Alex Parsaye knew from a young age that she belonged on the back of a horse. Growing up, she felt drawn to horses in such a powerful way that her parents got her in riding lessons at the age of five. Parsaye explored multiple events and disciplines, but ultimately fell…
Hastings pro rodeo original board member volunteered for 32 years, loves the excitement of pro rodeo Hastings, Neb. (July 29, 2024) – Since the Oregon Trail Rodeo in Hastings, Neb. came into existence, Willis Hunt has been involved with it. The Hastings man was one of nine men on…
The American Sheep Industry Association’s Young and Emerging Entrepreneurs group has received a grant of $89,580. The money comes from the National Sheep Industry Improvement Center to develop a beginning producer education program. It will incorporate online education, producer workshops, and an online forum. “We started the conversation at the…
Legion baseball Tuesday Class A Juniors, Kearney Lincoln South East 5, Kearney 3Lincoln East 10, Millard West 5Creighton Prep 10, Papillion South 2 TuesdayPapillion South vs Lincoln East 4pmCreighton Prep vs Lincoln South East B6 Area Seniors, Broken BowCentral City 11, Minden 4Holdrege 7, Broken Bow 6 TuesdayHoldrege vs Central…
The National Weather Service in Omaha/Valley has conducted a thorough review of all available information in the wake of the damaging tornado outbreak of April 26, 2024. This includes direct comparison to the other tornado damage of similar magnitude, forensic analysis, and careful evaluation of newly available high resolution overhead…
Among the proposals were: LB41, sponsored by Sen. Jana Hughes of Seward, which would change the tax on sales of electronic nicotine delivery systems; LB42, introduced by Glenvil Sen. Dave Murman, which would provide a duty for the Education Committee of the Legislature related to the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support…
Soybean prices are showing a slight improvement compared to Friday, while corn prices have risen. Weather models continue to play a crucial role in market fluctuations, adding uncertainty to the forecast. Political developments are also influencing market conditions. Despite the positive trend in corn, cattle prices have struggled, facing downward…
The corn conditions rose one percentage point to 68% good to excellent, while the soybeans dropped one point to 67% good to excellent. National break down compiled by Water Street Advisors: Corn Silking 77%; 61% last week; 76% on averageCorn Dough 30%; 17% last week; 22% on averageCorn Condition 68%…
HALSEY - The Bessey Ranger District near Halsey will be hosting three days of activities this week to celebrate the 80th birthday of Smokey the Bear. Smokey Bear was created by the U.S. Forest Service in 1944 for a series of public service announcements to educate the public about the…
July 29, 2024 (York, Neb.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol located 77 pounds of suspected methamphetamine and arrested two people during a traffic stop Saturday on Interstate 80 near York. At approximately 9:15 a.m. Saturday, a trooper stopped a Hyundai Sonata for speeding on I-80, near mile marker 355.…
