Hear the interview with Minden Fire Chief Tom Brown here. A house in Norman was destroyed by fire Tuesday afternoon. It was reported around 3:37pm Tuesday as a kitchen fire. Minden Fire Chief Tom Brown says they soon called out about 10 other fire departments in what is called their…
The Cornhusker State Games announced that North Platte will be the home for the Cycle Tour. The tour is scheduled for July 14th and will give cyclists a variety of distances. The routes range from 7.5 to 100 miles with west central Nebraska being on full display. Dave Minarik President…
Buy Fresh Buy Local Nebraska announced the opening of registration for membership for its 2024 season. Spearheaded by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Buy Fresh Buy Local aims to bridge the gap among producers, sellers and buyers seeking foods grown in the Cornhusker state. The…
Nebraska's agricultural landscape saw a dip in the number of farms and ranches in 2023, according to data released by the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report revealed that the state's tally of farms and ranches stood at 44,400, marking a decrease of 100 from the previous year. Despite…
LYONS, NEBRASKA – With spring comes thoughts of planting, followed by a summer of farmers markets. In addition to selling fruits, vegetables, meat, and other farm products, farmers markets often include prepared food, arts and crafts, cut flowers, baked goods, and handcrafted items. They also provide a gathering place for the community.…
LINCOLN, NEB. – “Following significant outcry from farmers and ranchers across Nebraska and across our nation, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) did the right thing today in voting not to include Scope 3 or supply chain emissions in their final Climate Disclosure Rule. The original proposal, released two years…
The tiny cabin created through the Mid-Plains Community College Ready-to-Work Building Construction program will be sold during a live auction April 20. The cabin, built by Ogallala High School students at the MPCC Ogallala Campus, is a 16 by 20-foot structure that could be used for a variety of purposes…
Boys State Basketball1st round Games Class ABellevue West 41, Omaha Creighton Prep 35Omaha Central 72, Omaha North 62Millard North 61, Gretna 54Omaha Westside 60, Lincoln Southeast 51 Class C-2Amherst 55, Bridgeport 47Cross County 44, Summerland 30Norfolk Catholic 62, Ponca 23Lincoln Lutheran 67, Hartington Cedar Catholic 50 Class D-2Shelton 65, Humphrey…
LINCOLN - The Sumner-Eddyville-Miller basketball team advanced to the state semifinals for the second straight year with a 70-49 victory over Walthill on Wednesday. Walthill got out to a fast start to take an early lead, but SEM kept it close as Jace Rosentreader scored 12 points in the first…
LINCOLN - After being down by 15 at the half, the Elm Creek boys basketball team stormed back, but had their rally fall short, dropping their first round D-2 State Tournament game 58-50 to Maywood-Hayes Center. The Buffaloes got out to a hot start, jumping ahead 6-0. The Wolves didn't…
