EF-2 Tornado Destroys Two Homes and Injures One Near Whitman

EF-2 Tornado Destroys Two Homes and Injures One Near Whitman

According to Grant County Sheriff Michael Rath, an approximate EF-2 tornado was tracked and observed going through the Grant County Village of Whitman, NE at about 7:30 PM on Tuesday evening. There was minor structural damage to homes, trees and vehicles. About half a mile south of Whitman two homes…
Mixed reaction to proposed rules for Packers and Stockyards Act

Mixed reaction to proposed rules for Packers and Stockyards Act

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has proposed a new rule aimed at promoting fairness and competition in the livestock and poultry markets. The rule, titled Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets, seeks to address the stringent "proof of harm to competition" standard that currently requires farmers and ranchers to…
Legion Baseball Scores 6/25

Legion Baseball Scores 6/25

Imperial Seniors over Gothenburg Melons Seniors 18-2 Hi-Line Seniors over Overton Bandits Seniors 8-7 McCook MNB Seniors over Platte Valley Auto Lexington 9-1 Cozad Reds over Broken Bow Juniors 4-3 Imperial Juniors over Gothenburg Melons Juniors 11-3 Overton Bandits Juniors over Hi-Line Juniors 15-0
Lexington Celebrating 150 years

Lexington Celebrating 150 years

LEXINGTON - The city of Lexington is looking back and celebrating 150 years June 28th through the 30th with many big plans. Lexington was founded back in 1874. On Friday, they will host the Plum Creek 5K at 6 PM, and hold a melodrama at 7 PM at the Lexington…
Cost of summer cookout reaches record high

Cost of summer cookout reaches record high

Families celebrating the 4th of July holiday will continue to find stubbornly high prices at the grocery store. An Independence Day cookout will cost $71.22 for 10 guests this year, based on the 2024 American Farm Bureau Federation annual marketbasket survey. The grocery bill is up 5% from 2023, and almost…
Scammers targeting Nebraska nonprofits with fraudulent refunds

Scammers targeting Nebraska nonprofits with fraudulent refunds

Lincoln -- Individual Americans donated more than $326 billion in 2023, according to Giving USA's Annual Report on Philanthropy. Unfortunately, scammers are exploiting this revenue stream and have been targeting nonprofits in Nebraska with fraudulent donation refunds and attempts to steal personal information from donor bases. These scammers, posing as…
New research facility creates measurable gains for DNA Genetics

New research facility creates measurable gains for DNA Genetics

(Columbus, NE) — In today’s economic climate, productivity and cost efficiency remain a primary focus for all producers. DNA Genetics (DNA) is committed to providing the highest-quality genetics for real-world commercial production. In keeping with its mission of providing the most profitable breeding stock to its customers, DNA recently invested in developing a…
Cozad Wins in Balk-Off Fashion over Broken Bow

Cozad Wins in Balk-Off Fashion over Broken Bow

COZAD - On a day that was originally intended to be a doubleheader, the Cozad Reds and Broken Bow Juniors played just once on Tuesday night, with Cozad winning thanks to a walk-off balk in the bottom of the seventh to win 4-3. Broken Bow struck first on a warm…
Nebraska begins voluntary testing for HPAI in dairy farm milk tanks

Nebraska begins voluntary testing for HPAI in dairy farm milk tanks

 The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday that four states will launch voluntary pilot programs in the days ahead to test bulk milk tanks on dairy farms for bird flu — a move that’s aimed at making it easier for farmers to ship herds across state lines and for public…