Hawkeyes look for improvement on offense
In today's Countdown To Kickoff Report, Jayson Jorgensen previews Iowa which is looking to improve on the offensive side of the ball.
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Nebraska Lottery Awards Ford F-150 to Lexington Truck$ & Buck$ Winner
Lexington, Neb. -- Nebraska State Lottery officials presented the keys to the winner of a 2024 Ford F-150 XLT 4X4 SuperCrew truck Thursday afternoon in Lexington. Marilyn Miller of Ansley recently purchased a winning Truck$ & Buck$ ticket at Casey's store on South Highway 283… Miller tells the Rural Radio…
Baker’s Candies: How an engineer crafted Nebraska’s favorite chocolate
You might know it as Nebraska’s favorite chocolate, assumingly started by a professional confectioner, but Baker’s Candies got its start after an engineer in the aerospace industry found himself without a job. Founder Kevin Baker worked for the U.S. Department of Defense during the end of the Vietnam War through…
Regents approve next step for Project Health
Lincoln, Neb. -- The University of Nebraska has taken a significant step forward to launch the most ambitious public-private partnership in its history. The NU Board of Regents Thursday approved the program statement outlining initial plans for Project Health, a new $2.19 billion health care facility at UNMC and Nebraska Medicine…
Grand Island Non-Profit Awarded Several Large Grants Towards Museum Development
GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA – EPIC Discovery Center was recently awarded $864,000 in grants for the development of the all-ages children’s museum. The grants were awarded by the Sherwood Foundation for $500,000, Chief Foundation for $300,000, and a combined total of $64,000 from other local funders and foundations. These grant awards,…
Thursday Channel Final Bell with Mike Zuzolo with Global Commodity Analytics | 8/8/24
This growing year has highlighted a significant problem: the contrast between the attitude in global agriculture versus ag stocks. Import barriers and tariffs have further complicated the market, impacting trade flows and pricing. The recent wheat purchase by Algeria has drawn attention, signaling potential shifts in global demand. As we…
Nebraska Public Power District enters Phase 2 of DED-Supported feasibility study for Advanced Nuclear Reactors
August 8, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.) – Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has reached Phase 2 of a feasibility study assessing preliminary siting options for advanced nuclear reactors in Nebraska. In 2022, the Nebraska Legislature allocated $1 million to the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) to fund the feasibility study.…
Two arrested after investigation into suspicious vehicle in Sherman County
An investigation into a suspicious vehicle leads to the two arrests. The Sherman County Sheriff’s Office says on Wednesday, they were giveninformation about the suspicious vehicle in Ashton. The vehicle was later located abandoned north of Ravenna, and two suspects whohad been in it were in the area but evaded…
Head-on collision near Hershey under investigation
The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office is investigating a three-vehicle accident that occurred shortly before 7:30am Thursday on Highway 30 near Hershey. Sheriff Jerome Kramer says the investigation determined that a Trailblazer, driven by 23-year-old Hally Falkena of North Platte, was traveling westbound when she became concerned about a vehicle approaching…
Memorial roping to honor late cowboy Terrel Vineyard, raise scholarship funds
Terrel Vineyard was a cowboy through and through. The 27-year-old Oshkosh native was killed tragically in June of 2023 when he was struck by lightning doing what he loved the most: riding his horse in the Nebraska Sandhills. To honor his legacy, the Terrel Vineyard Memorial Roping is being held…