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…
2024 Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame Class Annouunced

2024 Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame Class Annouunced

Six decorated student-athletes comprise the 2024 University of Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame class, announced on Thursday, June 27. The 2024 class includes: Jordan Hooper (women’s basketball, 2011-14); Carl Myerscough (men’s track and field, 2000-04); Virginia Stahr (volleyball, 1986-89); Ndamukong Suh (football, 2005-09); Mary Weatherholt (women’s tennis, 2009-13); and Emily Wong (women’s gymnastics, 2011-14). All six members of the 2024 class were…
Burwell man arrested for attempted murder at livestock facility

Burwell man arrested for attempted murder at livestock facility

BURWELL - A Burwell man has been arrested on attempted murder charges after a shooting at a livestock facility. The Garfield County Sheriff's Office says it was dispatched to a facility in rural Garfield County shortly after 11:20 a.m. Wednesday where a 52-year-old man had been shot. According to a…