Voting opens for first round of ‘Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska’ contest

Voting opens for first round of ‘Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska’ contest

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…
Trailblazers split in Hastings triangular

Trailblazers split in Hastings triangular

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…
Minden wins in Holdrege; Jorgensen leads the way

Minden wins in Holdrege; Jorgensen leads the way

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…
Nebraska Farm Bureau launches new health plans

Nebraska Farm Bureau launches new health plans

Nebraska Farm Bureau has introduced a new product, the Nebraska Farm Bureau Health Plans, that could be a game changer in lowering health insurance costs for Nebraskans. “The current health care insurance market discriminates against self-employed individuals and small business owners because they are not eligible for the discounted rates…
2024 Nebraska 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

2024 Nebraska 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

Papillion, Neb. -- The 7th annual Nebraska 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb is set for this Saturday, September 14, at Werner Park Stadium, 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion, from 7:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Organizers say it's a way to honor and remember New York City Firefighters (FDNY) who selflessly gave their…
Huskies out-hit Haymakers

Huskies out-hit Haymakers

Cozad - It didn't take Aurora long to set the tone on Tuesday night against Cozad. Adi Fahrnbruch led off the game with a homerun to rightfield before anyone had even settled into their seats. The Huskies went on to defeat the Haymakers 10-1 in front of a packed Bellamy…
Lexington Cross Country Invite Results

Lexington Cross Country Invite Results

Lexington Cross Country Invite, Lakeside Country Club Tuesday Girls Natalie Ramirez, 23:28.90, Lexington Cara Bunger, 24:31.70, Wilcox-Hildreth Olivia Wall, 24:46.50, Hi-Line Harper Fennel, 24:54.50, Alma Maylin Novoa, 25:08.20, Lexington Sarah Monzon, 25:39.10, Lexington Hailey Edwards, 25:53.10, Hi-Line Chastelyn Mendoza-Pablo, 26:04.50, Lexington Tayley Becker, 26:29.30, Southern Valley Kallie Linden, 27:00.90, Wilcox-Hildreth…
Broken Bow wins own invite

Broken Bow wins own invite

Broken Bow girls golf invite on Tuesday Team StandingsBroken Bow, 378Gothenburg, 422North Platte St. Pats, 452Broken Bow, JV 470Ainsworth, 475Ravenna, 499 Individual 1 Molly Custer, Broken Bow, 772 Brynn Custer, Broken Bow, 913 Natalia Wiezorek, North Platte St. Pats, 954 Kaylee Olsen, Gothenburg, 965 Stephanie Budke, North Platte St. Pats,…
Flags to Fly at Half-Staff on Patriot Day

Flags to Fly at Half-Staff on Patriot Day

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen announced that all U.S. and Nebraska flags are to be flown at half-staff on Patriot Day, September 11, 2024. Flags should be flown from sunrise to sunset. “September 11 is a solemn day in our nation’s history. It is important that we collectively remember those…