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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – National Farmers Union (NFU) closed its 2024 Convention by adopting the organization’s grassroots policy book, laying the foundation for advocating on behalf of family farmers and ranchers across the country. Convention delegates also adopted six special orders of business focused on issues of particular importance in the coming…
Omaha, Neb. -- A NYC man has been sentenced in Nebraska federal court for a scheme to defraud Verizon Wireless. Gregory Lorenzo will spend 5 years in prison and pay restitution of more than $528,000. Lorenzo conspired with others to acquire stolen identities, including from at least three Nebraskans. They…
