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Iron Horse District selects project manager
HOLDREGE – The Iron Horse District has contracted with Inkton Solutions of Holdrege (Cassie Ehrenberg) for project management services. Ehrenberg has worked in project management for more than a decade with companies such as Warner Bros. and Gusto. She has a bachelor’s degree in Communications and an Executive Master of…
Sears Named to Golden Spikes Award Midseason Watch List
Senior Brett Sears was named to the Midseason Golden Spikes Award Watch List on Thursday afternoon. The Golden Spikes Award, considered the most prestigious among college baseball’s national player of the year honors, recognizes the top amateur baseball player in the United States based on their athletic ability, sportsmanship, character…
Hoiberg named National Coach of the Year
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,…
NCGA Leader Warns International Trade Commission Against Placing Duties on Imports of Key Herbicide
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.…
Nebraska AG’s Office issuing a Consumer Alert regarding an increase in Family Emergency Scams in Nebraska.
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…
NSAA approves shot clock for all classes, second girls wrestling classification
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…
Tony White discusses defensive development
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…
NSP urges focus during Distracted Driving Awareness Month
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: Nebraska State FFA Convention highlights, schedule
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,…