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, 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,…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
A Heartwell man has been sentenced on sexual assault of a child charges. Kearney County District Court records say 61-year-old Alan Mais was sentencedyesterday to six years in prison for two counts of 3rd degree Sexual Assault of aChild and Felony Child Abuse. He was also ordered to register as…
Darr -- Lexington Volunteer Fire & Rescue was called to the Darr I-80 eastbound on-ramp on the south-side for a two-vehicle injury accident Thursday shortly before 10:30 a.m. The accident involved a car and a semi. A male subject was trapped in a vehicle for a time. A least one…
Around 40 years ago, a rancher and his family took in a fall day watching an admittedly motley herd of cows get on a truck, never to return to the ranch. There are countless stories like this that exist as a result of the Farm Financial Crisis of the 80s.…
