A 10-hour-plus hearing skewed toward opponents, who agreed something must be done to address property taxes but disagreed on the approach LINCOLN — Dozens of statewide business, municipal and county leaders lined up Tuesday to testify against Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen’s core property tax proposal. For more than 10 hours,…
Legion Baseball, July 30th Class A Juniors Creighton Prep 9, Lincoln South East 4Lincoln East 14, Papillion South 2 WednesdayCreighton Prep vs Lincoln East 4pm Class B6, Broken Bow Central City 6, Holdrege 5 Central City Champ Class C5, St. Paul Albion 7, DCB 1 Albion, Champ Class C6, Imperial…
WASHINGTON– Boar's Head Provisions Co., Inc., a Jarratt, Va., establishment, is expanding its July 26, 2024, recall of deli meat products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The establishment is recalling approximately 7 million additional pounds of ready-to-eat…
Now might not be the ideal time to maximize farm profits, given the current market conditions. The upcoming FED meeting tomorrow is adding uncertainty, along with ongoing weather concerns that could impact crop yields. Farmers are also eagerly awaiting the August 12th crop report for further insights. Meanwhile, the cattle…
Steer wrestler Augustus Franzen of Kearney, Nebraska made a splash at multiple professional rodeos over the past week. Most notably, he took home the win from the Days of '76 rodeo in Deadwood, South Dakota. Franzen placed fourth in the first round with a 4.6 second run, and third in…
CHICAGO, Ill.—The Kansas City Royals announced today that they have acquired infielder Paul DeJong from the Chicago White Sox for right-handed pitcher Jarold Rosado. To make room on Kansas City’s 40-man roster, right-handed pitcher John McMillon has been designated for assignment. The Royals also picked up right-handed pitcher Lucas Erceg…
OMAHA, Neb. –The Omaha Supernovas, Nebraska’s professional volleyball team and first Pro Volleyball Federation Champions, will throw out the first pitch for the Lincoln Saltdogs and appear at a Rocket Carwash and the Aksarben Farmer’s Market as part of the official trophy tour. Newly signed Supernovas middle blocker and former Husker Kaitlyn Hord will…
Nebraska offensive tackle Bryce Benhart was tabbed to the 2024 Outland Trophy Award Watch List on Tuesday. Benhart, a 6-foot-9, 315-pound senior from Lakeville, Minn., earns a spot on the watch list for the first time in his career after earning All-Big Ten honors from both the coaches and media…
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has requested a federal disaster declaration from President Joe Biden, due to damage resulting from a series of storms impacting nearly 20 counties May 20 – June 3. The request encompasses the following counties: Burt, Butler, Colfax, Dodge, Douglas, Dundy, Fillmore, Hamilton, Hayes, Hitchcock, Howard,…
KEARNEY- Because of the extreme heat, Two Rivers Public Health Department is recommending everyone take precautions to avoid heat illnesses. As temperatures soar and the summer heat wave continues, it's important to remain vigilant about the risks of heat-related illnesses. Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are serious conditions that can…
