West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected in a mosquito pool in the Two Rivers Public Health Department district. WNV can be transmitted to humans through mosquito bites. About 1 in 5 people who are infected with WNV develop a fever with other symptoms such as headache, body aches, joint…
The worst groundwater level decline in Nebraska last year was found in Butler County near David City. According to Aaron Young, a geologist for the University of Nebraska – Lincoln, the well near David City saw a decline of slightly more than 20 feet. Young said Eastern Nebraska is where…
Hall County, Neb. -- A 72 year old Missouri man and his 71 year old wife who were stabbed during an attempted robbery at a rest area near Grand Island have been identified. The Hall County Sheriff's Department says the victims were Gary and Mary Weaver, husband and wife, from…
Kearney, Neb. – Nebraska Kearney head women's soccer coach Rob Breton announced this week the names of four newcomers who'll take to the pitch for the Lopers this fall. In January, Breton announced the signing of a mid-year transfer and five incoming freshmen. This latest group features transfers Hanna Schimmer (Midland…
Growers, crop consultants and educators are encouraged to attend Nebraska Extension's Weed Management Field Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wed., June 26, 2024, at the South Central Agricultural Laboratory near Clay Center. The field day will include on-site demonstrations of new technology and new herbicides for corn, soybean…
Cambridge Arapahoe Seniors over Hi-Line Seniors 10-7 Minden Seniors over Wood River Seniors 9-1 Kearney Misko Sports over Columbus 2-0 Hi-Line Juniors over Cambridge Arapahoe Juniors 12-3 Minden Juniors over Wood River Juniors 16-0 Kearney Pinnacle Bank Post 52 over Columbus 6-1
Courtesy/Ballotpedia -- Kimball County In a letter dated May 31 to the Board of Commissioners and accepted two weeks ago, County Attorney David Wilson announced July 31 would be his final day in the position. Wilson says he greatly enjoyed and it has been an honor, serving in the county…
Nebraska's overall net General Fund tax receipts fell below projections in the month of May, the first time that has happened during the current fiscal year. The Department of Revenue says gross receipts last month were down four percent, but net tax receipts were down 36.5 percent for May, coming…
The U.S. is facing a record-large agricultural trade deficit in 2024. In a recent Newsline, Betty Resnick, an economist at the American Farm Bureau Federation, says the deficit has deepened significantly in the last two years. Betty Resnick, an economist at the American Farm Bureau Federation, says the deficit has deepened…
Tennessee and Texas A&M will meet in the CWS Championship Series after winning their respective Semifinal Games at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha on Wednesday. The Aggies shutout Florida 6-0 in the nightcap after the Volunteers defeated Florida State 7-2 in the afternoon. Florida and Kentucky played a makeup game…
