Commission approves ‘racino’ license transfer to Ogallala in western Nebraska

Commission approves ‘racino’ license transfer to Ogallala in western Nebraska

LINCOLN — The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission has unanimously approved transferring a racing license from a racetrack in Hastings to a new facility in Ogallala. Commissioners voted 7-0 Friday to allow the license transfer for Hastings Exposition and Racing Inc. The company plans to partner with Elite Casino Resorts, which…
UNK counseling students connect with different cultures during study abroad trip

UNK counseling students connect with different cultures during study abroad trip

KEARNEY – This isn’t your grandmother’s European vacation. It’s more of an adventure. That’s how University of Nebraska at Kearney professor Matt Mims describes a recent study abroad trip to Portugal and Spain. “I wanted the experience to feel more real,” he said. “I really wanted students to connect with…
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Getting Our Country Back on Track

Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Getting Our Country Back on Track

Like most Americans, I was horrified by the recent assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. I’m grateful that President Trump survived the attack. Our nation prays for the innocent victims. Corey Comperatore was murdered while using his body to shield his loved ones from gunfire. This shouldn’t have been…
Bolin, Broderick Lead Team USA to Runner-Up Finish at Honkbalweek Haarlem

Bolin, Broderick Lead Team USA to Runner-Up Finish at Honkbalweek Haarlem

Nebraska newcomers Robby Bolin and Luke Broderick helped Team USA to a championship appearance at the historic Honkbalweek Haarlem on Friday. Japan won the title after recording a 10-4 victory against Team USA. The United States is a regular in the tournament, which is held every other year. The team…
Harmon Pool in Kearney Repaired After Recent Vandalism

Harmon Pool in Kearney Repaired After Recent Vandalism

KEARNEY, NE - The necessary repairs have been completed at Harmon Pool in Kearney and has been re-filled after the pool's mechanical system was vandalized last Friday. According to a City of Kearney media release, it will take approximately three days to heat the water to an acceptable temperature, and…
July Cattle on Feed Report up One Percent

July Cattle on Feed Report up One Percent

Cattle and calves on feed for the slaughter market in the United States for feedlots with capacity of 1,000 or more head totaled 11.3 million head on July 1, 2024. The inventory was 1 percent above July 1, 2023. The inventory included 6.82 million steers and steer calves, up 1…
Nebraska farmer talks next steps following devastating hail to crops

Nebraska farmer talks next steps following devastating hail to crops

In April, we visited with Dan Kristensen, a farmer near Minden, Nebraska, who was looking forward to a promising growing season. Fast forward to July, and hail has wiped out thousands of acres of crops. In this week's edition of Fridays in the Field, we catch up with Dan to…