Update: Victim of explosion remains in intensive care

Update: Victim of explosion remains in intensive care

Red Willow County, Neb. -- The Red Willow County Sheriff’s Office is releasing information from the family of an explosion victim. The Sheriff's Office says, Shelby Skolout, the wife of the victim provided the following information: "25 year old Thatcher Skolout is in ICU in Kearney where he is expected…
Parents set for separate arraignments in death of infant son

Parents set for separate arraignments in death of infant son

Lexington, Neb. -- The mother a baby who died last week waived her right to a preliminary hearing Wednesday morning during an appearance in Dawson County Court. 19-year-old Jasmine Hopkins has been charged with one count of felony child abuse in the death of her 3 month old son, Carson…
Jackson elected to Royals hall of fame

Jackson elected to Royals hall of fame

KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals today announced that All-Star outfielder Bo Jackson has been elected into the Royals Hall of Fame. Jackson will be inducted during an on-field ceremony on Saturday, June 29 prior to the Royals game that afternoon vs. the Cleveland Guardians. Jackson was placed on the…
Call ahead to check on fire bans at state parks

Call ahead to check on fire bans at state parks

Some Nebraska state park and wildlife management areas are temporarily banning campfires as drought and wind conditions have triggered extreme fire danger. Because of regularly changing conditions, guests should call state park areas prior to arrival to determine whether a fire ban is in effect. Parks will make determinations by…
B.J. Jamison to host wildfire benefit Sunday in North Platte

B.J. Jamison to host wildfire benefit Sunday in North Platte

NORTH PLATTE - The public is invited to enjoy an afternoon of music, food and fun Sunday in North Platte to help raise money for those affected by the Betty's Way Fire. Singer/songwriter B.J. Jamison is organizing the event. He says there will be a free will donation meal, silent…
2024 Nebraska ag land values up 5%: new farm real estate survey published

2024 Nebraska ag land values up 5%: new farm real estate survey published

The market value of agricultural land in Nebraska increased by 5% over the prior year, to an average of $4,015 per acre, according to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s 2024 Nebraska Farm Real Estate Market Survey preliminary report. This marks the third consecutive year of increases in the market value of…
President’s Budget Confirms Crop Insurance Essential to Farm Safety Net

President’s Budget Confirms Crop Insurance Essential to Farm Safety Net

On March 11, President Joe Biden released a proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget that fully funds the Federal crop insurance program in recognition of the indispensable role that crop insurance plays in the farm safety net. The budget states that the “administration supports improvements to crop insurance, proactively managing…
Alberts leaves Nebraska for A&M

Alberts leaves Nebraska for A&M

BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Texas A&M President Mark A. Welsh III has named Trev Alberts as his new director of athletics — an All-American University of Nebraska football player who has served in AD roles in Nebraska for the past 15 years. Alberts, a former first-round NFL draft pick and ESPN broadcaster,…
Omaha Loses Appeal

Omaha Loses Appeal

The U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court's judgment in favor of an Omaha police officer who filed a civil rights lawsuit against the city of Omaha and the chief of police. After finding out in 2017 that a 2010 sexual harrassment complaint wasn't adequately investigated,…