New ballot measure proposes to ban slaughterhouses in Denver

New ballot measure proposes to ban slaughterhouses in Denver

A new ballot measure would ban slaughterhouses in the city and county of Denver.  Pro-Animal Future is a political group that has introduced the measure. The group is opposed to the harvesting of animals and argues that the slaughterhouse odors are a “nuisance” to nearby neighborhoods.  “There’s multiple signs from the proponents…
UPDATE: Teen from endangered persons advisory located safe

UPDATE: Teen from endangered persons advisory located safe

UPDATE: Teen from endangered persons advisory located safe SHERMAN COUNTY – The Sherman County Sheriff’s Office reported to the KBI that Briley Horgan was located in Goodland, and is now safe. The endangered persons advisory is now canceled. Thanks for your assistance. Depiction of Dodge Journey connected with disappearance of…
K-State brings over 100 students to Manhattan for livestock judging camps

K-State brings over 100 students to Manhattan for livestock judging camps

Kansas State University welcomed over 100 high school students to campus for their two annual livestock judging camps.   Students came from over 20 states to learn from the livestock judging team and coaching staff in Manhattan and improve their oral reasons skills on June 3-5 and June 10-12.  …
Mountain lion put down Wednesday was part of Wildcat Hills population

Mountain lion put down Wednesday was part of Wildcat Hills population

Nebraska Game and Parks says the male mountain lion that had to be put down in the Fairway Estates subdivision of the Scotts Bluff Country Club Wednesday was part of the big cat population native to the Wildcat Hills. Officials say the mountain lion, first spotted around 1:50 p.m. and…
Legion Baseball Scores 6/20

Legion Baseball Scores 6/20

McCook MNB Bank Seniors over Gothenburg Melons Seniors 2-1 Broken Bow Seniors over Platte Valley Auto Lexington 14-6 Holdrege Inspire Rehabilitation Seniors over Ravenna 22-1 McCook FCB Juniors over Gothenburg Melons Juniors 7-2 Cozad Reds Juniors over McCook FCB Juniors 7-5 Holdrege Wilkins ADP Juniors over Ravenna 9-3
Huskers add NAIA all-american

Huskers add NAIA all-american

The Nebraska Football Team added Northwestern College NAIA All-American Quarterback Jalyn Gramstad to its roster on Thursday. Gramstad comes to Nebraska after attending a Husker post grad camp. The Lester, Iowa, native threw 3,681 yards last season with Northwestern College. He was also named the NAIA Player of the Year.…
New program connects Nebraska pasture owners with livestock producers

New program connects Nebraska pasture owners with livestock producers

A new program has launched to help connect Nebraska pasture owners with livestock producers. The Nebraska Grazing Exchange, created by the Nebraska Department of Natural Resources (NeDNR), works by having land owners fill out information about what pasture land they have available and then it's added to an interactive map…
USDA Releases Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook

USDA Releases Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook

USDA released its June 2024 Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook that shows the 2024 beef production forecast is virtually unchanged. Heavier cattle weights are expected to partially offset tight cattle supplies. The 2025 beef production forecast is raised with expectations of continued high cattle weights and a shift in marketings…