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
Lyons, Neb. -- Bobbi Howard has been hired to serve Nebraska and southwest Iowa as Farm and Community director with the Center for Rural Affairs. Howard comes from a background in workforce development. She supervised field offices across the state as an administrator at the Nebraska Department of Labor and…
The taxable value of agricultural land in Nebraska rose 11.2 percent during the past year according to the Nebraska Department of Revenue. This follows a 6.3 percent rise in 2023 and marks the fourth consecutive year taxable values of agricultural land have risen (Figure 1). Residential property, including new growth,…
Tennessee won the Men's College World Series Monday night, defeating Texas A&M 6-5 in Game 3 of the Championship Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha. It is Tennessee's first Championship in Baseball in School History. The Volunteers end their year at 60-13 while the Aggies finish 53-15.
