NDOT Announces $18 Million in Federal Grants for 24 Nebraska Airports

NDOT Announces $18 Million in Federal Grants for 24 Nebraska Airports

Aug. 19, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) — On June 28 and July 26, 2024, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $18 million to 24 airports across the state. The grant funds are part of a nationwide initiative to enhance airfield safety and infrastructure. Nebraska's airports are part of…
Loomis thefts: Phelps County Sheriffs ask for help

Loomis thefts: Phelps County Sheriffs ask for help

Loomis, Neb. - The Phelps County Sheriff's Office is investigating a handful of thefts that occurred this past weekend in Loomis. They are asking Loomis residents with outside cameras to check for suspicious activity that may have been captured from Friday to Sunday morning, August 16-18. If anyone has information…
Lopers to host intrasquad scrimmage

Lopers to host intrasquad scrimmage

Kearney, Neb. – The Nebraska Kearney football team will hold an intrasquad scrimmage on Wednesday night (Aug. 21). The event, free and open to the public, will begin at 7 p.m. and end between 8:30 and 9 p.m. The Loper roster of over 130 players will be divided into two…
Global soy summit identifies key countries to boost U.S. soy exports

Global soy summit identifies key countries to boost U.S. soy exports

With U.S. farmers expected to produce 4.6 billion bushels of soybeans for the 2024/25 crop and supply estimates up 11% over last year, according to USDA, the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) has convened more than 400 international soy customers to elevate a preference for U.S. Soy products and differentiate…
Elderly woman arrested in procurring investigation

Elderly woman arrested in procurring investigation

A 66-year-old North Platte woman was arrested Friday following a two-month investigation, by North Platte Police Department, involving the procuring alcohol and tobacco products to underage juveniles in the North Platte area. Investigators found that The investigation found that Nanette Timms was using her phone to communicate with juveniles while…
USDA grants boost Husker research on sugar beet nitrogen management, agroforestry

USDA grants boost Husker research on sugar beet nitrogen management, agroforestry

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has received two federal grants totaling $1.7 million to build on the university’s environmental sustainability work on two issues: nitrogen management for sugar beet production, and alley cropping, an agroforestry practice involving the planting of trees or shrubs alongside crops. The funds are part of $90…
Huskers start the year ranked 2nd

Huskers start the year ranked 2nd

LINCOLN, Neb. - The AVCA volleyball rankings were released on Monday. Nebraska starts the season ranked second behind the team that beat them for the national title last season. Nebraska sits behind Texas as the top of the rankings. Nebraska faced off against Texas for a sixth national championship last…
UNK Graduate honored with CBT Distinguished Alumnus Award

UNK Graduate honored with CBT Distinguished Alumnus Award

KEARNEY – Bill Albin has been selected as the 2024 UNK College of Business and Technology Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient. He will be honored at the 44th Annual Distinguished Alumni Awards luncheon on Friday, Oct. 11 at 11:30 a.m. in the Gala Room in the Regional Engagement Center, 2204 University Drive,…
Monday Channel Final Bell with Darren Frye with Water Street Advisors

Monday Channel Final Bell with Darren Frye with Water Street Advisors

The crop tour is currently underway, providing valuable insights into the condition of this year’s crops. Grains have seen a nice bounce, which is encouraging, but the drier weather could still have a significant impact on yields. As market conditions shift, many are wondering if this might present a selling…
Cozad woman pleads not guilty to Attempted Murder and Arson

Cozad woman pleads not guilty to Attempted Murder and Arson

A Cozad woman pled "not guilty" to charges in connection with a house fire and injuries to individuals on the scene last Fall. Fifty-one-year-old(51) Brenda S. Lawrance faces two counts of Attempted First Degree Murder, First Degree Arson and two counts of Second Degree Assault Friday in Dawson County District…