Gas prices March higher, up 17 cents in Nebraska from one week ago

Gas prices March higher, up 17 cents in Nebraska from one week ago

Washington, D.C. -- The national average for a gallon of gas on Friday rose 9 cents since last week to $3.53. While domestic gas demand has been lackluster, rising oil prices helped push pump prices higher. The Midwest may see a bit of a price reprieve, as the large BP…
Report: Rapid expansion of soybean processing capacity risks overbuild

Report: Rapid expansion of soybean processing capacity risks overbuild

Demand for soybean oil as a feedstock in the production of renewable diesel is rising as the U.S. aims to increase adoption of cleaner burning fuels. Renewable diesel has emerged as the preferred low carbon replacement for traditional diesel, and U.S. production is projected to increase sharply in the years…
NCAA national meet underway for the Huskers

NCAA national meet underway for the Huskers

Kansas City, Mo. - Seven Huskers advanced to the 2024 NCAA Championship quarterfinals after claiming victories in their respective second round matches on Thursday evening as the Nebraska wrestling team sits in sixth place with 21 points.  Eight qualifying Nebraska wrestlers remain alive as both quarterfinal and consolation matches will…
Outlook for stripe rust in 2024 Kansas wheat crop

Outlook for stripe rust in 2024 Kansas wheat crop

Over the last ten years, stripe rust has been one of the most damaging wheat diseases in Kansas.  Several factors contribute to the development and severity of stripe rust in our region within a given year. The stripe rust pathogen typically does not survive in Kansas over the winter but…
Mega Millions jackpot climbs towards $1 Billion

Mega Millions jackpot climbs towards $1 Billion

Nebraska Lottery Reminds Players to Set Limits Lincoln, NE – March 21, 2024 – Two big jackpots are up for grabs in the next Mega Millions® and Powerball® drawings. Because of these high jackpots, the Nebraska Lottery reminds customers to set spending and time limits. A string of drawings without…
High School Baseball Scores 3-21-24

High School Baseball Scores 3-21-24

Thursday (03/21/2024) Adams Central 11, St. Paul / Palmer 1Arlington 7, Tekamah-Herman 4Bellevue West 10, Omaha North 4Bennington 11, Concordia/Brownell Talbot/Omaha Christian Academy 0Creighton Preparatory School 6, Millard North 5Crete 4, Raymond Central 2Crete 8, GACC-WPB 3Elkhorn North 11, Omaha Skutt Catholic 7Grand Island 6, Lincoln Southeast 1Gretna 13, Omaha…