LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen sent a letter to Speaker of the Legislature John Arch, announcing his intent to call senators back into session starting July 25, to address the state’s worsening property tax crisis. Pursuant to the Nebraska Constitution, prior to that date, the Governor will issue a…
OMAHA, NEB. - Omaha Supernovas star server and outside hitter Bethania de la Cruz is set to compete for her home nation of the Dominican Republic for the 2024 NORCECA Women’s Final Six Tournament. The four-day tournament is set to take place in de la Cruz’s hometown of Santo Domingo from June 26 through…
Farming on the banks of the Missouri River is presenting a challenge this week as flooding from the north travels into Nebraska. Quentin Connealy has been producing corn and soybeans in the area for 16 years and this is the third flood he has seen. “We’re going to…
Lincoln, Neb. -- Nebraska's preliminary unemployment rate for May 2024 is 2.5 percent, seasonally adjusted. The rate is unchanged since September 2023 and is up 0.4 percentage points from the May 2023 rate of 2.1 percent. Nebraska's rate remains fourth lowest in the nation. Labor Commissioner John Albin (AL bin)…
On a hot summer day, there is nothing better than a cool drink of clean water to quench one’s thirst. For cattle out on pasture, their need for clean, accessible water is important for good health, said the experts from Kansas State University’s Beef Cattle Institute on a recent Cattle Chat podcast.…
Around 12:45 am Saturday, an off-duty Nebraska State Patrol Trooper came upon a 2-vehicle collision that had occurred on Highway 83, approximately 6 miles south of Maywood. Additional troopers, Frontier County Sheriff's Office deputies, and EMS responded. The State Patrol says the preliminary investigation shows that a Ford Explorer, driven…
Sailors purchased her winning ticket at Casey’s #2973 at 3500 N 48th St. in Lincoln. The ticket contained three quick pick plays for the June 22 drawing, one of which matched that night’s winning numbers 04, 11, 22, 24 and 27. This isn’t Sailors’ first Pick 5 win, but it…
Getting the most out of tomatoes can be tricky, but there are some tips and tricks to help you get more shelf life from your tomato harvest or purchase, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Joe Masabni, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension small-acreage horticulturist at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension…
The League of Nebraska Municipalities is hosting a groundbreaking for their new Nebraska Municipalities building in Lincoln. It will be located at the corner of 14th and L Streets in Lincoln. The groundbreaking will be held this morning(Tues) at 11:00am. Those participating in the ceremony include: Lincoln Mayor Leirion Gaylor…
Australian steer wrestler Travis Munro moved continents to follow his dream of making the NFR and becoming a World Champion. Learn more about this high level athlete and his dedication to his dream in this week's episode of Breaking the Barrier, hosted by Rebel Sjeklocha https://open.spotify.com/episode/2vohMhXAbcOJOuoIG0XNWi?si=_QOmRdn5Q4yb5_-3j8hK-g https://youtu.be/Hl3gQInxGnY
