Washington, D.C. – Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE-03) and Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) on Thursday introduced legislation to designate the Postal Service building in Lexington, NE as the “Bill Barrett Post Office Building” in honor of the former Third District Congressman who passed away in 2016. Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Reps.…
Lincoln-Minden's stay at the Class C1 state girls basketball tournament was a short one as the Whippets lost 65-57 to undefeated Bridgeport. The Whippets led after the first period 10-8, but the Bulldogs grabbed the lead in the second quarter and Minden would never reclaim the lead again. Minden was…
2023-24 All-MIAA Wrestling Awards Announced2/29/2024 | Wrestling KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association has announced its All-MIAA honors for the 2023-24 wrestling season.The 2023-24 MIAA wrestling season concluded earlier this month with Central Oklahoma capturing its fourth consecutive regular season title.Central Oklahoma, the defending NCAA Division II…
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…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) on Thursday welcomed Senate passage of his legislation to name the Federal Building in North Platte, NE after former U.S. Representative Virginia Smith. Representative Adrian Smith (R-NE-3) introduced companion legislation that awaits passage in the House. The bill also has the support of Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) and…
Q: Should I adjust stocking rates for my burned pasture/rangeland? A: Rainfall in May and June will be most critical and should be the guiding factor affecting stocking rate decisions. With adequate rainfall, adjustments to stocking rate are not necessary. Research from the Great Plains shows that dormant-season fires do not…
Hastings, NE – The Hastings College men's basketball team pulled away late to defeat the Briar Chargers 76-61 on Wednesday night inside Lynn Farrell Arena in the quarterfinals of the Great Plains Athletic Tournament. Broncos guard Reggie Thomas from Omaha, continued his season to remember as he finished the night…
WASHINGTON, DC – A groundbreaking label is about to arrive in grocery stores, and with it an inspiring glimpse at a thriving, sustainable future for our food system. PACHA and Roots Chips will be the first two companies to carry the Soil & Climate Health Initiative Verified label and will be…
MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE – On February 29, the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) convened high-level U.S. and Mozambican government officials, industry professionals and other stakeholders to discuss the benefits and challenges of using ethanol biofuel to meet the country’s clean energy goals in both cooking and transportation. During the event, the USGC,…
Girls State 1st Round Class AMillard West 49, Omaha Central 35Lincoln North Star 46, Millard North 31Lincoln Southwest 58, Lincoln Southeast 56Bellevue West 48, Papillion-Lavista South 39 Class C-2Yutan 60, Niobrara/Verdigre 28Bishop Neumann 61, Cross County 40Crofton 38, Clarkson/Leigh 32 (OT)Elmwood-Murdock 44, Oakland-Craig 33 Class D-2Overton 51, Paxton 27Howells-Dodge 52,…
