KEARNEY, NEB-On March 20th the Nebraska Board of Regents announced that their preferred candidate for the University of Nebraska System president was Dr. Jeff Gold. He must go through a 30-day vetting process meeting with students, faculty, and staff among others before being able to become the system president. On April…
Seven high school students will earn associate degrees from Mid-Plains Community College this year before receiving their high school diplomas. The accomplishment comes after all of them successfully completed enough qualifying classes through MPCC’s early entry program. Often referred to as concurrent enrollment or dual credit, early entry courses allow…
Minden native Josh Jorgensen has been named the new director of the Minden Chamber of Commerce. He will begin his duties April 15th and will work in the office Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 8am until 12pm. Jorgensen and his family wife-Angela, son-Duke, daughter-Dallas moved back to the Minden…
University of Nebraska Interim President Chris Kabourek announced Monday that he has named Charlie Bicak, a University of Nebraska at Kearney alum and longtime educator and administrator whose connections to UNK date back more than 60 years, as interim chancellor effective June 1. Bicak’s appointment is subject to approval by…
Smithfield, Va., April 15, 2024 — Smithfield Foods released its 22nd annual sustainability impact report detailing sustainability goal achievements and renewed commitments that continue to drive the production of safe, wholesome and nutritious food responsibly. “Despite the difficult industry environment our company and industry faced in 2023, Smithfield remained resilient and made significant progress…
The fourth annual Nebraska Beef Passport will launch on May 1st as part of the Nebraska Beef Council’s Beef Month celebration. The Beef Passport will highlight over 40 restaurants and independent meat processors across the state that offer beef. “We’re excited to kick off this year’s Beef Passport,” said Adam…
Deuel County, Neb. -- A Union Pacific train derailed late Sunday afternoon in Chappell in the state's southern panhandle. The derailment resulted in the closing of Highway 30 in both directions from Lodgepole to Highway 21 for about 2 hours. The derailment blocked both tracks. Union Pacific crews went to…
DULUTH, GA. - The Omaha Supernovas (11-6) fell to the league-leading Atlanta Vibe (15-4) 17-25, 25-21, 16-25, 18-25 Saturday night at Gas South Arena in Duluth. Jess Schaben-Lansman was one of two Supernovas to tally double-digit kills with a team-high 11 kills to go with eight digs, two blocks, one ace and one assist.…
WINNIPEG, Manitoba--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Farmers Edge Inc. (“Farmers Edge” or the “Company”), a pure-play digital agriculture company, is pleased to announce that the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska has ruled in favour of Farmers Edge in a patent infringement suit brought by AGI SureTrack, LLC (formerly Farmobile, LLC)…
No. 23 Nebraska dropped its first weekend series of the season, as the Huskers fell 6-4 at Rutgers on Sunday afternoon at Bainton Field. Nebraska (23-10, 6-3 Big Ten) scored four runs on nine hits and an error, while Rutgers (22-13, 3-6 Big Ten) totaled six runs on 10 hits.…
