KEARNEY- The Kearney City Council met Tuesday night to discuss several agenda items including the one- and six-year street plan. Courtesy: City of Kearney Luke Dutcher is an Engineer for the City of Kearney, and while presenting to the city council he spoke about the reasoning for presenting the one-…
The beloved Antique Tractor display at the Nebraska State Fair seems to draw crowds from all generations each year. Brothers Larry and Kevin Killinger have managed the display, featuring hit and miss engines, since the fair moved to Grand Island. Larry said the most exciting part is interacting with all…
See detour map here The Nebraska Department of Transportation says Simon Contractors, Inc., of Cheyenne, Wyo. will begin work on County Road 754. The project includes replacement of a county road bridge at the Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation Districtcanal, south of Cozad. Anticipated completion is Feb. 2025. Traffic…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The No. 2 Nebraska volleyball team opened its season with a 3-1 (25-21, 22-25, 25-15, 25-20) win over No. 9 Kentucky in the AVCA First Serve Showcase at the KFC Yum! Center. The Huskers posted 18 blocks, their most since 2018, and held Kentucky to a .139…
There's green on the screen across much of the agricultural sector, driven by non-commercial buying in both grains and livestock. In the cattle market, feeders experienced some commercial selling, while live cattle saw increased buying interest. Hogs are rallying back, showing renewed strength. Additionally, crop maturity is progressing earlier than…
Bertrand, Neb - The 2024 Bertrand Vikings look to continue what they had last season when they finished 16-14 record. Bertrand will return most of their roster from last year. Amanda Gardine is taking full possession of the head coaching title after spending the last couple season alongside co-head coach…
United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Jeffery S. Sikes, age 43, formerly of Kearney, Nebraska, was sentenced on August 27, 2024, in federal court in Lincoln, Nebraska for committing wire fraud. Senior United States District Judge John M. Gerrard sentenced Sikes to 108 months’ imprisonment. After Sikes’ release…
(HOLDREGE, Neb.) - The Central Nebraska Public Power & Irrigation District is interested in receiving proposals for the purchase of energy from the Jeffrey Hydro Plant. The proposal, if deemed acceptable by Central, will be used as the basis for development of a long-term power purchase agreement contract beginning on…
In Gothenburg the Swedes volleyball program hopes to keep things rolling. Last season Gothenburg finished 3rd at the Class C1 state tournament with an outstanding 34-3 record. It was Gothenburg's third straight trip to the state tourney. This year Gothenburg will look to reload and head coach Bryson Mahlberg previews…
Nine Nebraska college students received a total of $70,000 for the Tractor Supply FFA Future Leaders Scholarship: five four-year students and four two-year students. The four-year college students received $10,000 each and the two-year students received $5,000 each. In total, 143 students from 35 states received scholarships from the Tractor…
