Normal driving conditions are returning to the region following a fast-moving winter storm that punched through. Road closings were gradually lifted Friday afternoon into Friday evening. A start to a warming trend will end the week with Highs reaching back into the 60s by Sunday. The warming temperatures and the…
KEARNEY, NE - On Thursday, March 7, 2024 at approximately 4:30 p.m., KPD officers responded to a residence in the 4600 block of Avenue E. A 911 call was received from a female who stated her 21-year-old son had assaulted her and was threatening additional violence with access to guns…
A bill modifying Nebraska’s motorcycle helmet law advanced to select file March 5. Lawmakers last session repealed the state’s helmet requirement for riders age 21 and older who have completed a basic motorcycle safety course. Blair Sen. Ben Hansen, sponsor of LB1004, said current law requires even experienced riders to take…
In the early hours of March 8, 2024, the McCook Police Department received a report of loose cattle at the Red Willow County Fairgrounds. Officers quickly coordinated with a Red Willow County Deputy and sought assistance from the Mid Plains Community College (MPCC) Rodeo Team to corral the wandering cattle.…
The House Committee on Agriculture laid out a roadmap to relieve labor shortages that have impacted America’s farmers and ranchers. The Agriculture Labor Working Group (ALWG) released its final report on how to improve the H-2A guest worker program. It includes more than 20 recommendations to streamline the program and…
The Heartland Museum of Military Vehicles in Lexington has had an intern these past couple of months. Colton Oser is from St. Charles, Iowa and will graduate from Buena Vista College in Iowa this Spring. Oser has a love of military vehicles and their role in history, which is part…
Ranchers and cattle producers keen on staying ahead with the latest research in range livestock production from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln are invited to sign up for the 2024 Nebraska Ranch Practicum, organized by Nebraska Extension. The practicum spans eight sessions spread across three seasons, covering the entire production cycle…
Nebraska Lottery Reminds Players to Play Responsibly Lincoln, NE – March 7, 2024 – Two big jackpots are up for grabs in the next Mega Millions® and Powerball® drawings. Because of these high jackpots, the Nebraska Lottery reminds customers to play responsibly. A string of drawings without a jackpot winner…
Boys State Tournament1st round Games Class B Crete 43, Platteview 30Omaha Skutt 69, Elkhorn 61Norris 61, Bennington 56 (OT)Scottsbluff 58, Omaha Roncalli 51 Class C-1 Omaha Concordia 72, Malcolm 36Wahoo 50, Ogallala 36Ashland-Greenwood 48, Doniphan-Trumbull 35Auburn 52, DC West 50 Class D-1 Guardian Angels Central Catholic 42, North Platte St.…
Aiming to bolster the number of veterinarians serving livestock producers statewide, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln has introduced a new scholarship program. The Nebraska Elite 11 Veterinarian Program offers financial support to Nebraska students pursuing degrees in animal science or veterinary science at UNL’s College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.…
