Nebraska’s leading economic indicator rose in January, according to the most recent report from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The indicator, designed to predict economic activity six months into the future, increased 0.58%. “The increase in the leading indicator suggests that the Nebraska economy will grow at a moderate pace through mid-2024,” said economist Eric Thompson, director of…
Tootsie rolls, a five-gallon bucket, and a plastic drop cloth were all part of the hands-on training at the Nebraska Extension workshop “Manure Better” with land application training on Feb. 19 at the UNL Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center in Scottsbluff. “What we teach hasn’t changed,” said Leslie Johnson,…
LINCOLN - A strong three quarters of defense helped give Southern Valley a 50-39 victory over Elgin Public/Pope John Thursday night in the first round of the girls D1 state tournament. It's only the second state tournament win for Southern Valley and first since 2001. Southern Valley struggled in the…
Girls State 1st Round Class BOmaha Skutt 66, South Sioux City 32Gretna East 51, Waverly 37Elkhorn North 63, Scottsbluff 44Beatrice 50, Norris 49 Class C-1Lincoln Christian 51, North Bend Central 39Bridgeport 65, Minden 57Sidney 40, Adams Central 38GICC 49, Broken Bow 33 Class D-1Pender 54, Bancroft-Rosalie 29St. Mary's 53, McCool…
Rienk Mast and Jamarques Lawrence had 14 points apiece, but a hot shooting night by Ohio State’s Jamison Battle lifted Ohio State to a 78-69 win over Nebraska Thursday night. Mast posted his sixth double-double of the year with 14 points and 12 rebounds, while Lawrence finished with 14 points…
DULUTH, GA. - The Omaha Supernovas beat the Atlanta Vibe in a dominant 25-22, 25-20, 25-22 sweep Thursday night at Gas South Arena. With the win, Omaha (6-3) moves into sole possession of first place in the Pro Volleyball Federation. Opposite Jess Schaben-Lansman spearheaded the Supernovas offense with 12 kills…
Nebraska rallied for four runs in the ninth and added another in the 10th to open its weekend series at College of Charleston with a 6-5 win in 10 innings at Patriots Point on Thursday afternoon in Mount Pleasant, S.C. Nebraska (5-3) scored six runs on five hits and committed…
Cattle producers in central Nebraska affected by recent wildfires are invited to attend an informational meeting to learn about resources available to help them recover. The meeting is Tuesday, March 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the West Central Research, Extension and Education Center in North Platte and will include a…
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North Platte, Neb. -- Region 51 Emergency Management -- Fire managers reported Thursday they've made significant progress on a central Nebraska wildfire the past 24 hours. Containment has increased from 82% to 98%. Firefighters are currently monitoring weather forecasts for the next 48 hours. Portions of the fire are currently…
