University of Nebraska men’s basketball coach Fred Hoiberg was chosen as the recipient of the 2024 Jim Phelan National Coach-of-the-Year award Thursday afternoon. The Jim Phelan Award is presented annually to the nation's top Division I coach. The recipient of the annual award is determined by a 10-member voting committee,…
Saying growers need reliable access to essential farming tools, the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) President Harold Wolle warned the U.S. International Trade Commission today of the consequences for America’s farmers if the agency grants a petition to levy tariffs on imported 2,4-D, an often-used herbicide that has been on the market for decades.…
The Family Emergency, or Grandparents Scam, involves scammers reaching out to Nebraskans by phone and text with emotionally gripping stories and an urgent need for money. Scammers know you are more likely to give money to someone you trust, so they pose as family members in crisis. These scams are…
LINCOLN - All high school basketball games in Nebraska will be played using a shot clock next season. The Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) Board of Directors voted 6-2 on Thursday to expand the 35-second shot clock to all six classes. Implementation has happened quickly across the state. Class A…
Nebraska Defensive Coordinator Tony White met with members of the media on Thursday to discuss spring practice. He spoke to the standard that must be upheld, as players of all experience levels are getting the same number of repetitions. “It’s just a matter of us being really consistent with making…
APRIL 3, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — The Nebraska State Patrol is reminding all drivers to keep their focus where it matters during Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Keep your eyes on the road and off your phone while you’re behind the wheel. To kick off April, which is recognized as Distracted Driving…
Day two of the 96th Nebraska State FFA Convention gets underway today, which includes three general sessions, in addition to competitions, workshops, industry tours and more. Continuing today, all sessions will be streamed live on Rural Radio Network TV through AcresTV. AcresTV is free to watch on your smart device,…
Catch a break from Mother Nature with moisture this winter? Have a sweet spot with an excellent stand thanks to perfect planting and growth conditions? Kansas Wheat encourages growers with renewed enthusiasm for this year’s harvest to enter the ninth annual National Wheat Yield Contest, which is accepting entries now…
OMAHA, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lindsay Corporation (NYSE: LNN), a leading global manufacturer and distributor of irrigation and infrastructure equipment and technology, today announced it has agreed to acquire a 49.9 percent minority interest in Austria-based Pessl Instruments GmbH, with an option to acquire the remainder of the company at a later date.…
New articulation agreements between Mid-Plains Community College and Clarkson College will provide a clear pathway for students either pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nursing or planning to become a physical therapist assistant. The partnership will begin in the fall of 2024. “This partnership has a special meaning for me because…
