Truck driver sentenced to probation in motor vehicle homicide case

Truck driver sentenced to probation in motor vehicle homicide case

A 34-year-old Albion man will serve 2 years of probation following his conviction for Misdemeanor Motor Vehicle Homicide following a Phelps County Court jury trial earlier this year. On Tuesday morning, Phelps County Judge Michael Mead also ordered Andy Eickhoff to complete 20 hours of community service, pay $1,000 fine…
Husker Fall Camp Report: August 13th

Husker Fall Camp Report: August 13th

Nebraska defensive coordinator Tony White met with members of the media after Tuesday morning’s fall camp practice. White spoke on the defense’s progress getting in a ‘groove’ and advancing situational learning and reps.   “We’re throwing a lot of situations at them this week, especially,” White said. “Coach (Rhule) has situations mapped out,…
Alex Hammeke launches broadcasting career while attending UNK

Alex Hammeke launches broadcasting career while attending UNK

KEARNEY – Alex Hammeke was the best male tennis player at Ellinwood Middle School. That’s a nugget he often shares while talking about his athletic background. “There were six of us on the team. One guy. I just ignore the fact that the rest were girls,” he said with a…
Cattle Chat: What makes a dummy calf?

Cattle Chat: What makes a dummy calf?

With most of the nation’s fall-calving cowherd entering late gestation, Kansas State University beef cattle experts reminded producers of the causes and prevention methods associated with weak calf syndrome, or dummy calf, on a recent episode of the Cattle Chat podcast.  “Think of (what we call dummy calf) as contrasting everything a…
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…