Pivots run in the Nebraska Panhandle as dryness persists | Fridays in the Field

Pivots run in the Nebraska Panhandle as dryness persists | Fridays in the Field

Despite much of Nebraska getting drought relief this year, the Panhandle has not received the same moisture. Consequently, producers are already irrigating before June. Andy Groskopf grows corn and Great Northern beans near Scottsbluff, most of which is irrigated. "Right now, there's a lot of pivots running [and] not much…
Legion Baseball Scores 5 – 30

Legion Baseball Scores 5 – 30

McCook MNB Seniors over Gothenburg Melons Seniors 13-5 Gothenburg Melons Juniors over McCook Juniors 9-1 Kearney Pinnacle Bank Post 52 over Buena Vista Juniors 8-1 (Kearney Junior Invite) Lincoln East Juniors over Kearney Pinnacle Bank Post 52 1-0 (Kearney Junior Invite)
Meet the CNFR Qualifier: Riata Day

Meet the CNFR Qualifier: Riata Day

Fleming, Colorado native, Riata Day, found her home in the Nebraska High School Rodeo Association. In fact, she took home a state championship title in the goat tying in 2019. These days, she is preparing to represent the University of Wyoming at the College National Finals Rodeo. "This region is…
Mega Millions jackpot run continues; know your limit

Mega Millions jackpot run continues; know your limit

Lincoln, NE – May 30, 2024 – The Mega Millions jackpot has been growing for over two months. Because of the high jackpot, the Nebraska Lottery reminds customers to set spending and time limits. The Mega Millions jackpot starts at $20 million and continues to grow each drawing until it…
Nebraska High School Rodeo Queen leads state in goat tying

Nebraska High School Rodeo Queen leads state in goat tying

Hastings, Nebraska cowgirl Lynsie Lancaster currently leads the standings in the goat tying heading into the last regular season high school rodeo of the year. The recent graduate of Adams Central High School has been involved in the Nebraska High School Rodeo Association since she was a freshman.   Lancaster,…
Spreading Awareness for Tickborne Disease

Spreading Awareness for Tickborne Disease

Lincoln, NE – The Department of Health and Human Services recognizes May as Lyme Disease Awareness Month. As the spring and summer months are the primary tick season in Nebraska, DHHS urges all residents to be mindful of ticks and to share information with their community on how to stay…
Trump found guilty on all charges in hush money trial

Trump found guilty on all charges in hush money trial

Former President Donald Trump has been convicted of all 34 counts in his New York hush money trial. He becomes the first former American president to be found guilty of a crime. The judge has set Donald Trump's sentencing for July 11, just days before Republicans are set to select him…
Kickoff Times, TV Information Set for Husker Games

Kickoff Times, TV Information Set for Husker Games

The 2024 Nebraska football schedule continued to come into clearer view on Thursday as the Big Ten Conference network partners announced television information and kickoff times for several Husker contests. Nebraska will open the season on Saturday, Aug. 31 against UTEP at Memorial Stadium in a 2:30 p.m. CT kickoff,…
Nebraska school districts to receive federal funds for electric school buses

Nebraska school districts to receive federal funds for electric school buses

So-called “clean buses” are coming to schools across the country with the help of federal funding, including two school districts in Nebraska, according to the Nebraska Examiner. The nationwide effort from the Biden Administration will provide over 500 school districts across nearly all 50 states with about $1 billion to…