Tuesday Channel Final Bell with Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net | 8/13/24

Tuesday Channel Final Bell with Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net | 8/13/24

Grain markets are experiencing continued weakness as the industry grapples with the implications of recent data. The unexpected numbers have left many participants in a state of shock, causing a reassessment of market positions. There are also rising concerns about potential shortages in Growing Degree Units (GDUs), which could affect…
Lopers hold scrimmage

Lopers hold scrimmage

Kearney-The UNK Football squad scrimmaged for around 60 plays on Tuesday morning. UNK is a little more than a week into fall camp. Head coach Ryan Held talks about how this camp is developing. https://youtu.be/AIbe5j1ub7E?feature=shared UNK will continue to work out leading up to the season opener at Chadron State…
SkyWest selected to provide United Express Service at Kearney, Nebraska

SkyWest selected to provide United Express Service at Kearney, Nebraska

Courtesy/City of Kearney Kearney, Neb. -- Kearney City Manager, Brenda Jensen, announced Tuesday that the Department of Transportation has selected SkyWest Airlines as the Essential Air Service provider for Kearney Regional Airport. The three-year contract, awarded to SkyWest, will begin on November 1, 2024. SkyWest will operate 50 passenger regional…
Fired Up BBQ: Miller Volunteer Fire Department’s Annual Cookout 

Fired Up BBQ: Miller Volunteer Fire Department’s Annual Cookout 

MILLER, NE – The Miller Volunteer Fire Department will host their annual Fired Up BBQ this Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 4pm – 7pm at the Miller Community Hall.   This event is open to the public, and attendees are welcome to contribute through a free-will donation.  Miller Fire Chief…
Bolt Announces Additions to Husker Baseball Staff

Bolt Announces Additions to Husker Baseball Staff

Nebraska Baseball Head Coach Will Bolt announced Tuesday the hiring of Derek Roy as Director of Player Development. “We are excited to welcome Derek to Lincoln,” said Bolt. “Derek brings a variety of experience and is a great asset to our staff. His experience with data and analytics will benefit…
Gothenburg man booked twice in one day

Gothenburg man booked twice in one day

A 47-year-old Gothenburg man made two trips through the Dawson County Jail booking process on Monday August 12, 2024. In the first instance, Travis Sheffield was arrested on charges of Third Degree Assault and Disturbing the Peace in connection with two people at a residence near his own residence. The…
Nebraska Soybean Board Election Results are in

Nebraska Soybean Board Election Results are in

LINCOLN, Neb. (August 13, 2024) – The Nebraska Soybean Board (NSB) held an election in July for board members in Districts 1 and 3, while the District 6 candidate ran unopposed. Nebraska soybean farmers in those districts voted with the following results: District 1 (Counties of Antelope, Boyd, Cedar, Holt,…
Nebraska Extension: Is that corn crop worth more as silage or grain?

Nebraska Extension: Is that corn crop worth more as silage or grain?

Ongoing dry and drought conditions in many parts of the state are supporting hay and forage prices as fall approaches. Perennial dryland hay production in many parts of Nebraska has been less than average. Forage production on rangeland and pasture in central and eastern Nebraska is, in many situations, significantly…
Secretary of State certifies Paid Sick Leave petition for general election ballot

Secretary of State certifies Paid Sick Leave petition for general election ballot

The Secretary of State’s Elections Division certified the Paid Sick Leave initiative petition for the November 5 general election ballot. County election offices completed signature verification within the 40-day period as required in Nebraska Revised Statute § 32-1409. “I appreciate our county election officials carefully reviewing and verifying the submitted signatures…
DCSO receives grant for safety lights

DCSO receives grant for safety lights

Dawson County Sheriff's Office deputies are being equipped with 16 new Guardian Angel lights. The purchase was made possible through a grant of $1,759.83 from the AAA Auto Club Group Foundation. The lights are designed to be worn on the officer's exterior vests with multiple light functions according to the…