GRAND ISLAND – The Southern Public Power District (SPPD) began rolling out changes to their irrigationapplication process. The updated irrigation application process was approved by the SPPD Board of Directors at their September 11, 2024, board meeting.“These updates aim to streamline the application procedure, providing clearer guidelines and enhancing service…
It was a simple, yet powerful, challenge that launched a father-son duo to invent a life-saving robot. A farmer in rural Nebraska, told Chad Johnson and his son Ben they needed to invent something to keep farmers out of grain bins. The Johnsons were experienced in robotics. So Chad, a…
(Lincoln, Neb.) — A Nebraska State Trooper and K9 have received a national honor for their work with the Nebraska State Patrol SWAT Team. Trooper Austin Donner and K9 Tilt were awarded the K9 SWAT Deployment Award by the National Tactical Officers Association. The NTOA made the presentation Monday at their…
LINCOLN, NE – On the anniversary of 9/11 – the worst terror attack to occur on U.S. soil -- Governor Jim Pillen joined state senators in presenting three new laws aimed at enhancing security for the state and the nation. The bills, two of which address land ownership, were the focus…
Markets are bracing for the USDA WASDE report set to be released Thursday at 11 a.m., with expectations that reactions will be swift across both grain and livestock markets. The stock market has already played a key role in recent trade activity, influencing movements not just in grains but also…
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – Central Community College has been recognized as a top performer in the 2024 Sustainable Campus Index, securing the top spot in energy and fifth place overall internationally among associate institutions. A publication from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), the Sustainable Campus…
COZAD - The Cozad football team won a thriller last week over Central City 56-55 in double overtime, and had a record breaking performance from their senior quarterback Noah Shoemaker. In the game, Shoemaker went 23/39 with 391 yards and eight touchdowns. The 391 yards breaks his own school record…
LINCOLN, Nebraska — September 11, 2024 — Voting for Round 1 of the third annual “Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska” competition is officially open. Votes can be cast here. Public voting for the top 16 products in the bracket-style competition will be held Wednesday, September 11, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, September 22. Manufacturers, students…
Hastings, Neb. - The Highway 6 Trailblazers welcomed Hershey and Grand Island Central Catholic to the Bill Smith Softball Complex on Tuesday. The Trailblazers split the evening with a 12-0 win over Hershey before falling 11-5 to the Crusaders. Highway 6 took down the Panthers after jumping out to a…
Holdrege, Neb. - The Holdrege girls golf team hosted Cozad and Minden on Tuesday night at the Holdrege Country Club. The nine-hole triangular was won by Minden with a score of 169. The Whippets were led by KayLynn Jorgensen who finished with the individual low score of 37. Teammate Kara…
