USDA NASS Nebraska Census of Agriculture

USDA NASS Nebraska Census of Agriculture

LINCOLN, Neb. February 13, 2024 – Data from the United States Department of Agriculture’s(USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) 2022 Census of Agriculture show thenumber of farms in Nebraska during 2022 was 44,479, down 4% from the 2017 Census ofAgriculture. Land in farms, at 44.0 million acres was down 2%…
Food Prices Increased in January

Food Prices Increased in January

Grocery prices increased slightly last month, according to the latest Consumer Price Index released Tuesday. The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers increased 0.3 percent in January on a seasonally adjusted basis, after rising 0.2 percent in December. Over the last 12 months, the all items index increased 3.1…
Incumbent filing deadline is Thursday

Incumbent filing deadline is Thursday

See Dawson County candidate filers and open office positions here The filing deadline for incumbent candidates of political subdivisions in Nebraska is this Thursday February 15th. New filers have a deadline of March 1st. Among filers in Dawson County this past week is Jason Lawless for Lexington Airport Authority. Jared…
High School Basketball Scores 2-13-24

High School Basketball Scores 2-13-24

Girls Sub-Districts: C-1 @ PlatteviewPlatteview 54, Falls City 30Syracuse 56, Auburn 20C1-2 @ Lincoln ChristianLincoln Christian 52, Ashland-Greenwood 38Raymond Central 56. Malcolm 51C1-3 @ MilfordMilford 56, Fillmore Central 34Centennial 42, Fairbury 27C1-4 @ Douglas County WestDouglas County West 54, Omaha Concordia 43Omaha Gross 51, Omaha Roncalli 49C1-5 @ North Bend…
Sargent School Board election results

Sargent School Board election results

SARGENT - The Custer County Clerk's office released results of a special election to replenish the Sargent Board of Education. Voters recalled four of the six members of the school board after their decision a year ago not to renew the contract of Cory Grint as principal. In a twist,…
NE Legislature mulls bill to reduce early-voting days

NE Legislature mulls bill to reduce early-voting days

Nebraska is among at least 14 states that enacted voting restrictions last year, passing a voter ID law. Tomorrow, a legislative committee takes up another bill that would restrict certain voting rights in the state. LB-1211 would reduce the time that voters have to receive, complete and return absentee ballots or vote early…
14 LBs of Marijuana, Mushrooms Found in I-80 Traffic Stop

14 LBs of Marijuana, Mushrooms Found in I-80 Traffic Stop

Grand Island, Neb. -- Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Lincoln man after locating multiple controlled substances during a traffic stop on Interstate 80 near Wood River. At approximately 5:55 p.m. Monday, a trooper observed an eastbound GMC Terrain speeding on I-80 near mile marker 301. During…
Charge filed in fatal Custer County crash

Charge filed in fatal Custer County crash

An Arapahoe man has been charged in connection to a fatal crash last summer. John T. Anderson V, 31, is charged in Custer County Court with motor vehicle homicide and willful reckless driving. According to an arrest affidavit, just before 8:30 a.m. Aug. 18, 2023, Custer County Sheriff’s deputies responded…