Grand Island, Neb. -- A semi-truck driver who drove off the interstate shortly before 6 p.m. Wednesday and crashed into the far west lake at the Mormon Island recreation area has been identified as Verlin Hunt of Battlefield, Missouri. The 69 year old man was the only person in the…
Five student-athletes from the Nebraska volleyball team were named to the Preseason All-Big Ten Team on Thursday after a vote by the league's 18 head coaches. Merritt Beason and Lexi Rodriguez were unanimous selections to the 18-player Preseason All-Big Ten Team. They were joined by fellow Huskers Taylor Landfair, Harper Murray and Bergen Reilly on the team. All…
Unified Showing, a program dedicated to empowering youth with special needs through livestock, is making a notable impact in the agricultural community. Founded by Allison Walbrecht, the organization pairs youth with special needs with buddies who ensure the safety of the youth showman and lamb. The initiative aims to provide…
Rocking Plus Rodeo Company's Nebraska's Roughest Rodeo Series has been underway all summer. The series serves as a unique opportunity for roughstock riders to hone in on their skills and compete for competitive prize money. Events in the series feature bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, and bull riding. So far,…
Kinze announced today that it will be implementing a reduction in its workforce, citing "the ongoing economic downturn in the agricultural sector." The reduction affects 193 of Kinze’s 815 employees - almost 25% - in Williamsburg, Iowa. “We deeply regret the necessity of this action,” said Susanne Veatch, President of…
The Buffalo County Sheriff's Office is investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatality accident involving a single vehicle – bicycle crash. The bicyclist, a 48 year old Kearney man, has died as a result of the crash. The car was driven by a 39 year old Kearney man. The crash occurred…
Lincoln, Neb. -- A powerful storm swept through Lincoln late Wednesday afternoon, bringing strong winds and torrential rain. The severe weather caused damage to power lines and trees, leaving more than 30,000 Lincoln Electric System customers without power according to KOLN-KGIN TV. The City of Lincoln and Lincoln Police are…
The latest trends in 2024 Nebraska cash rental rates and issues related to landlord and tenant communication will be covered during the next Land Management Quarterly webinar hosted by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability at noon on Aug 19. Offered since 2019, the quarterly webinars address common…
The Class A Junior Baseball tournament wrapped up on Wednesday in Kearney. Lincoln East won 14-1 and 12-9 over Creighton Prep to claim the title.
Delegation visit to Grand Indonesia Ranch Market(Governor's Office) LINCOLN, NE – Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly is touting the many opportunities that he and trade mission delegates had to promote Nebraska products and continued market growth during a recent week and a half long visit to Indonesia. The 20-plus member team took…
