Swedes Cross Country ready to defend title

Swedes Cross Country ready to defend title

For a third straight season the Gothenburg boys cross country team is out to defend the Class C state title. Last fall the Swedes were led by Tyler Hetz who was the state runner up as a freshman. Head coach Tony Neels talks about this season for the Swedes with…
City of McCook water restriction lifted

City of McCook water restriction lifted

The City of McCook Water Treatment Plant is back up and running. A release from the city says the water restriction is now removed. Officials are thankful for cooperation while repairs were being made and appreciative for the City Water Department's hard work getting it restored. Previously, residents were asked…
Top 16 contenders announced for 2024 ‘Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska’

Top 16 contenders announced for 2024 ‘Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska’

LINCOLN — The top 16 products that will be competing in the third annual “Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska” bracket-style contest were announced Tuesday, and public voting is to start Sept. 11. Voting for the first round will continue online until Sept. 22. Advanced rounds of head-to-head matchups will follow through…
Lexington cross county looks for improvement

Lexington cross county looks for improvement

The high school cross country season begins on Thursday across Nebraska. Lexington head coach Sam Jilka is back to lead the program. Last season the Minutemen finished as the state runner up in Class B. Jilka spoke with Jayson Jorgensen about the Minutemaids and Minutemen as they go into the…
Two planned power outages scheduled for Shelton in September

Two planned power outages scheduled for Shelton in September

Columbus, Neb. – Two planned power outages are scheduled for Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) customers in Shelton to allow for maintenance at the substation that serves the community, with the first outage scheduled for Sept. 8 from 2 to 6 p.m. The first outage will allow field crews to switch…
Troopers Arrest 112 Impaired Drivers in End-Of-Summer Campaign

Troopers Arrest 112 Impaired Drivers in End-Of-Summer Campaign

Lincoln, Neb. -- Sept. 4, 2024 -- Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested 112 people for driving under the influence during the end of summer Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. The effort ran from August 14 through Labor Day Weekend. “This has been a busy summer across Nebraska,” said…
Nebraska Extension to showcase future-focused solutions at 2024 Husker Harvest Days

Nebraska Extension to showcase future-focused solutions at 2024 Husker Harvest Days

Nebraska Extension is set to participate in the 2024 Husker Harvest Days from September 10-12, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Grand Island, Neb. This year’s event theme, “Forging Nebraska’s Tomorrow,” underscores the organization’s dedication to advancing Nebraska’s agricultural future through innovation, technology, and collaboration. At the event, Nebraska Extension…
Nebraska State Fair announces highest attendance since 2017

Nebraska State Fair announces highest attendance since 2017

The Nebraska State Fair wrapped up its 155th year on Monday night and announced on Wednesday the 2024 event drew an impressive total of 314,844 attendees over the 11-day celebration, marking the highest overall attendance since 2017. This year’s Fair also had the highest single-day attendance since 2019 attracting 53,708…