United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Jeffery S. Sikes, age 43, formerly of Kearney, Nebraska, was sentenced on August 27, 2024, in federal court in Lincoln, Nebraska for committing wire fraud. Senior United States District Judge John M. Gerrard sentenced Sikes to 108 months’ imprisonment. After Sikes’ release…
(HOLDREGE, Neb.) - The Central Nebraska Public Power & Irrigation District is interested in receiving proposals for the purchase of energy from the Jeffrey Hydro Plant. The proposal, if deemed acceptable by Central, will be used as the basis for development of a long-term power purchase agreement contract beginning on…
In Gothenburg the Swedes volleyball program hopes to keep things rolling. Last season Gothenburg finished 3rd at the Class C1 state tournament with an outstanding 34-3 record. It was Gothenburg's third straight trip to the state tourney. This year Gothenburg will look to reload and head coach Bryson Mahlberg previews…
Nine Nebraska college students received a total of $70,000 for the Tractor Supply FFA Future Leaders Scholarship: five four-year students and four two-year students. The four-year college students received $10,000 each and the two-year students received $5,000 each. In total, 143 students from 35 states received scholarships from the Tractor…
Ali Vaughn has been rodeoing for as long as she can remember. The Hershey, Nebraska native and former Nebraska High School Rodeo standout is headed to the next level. With her name on the roster at Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Vaughn spent the summer preparing to make…
Article updated as of 9/3/24. The storied stock contracting firm Beutler & Son Rodeo Company of Elk City, Oklahoma, is suffering devastating loss after their horses were given contaminated feed. Approximately 70 horses have died, with numbers growing. The brand of feed has not been confirmed, though it is suspected…
Gov. Jim Pillen and University of Nebraska leaders honored the first group of students selected for a new program aimed at increasing the number of production animal veterinarians in the state. The Nebraska Elite 11 Veterinarian Program, announced in February, offers scholarships to students specializing in working with livestock such…
Norfolk, Neb. -- The Nebraska State Patrol can now release the identity of the pilot who died in Monday’s plane crash in Knox County. The pilot has been identified as Joseph Rudloff, 73, of Norfolk. The crash was reported at approximately 9:30 a.m. Monday. The location was approximately 4 miles…
Cozad senior Noah Shoemaker and the rest of the Haymakers hope to get over the hump this season and advance on to the Class C1- playoffs. Cozad has been very close the last couple of years but came up just short last season going 4-5 with several close defeats. Shoemaker…
Official results from the Nebraska State Fair 4-H livestock shows, projects and other competitions have been posted. During the first weekend of the state fair, 4-Hers from across the state entered their projects for judging. While livestock projects tend to be the dominant project showcased by students, 4-H youth can…