McCool and Aschoff named all conference

McCool and Aschoff named all conference

Kearney, Neb. – Forward Shiloh McCool and point guard Jillian Aschoff represent Nebraska-Kearney on the 2023-24 All-MIAA women's basketball team.The league's 14 head coaches vote on the makeup of the squad and cannot vote for their own players.McCool (Pleasant Hill, Ia.) is on the second team for a second straight season with Aschoff (Lincoln Pius X) named honorable mention. This…
Texas woman held for warrant and local charges

Texas woman held for warrant and local charges

Dawson County Sheriff's Office responded to a disturbance call between a male and female around 8:00pm Monday evening at the Lexington Interstate 80 interchange. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with a woman who was walking on the eastbound off-ramp. The woman provided officers with several different names until a…
Potts Named Big Ten Freshman of the Year

Potts Named Big Ten Freshman of the Year

Natalie Potts capped an outstanding regular season at Nebraska by being named the Big Ten Women's Basketball Freshman of the Year by the conference coaches on Tuesday, March 5. The 6-2 forward from O'Fallon, Mo., led all Big Ten freshmen in rebounding (5.4 rpg) and field goal percentage (.520), while…
Markowski Claims First-Team All-Big Ten Honors

Markowski Claims First-Team All-Big Ten Honors

Alexis Markowski captured first-team All-Big Ten honors, while Jaz Shelley added second-team accolades and Natalie Potts was named honorable-mention when the conference announced its annual postseason awards on Monday, March 5. Markowski, a 6-3 junior center from Lincoln, Neb., claimed first-team all-league honors after producing team-leading averages of 15.8 points…
Derek Billeter steps down as Loomis head coach

Derek Billeter steps down as Loomis head coach

Loomis, Neb. - The search is on for the next head coach of Loomis girls basketball after Derek Billeter stepped down this past week. As a Loomis native and long-time coach, Billeter became an assistant coach when his oldest daughter began high school. His decision to step away from the…
Modest improvement in farmer sentiment, yet financial concerns loom

Modest improvement in farmer sentiment, yet financial concerns loom

The February Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer reading reached 111, marking a 5-point rise from last month. The small uptick is attributed to producers expressing increased optimism about the future, with the Future Expectations Index climbing 7 points to 115. However, the Current Conditions Index remained unchanged. Despite their improved outlook for the future, farmers’…
Red Dirt stars Turnpike Troubadours headline Nebraska State Fair  

Red Dirt stars Turnpike Troubadours headline Nebraska State Fair  

The Nebraska State Fair has announced their headline concert, as the kings of Red Dirt music Turnpike Troubadours have been added to the 2024 Nebraska Lottery Concert Series. “Turnpike Troubadours are used to headlining major events and selling out arenas,” said Karli Schulz, Entertainment and Events Director. “We are thrilled they are coming…
CNPPID March board meeting summary

CNPPID March board meeting summary

(HOLDREGE, Neb.)  - The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District’s board of directors held their monthly meeting on Monday handling routine business while listening to reports and updates from management and staff. Also at Monday’s board meeting: ·         The directors approved a purchase requisition for $344,872 for seven 2024 Chevrolet…