14th Annual Give BIG Lexington

14th Annual Give BIG Lexington

Together, We Can be the Champions of Our Community Lexington, NE (September 2024) - On Thursday, November 7, 2024, the residents of Lexington and neighboring communities will come together to champion for a difference during the 14th annual Give BIG Lexington initiative. Since its inception, Lexington Community Foundation has been…
UNK rolls at home to improve to 10-0

UNK rolls at home to improve to 10-0

Kearney, Neb. – The now fourth-ranked Nebraska-Kearney volleyball team swept its 10th straight opponent when it got past Hastings College (-10, -14, -13) Tuesday night at the Health & Sports Center.The Lopers (10-0) finish this homestand a perfect 6-0 while the Broncos remain 7-3 as this was an exhibition match…
North Platte man to serve 10 years in meth distribution investigation

North Platte man to serve 10 years in meth distribution investigation

A 35-year-old North Platte Man has been sentenced in Federal court to serve 10 years for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine. Austin Priest’s federal sentence will be served consecutive to a state prison sentence he is serving for state violations related to possession of meth. There is no parole…
Shell Creek Watershed Improvement Group Celebrates 25 Years of Conservation

Shell Creek Watershed Improvement Group Celebrates 25 Years of Conservation

WAHOO, Nebraska – The Shell Creek Watershed Improvement Group (SCWIG) recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, marking a significant achievement in Nebraska’s conservation efforts. Since its founding in 1999, SCWIG has led grassroots initiatives to improve water quality in Shell Creek, working with over 300 landowners to implement more than 350 conservation…
SEM pulls off reverse sweep of Amherst

SEM pulls off reverse sweep of Amherst

AMHERST - The Sumner-Eddyville-Miller volleyball team overcame a slow start Tuesday to manage a reverse sweep of Amherst 17-25, 12-25, 25-15, 25-23, 15-9. The match looked like it would be a runaway early as Amherst dominated the first two sets, never trailing for a single point. SEM was able to…
Increasing awareness for Sickle Cell Disease in September

Increasing awareness for Sickle Cell Disease in September

Lincoln, NE — September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month which brings focus on the need for research and treatment for Sickle Cell Disease. SCD is an inherited blood disorder that affects approximately 100,000 people across the U.S. primarily those of African heritage. SCD causes the body to produce abnormally shaped red…
Tuesday Channel Final Bell with Kyle Bumsted | 9/17/24

Tuesday Channel Final Bell with Kyle Bumsted | 9/17/24

With the rate decision coming tomorrow, markets are on edge, but cattle prices have continued to move higher. The upcoming Cattle on Feed (COF) report is also drawing attention as it could impact price direction. Grains seem to be locked in a box, with limited movement, though some commercial buying…
Secretary of State encourages Nebraskans to register to vote

Secretary of State encourages Nebraskans to register to vote

Lincoln, Neb. -- Secretary of State Bob Evnen is encouraging Nebraskans to register to vote on National Voter Registration Day, today (Tuesday) September 17. Or voters will have opportunities to register before the general election. Nebraska is home to 1.2 (M) million registered voters. Evnen says, “Voting is a critical…
Huskers announce 2025 Baseball Schedule

Huskers announce 2025 Baseball Schedule

Head coach Will Bolt announced the 2025 baseball schedule Tuesday, which features 25 home games at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park for the Huskers. “We have a challenging schedule that will give our program the opportunity to compete against some of the top teams in college baseball,” said Bolt. “Our…
Nebraska student named Helena Intern of the Year

Nebraska student named Helena Intern of the Year

A York, Nebraska native was named the Helena Intern of the Year. Zach Nienhueser received first place in the 2024 Northern Business Unit Intern of the Year Scholarship Awards presented by Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC. Nienhueser is studying agronomy at the University of Nebraska. He received a $1,000 award toward his…