LINCOLN--Attorney General Hilgers says a successful Nebraska Human Trafficking Task Force Summit was hosted in Kearney, Wednesday, Sept. 18. Over 200 people attended the event to help combat human trafficking in Nebraska. “I am pleased to see such a large turnout for the Summit. Events like this are a great step towards…
Last week’s Super Harvest Moon (or Harvest Moon Supermoon) indicates it’s that time of the year when a cloud of dust on the horizon means a combine grinding its way through a field with a tractor and grain cart in pursuit. The USDA projects Nebraska farmers will harvest 9.7 million…
Corn harvest is 14% complete around the nation with soybeans not far behind at 13%. Compiled by Water Street Advisors: Corn Dented 92%; 85% last week; 91% on averageCorn Mature 61%; 45% last week; 55% on averageCorn Harvested 14%; 9% last week; 11% on averageCorn Condition 65% G/E; 65% G/E…
Funds are beginning to come out of their short positions, creating some movement in the markets. Early harvest updates are showing disappointing yields for soybeans, while corn seems to be holding its own as harvest progresses. In Brazil, the northern regions are struggling with poor conditions, adding to global supply…
Robin Hinrichs of Axtell is a candidate for the Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) Board of Directors for District 6. The seat is currently held by Ed Schrock who is not seeking re-election. District 6 includes the counties of Dawson, Franklin, Kearney and Phelps, and portions of Furnas and Harlan.…
Southern Valley Elementary School near Oxford is being recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as one of 356 schools across the nation as a Blue Ribbon School. Three other Blue Ribbon Schools in Nebraska include Elkhorn Grandview Middle School and Wilma Upchurch Elementary School in Omaha and West Point…
On Monday, September 23, 2024, at approximately 3:30 am the Seward County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call regarding a possible hostage situation at the corner of Cedar St and 5th St in Pleasant Dale, NE. Upon arrival on scene, Seward County Deputies were able to get the female hostage…
GOTHENBURG - July of 2022 the community of Gothenburg held a ground-breaking for what would be a bold experiment to solve a common problem across that state and nation and that is providing affordable quality childcare. On Sunday, a ribbon cutting took place for the Impact Center that is now…
Nebraska Extension is seeking growers to participate in a study that will evaluate the impact of potassium (K) fertilization on crop yield. The study is an effort by Nebraska Extension's Water and Cropping System team and the Nebraska Soybean Board, led by Assistant Professor Nicolas Cafaro La Menza and Professor…
In a major win for the rural community of Thedford, the recent opening of a childcare center has ended what was known as a "childcare desert." For years, families in the area struggled to find licensed childcare, forcing some parents to leave the workforce or juggle unreliable alternatives. But through…
