Kearney, Neb. – Redshirt freshman Zach Ourada has been named the NCAA Division II Rookie of the Year by the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA). A vote of D2 coaches selects this award along with the National Wrestler of the Year. That went to Ty McGeary of West Liberty (W.V.). Ourada (Omaha Skutt), also…
ANSELMO - The Custer County Sheriff's Office says a Minden man was injured when his semi was struck by a train during last week's blizzard conditions. According to an accident report, the crash happened shortly after 1 a.m. on Monday, March 25, southeast of Anselmo. A semi, driven by James…
Attorney General Hilgers is warning parents about the harm social media platforms can cause children and youth. His office can direct parents to resources as they strive to help their children navigate the challenges of digital technology. “Social media platforms know that the longer kids engage with their platforms, the more profitable…
U.S. sales of E15, a blend of 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline, are estimated to have hit a record 1.11 billion gallons in 2023, an increase of 8% over 2022, according to a Renewable Fuels Association analysis of data released by state agencies in Minnesota and Iowa (Exhibit 1). The increase was due to a…
KEARNEY –Marty Levinson has been hired as head men's basketball coach at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, Director of Athletics Marc Bauer announced today. UNK will formally introduce Levinson on April 5 (Friday) at 9 a.m. in the Health & Sports Center. He begins his duties immediately."It's an honor to…
THEDFORD - Two people were killed and two were injured in a head on collision Saturday near Thedford. According to the Thomas County Sheriff's Office, a Jeep Cherokee was traveling east on Highway 2 around 12:40 p.m. Saturday when it collided head on with a westbound tractor trailer just east…
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has signed Nebraska’s mid-biennium budget adjustment as presented, without any line-item vetoes. LB 1412 and LB 1413 were introduced by Speaker John Arch on behalf of the Governor. LB 1412 passed on the final round of debate on a vote of 42-6-0. LB 1413 was…
It seems like market analysts always bring up South American corn and soybean production. Does that really matter for the profitability of family farms in the United States? Jeff Peterson, president of Heartland Farm Partners in Lincoln, breaks down South American agriculture - especially in Brazil and Argentina – and…
LENEXA, KAN. – Monday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing its next steps to protect people from the herbicide dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA, or Dacthal). EPA is warning people of the significant health risks to pregnant individuals and their developing babies exposed to DCPA and will be pursuing action to address…
The Nebraska High School Rodeo Association recently announced the hiring of a new secretary, Jill Austin of Valentine. The announcement comes as the board voted to merge two part-time secretarial positions into one, more full-time role. “This move creates a single point of contact for the association members for both…
