Kearney, Neb. -- The Buffalo County Sheriff's Office has identified a bicyclist who died as a result of an accident as Thomas Pribnow, age 48 of Kearney. The driver of the car has been identified as Nathaniel Heckenlively, age 39 of Kearney. The Sheriff's Office determined the accident occurred shortly…
United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Moody Motor Co., Inc., located in Niobrara, Nebraska, was sentenced on July 31, 2024, in federal court in Omaha, Nebraska for accessory after the fact to a Clean Air Act violation. United States District Court Judge Susan M. Bazis sentenced Moody Motor…
Nebraska's farm real estate value, a measurement of the value of all land and buildings on farms, increased from 2023, according to USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Farm real estate value for 2024 averaged $4,080 per acre, up $260 per acre (up 7%) from last year. Cropland value increased 6%…
Holdrege, Neb. - Scoring came at a premium during Sunday's second elimination game in the Class B Senior State Tournament. Inspire Rehab was able to get three early runs and held on to defeat Auburn 3-2. While there were a few moments of excitement at the plate, the defense took…
Starting Aug. 7, the Cowboy Recreation and Nature Trail will close temporarily for approximately 1.5 miles starting at Long Pine to repair damage caused by the 2019 flood. Courtesy/Wikipedia -- Long Pine is located in Brown County, Nebraska The project will involve repairing the existing embankment and installing new culverts…
Oxford, Neb. -- The Village of Oxford recently utilized funds from a Lean on LARM Safety Grant to purchase new barricades. Duane Hoffman, Public Works Director for the village, applied for the grant to replace older barricades with ones that were brighter and more visible. The League Association of Risk…
Holdrege, Neb. - The Class B Senior State Tournament began on Saturday, August 3. Seven teams from the seven area tournaments across the state have arrived for the double-elimination tournament. Holdrege was named the host after a successful bid over the past winter. The Inspire Rehab Seniors opened their state…
LINCOLN — The Nebraska Legislature’s Judiciary Committee rolled out the green carpet Friday for two bills with similar visions for legalizing and taxing marijuana to offset property taxes. State lawmakers heard a handful of testifiers supporting Legislative Bill 52 by State Sen. Justin Wayne of Omaha and Legislative Bill 71 by State Sen. Terrell…
The USDA is partnering with farmers and businesses, including three in Nebraska, to expand access to clean energy and lower energy bills through the Rural Energy for America Program. Marx Land & Livestock Inc. in Rushville will receive just shy of $9,000 to help install a 190 kilowatt (kW)…
The Nebraska Rodeo Update is a weekly radio program designed to highlight Nebraska rodeo and western events. The program sheds light on the success of Nebraska athletes, rodeos, and cowboy culture in the Cornhusker state. Listen to the update, or read highlights from the program below! Program Overview: Nebraska State…
