KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney will host its summer commencement 10 a.m. Friday at the Health and Sports Center on campus. Interim Chancellor Charlie Bicak will confer degrees for 200 graduate and undergraduate students during the ceremony. History professor Roger Davis will deliver the keynote address. Roger…
CUSTER COUNTY - Fire crews from Ansley and Miller responded Tuesday morning to a semi that caught fire along Highway 183. Miller Fire Chief Phillip Schroeder said Ansley Fire and Rescue requested mutual aid at about 5:45 a.m. The truck was hauling hay when the fire happened about one mile…
Omaha, Neb. -- Kellogg's plans to close its cereal plant in Omaha by the end of 2026 and reduce production at another facility in Memphis as it plans to improve productivity at other facilities in North America. The Michigan-based cereal maker's Omaha plant has been in operation for more than…
The National FFA Organization announced that it reached a record-breaking milestone of having more than one million FFA members: 1,027,000. There are now over 9,200 chapters nationwide. States that have shown the largest membership percentage growth this past year are Utah, Florida and Alaska. Texas, California and Georgia have the…
Kearney, Neb. – Nebraska-Kearney head men's basketball coach Marty Levinson announced today the addition of three Omaha natives to the Lopers 2024-25 roster. They are guards Tre'Vion Crawford (Omaha Bryan) and Trey Hepburn (Bellevue West) and forward Chase Thompson (Omaha Westside). Each has a year of eligibility remaining with UNK's roster up to 12 players (two returners and 10…
A new study led by the University of Nebraska is investigating the potential link between beef consumption and brain health. The study is led by a team of scientists at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, including renowned neuroscientist and director of the Center for Brain, Biology and Behavior, Dr. Aron Barbey and graduate…
A man with Panhandle ties has been selected as the Vice President candidate by Kamala Harris on the democratic ticket. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz got the nod this morning after rising to the top of a short list of potential running mates. Walz is a native of West Point, Nebraska,…
Ohio State looks to get back to the top of the Big Ten standings this season. The Buckeyes were denied the last couple of years by Michigan. They loaded up in the offseason in the transfer portal and with a top rated recruiting class. Jayson Jorgensen previews the Buckeye's with…
Lincoln, Nebraska, Aug. 5, 2024 — The Nebraska Cooperative Development Center and Nebraska Grocery Industry Association are hosting the second annual Grocery Industry Summit on Aug. 22 in Kearney. The summit offers a unique opportunity for grocers, wholesalers, vendors, policymakers and other stakeholders to collaborate and discuss best practices for…
Brooke Wallace Terrapin has leveraged her knowledge and love of the western industry with her passion for sewing and design to create one-of-a-kind pieces for rodeo queens and brides alike. With a degree in fashion design and a love for the western world, Brooke has set out to create high…