guard visits students in Sargent and Burwell

SARGENT - Students in Sargent and Burwell got an up close look at a Lakota helicopter Wednesday morning as the Nebraska National Guard landed at the high school football fields in each town. Brigadier General Gary Ropers is a graduate of Sargent High School and spoke with students about the…
Sjeklocha spearheads new rodeo initiatives for Rural Radio Network 

Sjeklocha spearheads new rodeo initiatives for Rural Radio Network 

A familiar voice has returned to the Rural Radio Network (RRN), as the Network expands its coverage of rodeo.   Rebel Sjeklocha joined the Nebraska Rural Radio Association (NRRA) broadcast team as a podcast host and multimedia producer with a special emphasis on rodeo and western life.  “We're thrilled to welcome…
National Sorghum Producers Seeks New Leaders for Board of Directors

National Sorghum Producers Seeks New Leaders for Board of Directors

LUBBOCK, Texas —National Sorghum Producers has opened applications for two positions on the 2024 board of directors. NSP is looking for new producer leaders who are passionate about advancing the crop and shaping the future of the sorghum industry. “Today, the sorghum industry stands at a crossroads of tradition and…
30th anniversary of destructive ice storm

30th anniversary of destructive ice storm

Lexington, Neb. -- 30 years ago on April 11, 1994, Dawson Public Power District's (DPPD's) power grid was heavily damaged by an ice storm. Some customers were without power for weeks. It was a difficult time. Power needed to be restored to homes and the electrical system needed to be…
March Consumer Price Index: Small Increases in Food Prices

March Consumer Price Index: Small Increases in Food Prices

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increased 0.4 percent in March on a seasonally adjusted basis, the same increase as in February. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 3.5 percent before seasonal adjustment. The food index increased 0.1 percent in March, while the food…
High School Baseball Scores 4-10-24

High School Baseball Scores 4-10-24

Wednesday (04/10/2024) Adams Central 16, Aurora 3Grand Island 5, Lincoln Southeast 2Kearney 11, Lincoln Northeast 5Kearney 7, Fremont 1Lincoln East 7, Lincoln North Star 6Lincoln North Star 3, Norfolk 1Lincoln Pius X 7, Columbus 1Lincoln Southeast 10, Lincoln High 0Lincoln Southwest 7, Lincoln Pius X 2Millard West 9, Millard South…
One man dead in Ogallala, another man charged in his death

One man dead in Ogallala, another man charged in his death

Ogallala, Neb. -- One man is dead and another man has been arrested in his death. According to a release from the Keith County Attorney's Office, the Ogallala Police Department was called to 411 West 6th Street on Tuesday, April 9, regarding a young man who had been shot and…
Prescribed fire at Lake Seldom Thursday

Prescribed fire at Lake Seldom Thursday

HOLDREGE, Neb. – Tri-Basin Natural Resources District along with Pheasants Forever, Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District, City of Holdrege and other volunteers conducted a prescribed burn on Wednesday, April 10th. The affected area is approximately 125 acres of native grasslands at Lake Seldom. The prescribed burn is intended…