Overall Tractor Sales Lower Compared to February 2023

Overall Tractor Sales Lower Compared to February 2023

Unit sales of 100+ horsepower ag tractors increased slightly in February 2024 in the U.S., according to new data from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. The month recorded an increase of 2.8 percent compared to February 2023. However, year-to-date data reflects sales below 2023 in total units of ag tractors…
Loper softball sweeps double header

Loper softball sweeps double header

Kearney, Neb. – Sophomore Madeline Janssen threw a complete game five-hitter and freshman Daniella Morillas allowed just three hits over 6.1 innings to help Nebraska-Kearney sweep the University of Mary (N.D.), 8-3 and 5-2, Wednesday afternoon at Patriot Park.This was supposed to be a four-game series between the Lopers (12-11)…
Gov. Pillen approves regulations on nonsurgical gender altering treatments

Gov. Pillen approves regulations on nonsurgical gender altering treatments

Lincoln, Neb. -- Nebraska is implementing regulations to accompany its youth transgender law. The regulations approved Tuesday by Gov. Jim Pillen include a 7 day waiting period to start puberty-blocking drugs or hormone treatments, transgender patients under age 19 will have to undergo at least 40 hours of counseling before…
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…