Nebraska State Fair celebrates Veterans Day on September 2

Nebraska State Fair celebrates Veterans Day on September 2

The Nebraska State Fair Veterans Day Committee is gearing up for a special Veterans Day celebration on Labor Day, honoring the brave men and women who have served our country. This event is part of the Fair’s ongoing commitment to recognizing and celebrating the sacrifices and contributions of our veterans.…
Broncos edged in season opener

Broncos edged in season opener

(Hastings, NE) – In the kickoff game of the 2024 Hastings College football season, the Broncos saw their 21-13 lead evaporate late, before falling 27-21 in overtime to Peru State. After a scoreless first quarter that had five consecutive punts, the Broncos put together a drive that took them down…
Big Red overpowers Horned Frogs

Big Red overpowers Horned Frogs

The No. 2 Nebraska volleyball team won its 25th straight match at home with a 25-15, 25-23, 23-25, 25-13 victory over TCU in front of a crowd of 8,695 at the Bob Devaney Sports Center on Saturday night. The Huskers won both of their matches at the Ameritas Players Challenge…
TeamMates Mentoring receives donation from Fraternal Order of Eagles

TeamMates Mentoring receives donation from Fraternal Order of Eagles

LINCOLN – The TeamMates Mentoring Program received a $150,000 check from the NebraskaFraternal Order of Eagles (F.O.E.) at the TeamMates National Office in Lincoln on August 30th.The check was presented by Fraternal Order of Eagles Past Presidents Patrick O’Connor andFrancye Thorpe to TeamMates Co-Founder Dr. Tom Osborne and TeamMates Chief…
Gov. Pillen Announces Promotion of Fineran; Withdraw from State Service

Gov. Pillen Announces Promotion of Fineran; Withdraw from State Service

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen Thursday announced the promotion of Thad Fineran to the rank of brigadier general in the U.S. Army. The advancement will require him to withdraw from state service, to accept a new posting outside of Nebraska in accordance with his promotion. Currently, Fineran is serving as…
Husker Football Rolls in Raiola’s Debut

Husker Football Rolls in Raiola’s Debut

Lincoln - True freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola moved Nebraska's offense consistently down the field for touchdowns and the Blackshirt defense flexed its muscles as the Husker football team rolled to a 40-7 victory over UTEP in front of more than 86,000 fans in the season opener at Memorial Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Nebraska…
Confirmed case of Tuberculosis in southwest Nebraska

Confirmed case of Tuberculosis in southwest Nebraska

Click here for pamphlet on Questions and Answers about Tuberculosis Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) has been notified of a confirmed case of tuberculosis in the health district. The individual has been temporarily isolated while undergoing treatment for the disease. The risk to the community is minimal. The Nebraska…
UNL, Western Nebraska CC partner in higher education for Panhandle youth

UNL, Western Nebraska CC partner in higher education for Panhandle youth

To meet the needs of the community and students of western Nebraska, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) and Western Nebraska Community College (WNCC) signed a 2+2 agreement, which will aid students in obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in Agricultural Education and Skilled and Technical Science Education. “We realize there are…
Central Platte NRD Board Sets Levy for 2024/2025 Budget

Central Platte NRD Board Sets Levy for 2024/2025 Budget

GRAND ISLAND, NE – The Central Platte Natural Resources District (CPNRD) held a public hearing on Thursday to receive public comments on the proposed 2024/2025 levy. With the District’s total assessed valuation at $22,391,731,570, the required levy was set at 0.023890 compared to last year's levy of 0.023380. Based on the…
Iowa Utilities Commission issues pipeline permit for Summit Carbon Solutions

Iowa Utilities Commission issues pipeline permit for Summit Carbon Solutions

The Iowa Utilities Commission has issued a construction permit for Summit Carbon Solutions’ proposed hazardous liquid pipeline across Iowa. The commission’s decision on Wednesday was not unexpected, given a June 25 order in which the panel issued a final decision approving the project while requiring Summit Carbon to submit numerous…