LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen Monday announced 13 appointments to the newly created Commission on Asian-American Affairs. The commission was created through passage of LB1300, which included legislation introduced by Senator Rita Sanders. Members serve four-year terms. The Commission will coordinate programs related to Nebraska’s Asian-American community for housing, education,…
Seeing every aspect of beef production from pasture to plate is a rare opportunity for most, but the American Angus Association is making it possible for over 20 individuals each year through their Beef Leaders Institute. Participants start in Kansas City at the headquarters of the American Angus Association and…
LINCOLN - The Nebraska Department of Transportation says 22 people were killed in 20 crashes on Nebraska’s roads during the month of May. According to the numbers released this week, 12 of 17 vehicle occupants that were killed were not wearing seatbelts. Three of the fatalities were motorcyclists with one…
Lincoln, Neb. -- Neb. Gov. Pillen has given his strongest indication yet on a potential date for calling the Legislature into special session to consider property tax solutions. In a Governor's Column released Monday, Pillen said, "Over the past few weeks, Nebraskans across the state have begun receiving their property…
Powerful left-handed hitter Kacie Hoffmann is the newest member of the Nebraska softball team. An Elkhorn native, Hoffmann comes to Lincoln after spending the last three seasons at Arkansas. She will have two years of eligibility at Nebraska after sitting out last season due to injury. Hoffmann played in 106…
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – The Nebraska Cornhuskers men’s and women’s basketball programs will play at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, during a weekend of Division I matchups in November. The women will play South Dakota on Saturday, Nov. 16, and the men will face Saint Mary’s on…
Kearney, Neb. -- Lieutenant Gabe Kowalek with the Kearney Police Department recently graduated from the 290th Session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Chief of Police Bryan Waugh says, “Lieutenant Kowalek is just the 6th member of the Kearney Police Department to attend and graduate from the FBI…
Cozad Community Schools is pleased to announce that Jordan Haarberg has been named the new Head Girls Golf Coach at Cozad High School. Coach Haarberg is currently a Guidance Counselor at Cozad High School. She brings excitement and energy to the girls’ golf program. “I'm excited to coach the Lady…
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A new documentary will showcase the history, uses and evolution of soybeans. "GroundBreaking: A Story of Innovation" will premiere on the A&E Network on Saturday, June 22 at 12:00 pm CST. U.S. Soy said the American origin story of soybeans dates back nearly 150 years, and the plant has evolved…
