Lincoln – A quartet of Huskers were recognized for their efforts during the 2023-24 season, as the Big Ten Conference announced its annual awards Tuesday morning. Nebraska Head Coach Fred Hoiberg shared Big Ten Coach-of-the-Year honors, while Keisei Tominaga and Rienk Mast earned All-Big Ten recognition. Josiah Allick rounded out…
FKC Boys 1st team, Tayje Hadwiger, AmherstAustin Adelung, AmherstLuke Bailey, Ansley-LitchfieldJace Rosentrader, SEMQuin Oberg, Elm Creek 2nd team, Carson Lindau, AxtellCale Nelson, LoomisRyker Evans, Hi-LineCarter Riessland, AmherstEli Luther, Overton 3rd team, Ethan Morgan, AxtellColt Schroder, SEMRyan Bailey, Ansley-LitchfieldKade Sindt, Elm CreekSam Gruwell, Wilcox-Hildreth FKC Girls 1st team, Natalie Wood, OvertonJoLee…
McCook, Neb. -- An explosion shortly after 5 p.m. Monday south of McCook along Highway 83 has resulted in serious injuries to a man who was using a cutting torch to convert an empty propane tank into a smoker according to a news release from the Red Willow County Sheriff's…
Lincoln County Office of Emergency Management, and local first responders, will be working with the 72nd Civil Support Team in the local communities to conduct joint Hazmat and Law Enforcement exercises. The purpose of these exercises is to establish and refine valuable partnerships between local, state, and federal agencies in…
Both calves and cows have a number of health risks around the time of calving. Of course, cattlemen and veterinarians recognize the risk to calves during and after a difficult birth; but is it also important to recognize that cows are at risk from several important complications following calving. Lacerations…
A 27-year-old Cozad man was ordered to serve from 20 to 21 years in prison Friday following his conviction of Ist Degree Sexual Assault. David Wisecup pled "no contest" in Dawson County District Court to the charge in January. Wisecup was originally charged with 1st Degree Sexual Assault of a…
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Tyson Foods will permanently close a pork plant in Perry, Iowa, the meatpacker said on Monday, eliminating jobs for about 1,200 workers. The company, which reaped big profits as meat prices soared during the COVID-19 pandemic, has since confronted a decline and slowing demand for some products.…
Custer County ranked as Nebraska’s top corn-producing county in 2023 and Gage County topped the state in soybean production according to estimates by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. Farmers in Custer County produced 45.7 million bushels of corn while farmers in Gage County produced 8.1 million bushels of soybeans.…
Spring has come early and Nebraskans are eager to fish. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is scheduling the release of rainbow trout in waters across the state this spring. This will give anglers and families, especially at city ponds and lakes, additional angling opportunities for this popular species. It…
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Delegates to National Farmers Union’s 122nd Anniversary Convention today cast a unanimous ballot to reelect Rob Larew and Jeff Kippley as the organization’s President and Vice President, respectively. Each will serve another two-year term. “It's an honor to have the trust and confidence of Farmers Union members across the country and a privilege…