OMAHA — U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack visited Omaha Thursday and announced $124 million in grants and loans to projects in 44 states that are aimed at saving energy and creating more income streams for smaller farmers and rural businesses. The heftiest award — nearly $4 million — went to Nebraska’s Bluestem…
Attorney General Mike Hilgers on Thursday joined a coalition of 11 state attorneys general suing the Biden Administration over its latest illegal attempt at student loan forgiveness. The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Kansas Wichita Division. “In Biden v. Nebraska, the Supreme Court…
Thursday (03/28/2024) Beatrice 7, Elkhorn North 0Bennington 12, Tekamah-Herman 1Elkhorn South 4, Bellevue West 3Falls City 4, Holton, KS 3Gretna East 7, Papillion-LaVista South 6Hastings 13, Central City/Centura 2Lincoln Lutheran 6, Thurston-Cuming County 5Lincoln Northwest 13, Aurora 3Lincoln Southwest 10, Norfolk 1Lincoln Southwest 11, Norfolk 1Malcolm 6, Nebraska City 4Millard…
The Speaker of the Nebraska Legislature has told lawmakers there will be some long days and nights starting next Tuesday with just eight days remaining in the session. Sen. John Arch discussed his plans on the floor Thursday, noting that out of 103 priority bills this session, 14 have yet…
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The popular lawn and garden series “Backyard Farmer” begins its 72nd season at 7 p.m. CT, Thursday, April 4 on Nebraska Public Media. Host Kim Todd, Nebraska Extension landscape horticulture specialist, and a panel of Nebraska Extension experts and other horticulture professionals help viewers answer questions about insect pests and…
A Cozad man charged with fatally injuring an infant has had his charges enhanced. NTV News reports that according to Dawson County District Court records, prosecutors filed an amended information Thursday charging Draven Haynes, 23, with committing child abuse intentionally resulting in death and committing child abuse intentionally resulting in…
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen and Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs (NDVA) Director John Hilgert honored Vietnam-era veterans at Nebraska’s annual Vietnam War Veterans Day ceremony. “We owe our veterans a debt of gratitude for securing our peace and liberty,” said Gov. Pillen. “As we celebrate National Vietnam War Veterans…
An accident report sheds more light into a two-vehicle crash in northeast Kearney involving a Buffalo County Deputy Sheriff. It occurred around 11:00pm on Friday February 2, 2024 at the intersection of 56th Street and Ave N. Based on prior information from the Buffalo County Sheriff's Office and the Nebraska…
Omaha, NE, March 28, 2024 — FNBO (First National Bank of Omaha) is investing in the future of agriculture by supporting FFA with donations in Nebraska, Colorado, Illinois, South Dakota and Wyoming, announced Christina Kahler, Managing Director, Marketing & Philanthropy. FNBO’s contributions are part of its broader efforts that celebrated…