Delayed release:  US Farmers Plant 91.5 MA Corn, 86.1 MA Soybeans

Delayed release: US Farmers Plant 91.5 MA Corn, 86.1 MA Soybeans

WASHINGTON, June 28, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) estimated 91.5 million acres of corn planted in the United States for 2024, down 3% from last year, according to the Acreage report released today. Soybean area planted is estimated at 86.1 million acres, up 3% from…
Road worker injured in Highway 91 crash

Road worker injured in Highway 91 crash

BURWELL - A highway worker was hospitalized after a multivehicle accident Tuesday on Highway 91. The Nebraska State Patrol says the incident happened around 8:35 a.m. Tuesday between Taylor and Burwell. Preliminary investigation shows that three vehicles were stopped at a construction zone. A fourth vehicle failed to stop and…
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $22M in Infrastructure Grants for Nebraska

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $22M in Infrastructure Grants for Nebraska

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced $22million for two projects in Nebraska, part of $1.8 billion in awards from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) discretionary grant program. Today’s awards fund 148 projects nationwide and bring the total amount of Biden-Harris Administration RAISE grants to…
Tractor Supply Company launches new plan for honoring Hometown Heroes 

Tractor Supply Company launches new plan for honoring Hometown Heroes 

Tractor Supply Company (TSC) recently announced a new way they plan to honor the heroes of local communities.   The “Hometown Heroes Neighbor’s Club” is now providing top tier benefits at TSC to first responders, veterans, and active military personnel.   After joining the “Neighbor’s Club” and verifying their eligibility,…
Ferguson advances at Olympic trials

Ferguson advances at Olympic trials

Eugene-Oregon, Former UNK star Wes Ferguson passed the first hurdle in his quest to qualify for the US Olympic team. Ferguson advanced on through his heat in the men's 800 meter run by finishing 3rd with a time of 1:47.08. He will now race in the semifinals on Friday night.
Colorado Permits Ranchers’ Use of Lethal Management on Gray Wolves  

Colorado Permits Ranchers’ Use of Lethal Management on Gray Wolves  

A long-awaited measure from Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission will allow ranchers to use lethal management on gray wolves under specific guidelines.   The new guidelines paved the way for ranchers to obtain a permit to kill a wolf “that is caught in the act of attacking livestock or working dogs (but not…
No injuries in semi-train collision in Phelps County

No injuries in semi-train collision in Phelps County

A semi and train collided around 3:47pm Thursday in Phelps County. It occurred near the intersection of 733 Road and Highways 6 & 34, or about 3 miles east of Holdrege. Initial reports from Phelps County Sheriff's Office was that there were no injuries and the tanker trailer being pulled…