Several arrests made in Cozad disturbance

Several arrests made in Cozad disturbance

Several Dawson County residents face charges in connection with a disturbance earlier this week. It stems from a physical altercation involving a hatchet, that took place at Cozad's Casey's General Store around 10:00am Tuesday morning August 21, 2024. As a Dawson County Sheriff's Deputy arrived at the scene another vehicle,…
Raiola named starter for the Huskers

Raiola named starter for the Huskers

Lincoln-In a move that has been expected for awhile Freshman Dylan Raiola has been named Nebraska's starting quarterback, the team announced Wednesday. The decision by head coach Matt Rhule puts the former five-star prospect in charge of the Nebraska offense in the season opener. Originally committed to Georgia, Raiola flipped…
Pro Farmer Crop Tour: Does the data matter to the grain markets?

Pro Farmer Crop Tour: Does the data matter to the grain markets?

Consistent randomness and investigative reporting are two themes that come from the Pro Farmer Crop Tour every August.  But what's the significance of the data to the markets? Is it accurate? And how should the data be used in grain marketing decisions?  That's the focus of this week's episode of…
9 Huskers named to Senior Bowl Watchlist

9 Huskers named to Senior Bowl Watchlist

Nine Nebraska football players were honored Wednesday with selections to the 2025 Reese’s Senior Bowl Watchlist. They were among 859 prospects chosen nationally.   The honorees include five Husker offense players: wide receiver Jahmal Banks and Isaiah Neyor, tight end Thomas Fidone and offensive linemen Micah Mazzccua and Ben Scott. Four senior Blackshirts were on the…
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. approves Major Disaster Declaration for Nebraska

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. approves Major Disaster Declaration for Nebraska

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Nebraska to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding from May 20-June 3, 2024. Public assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments…
Nebraska Leading Economic Indicator shows strong rise in July

Nebraska Leading Economic Indicator shows strong rise in July

Nebraska’s leading economic indicator rose 1.72% during July, according to the most recent report from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The indicator is designed to predict economic activity six months into the future. “The rising indicator value suggests the Nebraska economy will grow through the end of the year and into early 2025," said economist Eric…
UNK celebrating new school year with Blue Gold Welcome events

UNK celebrating new school year with Blue Gold Welcome events

Click here for Blue Gold Welcome events listing KEARNEY – The energy and excitement are building at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Campus will be buzzing with activity this week as more and more Lopers arrive for the start of another academic year. Before fall classes begin Monday, UNK…
Cozad schools excited about new facility

Cozad schools excited about new facility

Cozad-Work continues on the new Cozad school building project as the school year gets underway. This season the Cozad volleyball squad will be the first to play in the new west gym which was part of a 26 million dollar bond issue passed by voters in 2022. Most of the…
Hastings college announces new baseball coach

Hastings college announces new baseball coach

(Hastings, Nebraska) – Hastings College Athletic Director Chris Clements announced today that Steve Maddock has been named as the head baseball coach, coming over with 20 years of professional baseball experience, including 13 as a coach and seven as a player. "We are very excited to have Steve join the…