Class B Senior Area Tournament Information

Class B Senior Area Tournament Information

Different areas are releasing their brackets for the Class B Senior Area Tournaments which start on July 26th. Class B6 includes multiple area teams as Minden is the one seed and has a bye and won't play until the 27th at 4 PM. The Holdrege Inspire Rehabilitation seniors will take…
Study: Bacon safe to eat for people with red meat allergy from tick bite

Study: Bacon safe to eat for people with red meat allergy from tick bite

New research shows "special" bacon might be safe to eat for people who obtain a red meat allergy from a lone star tick bite. The surprising source for the loophole around the allergy: genetically modified pigs. Known as "Gal-Safe" pigs, these animals were created for organ transplant research. The name…
KVFD responds to structure fire

KVFD responds to structure fire

Kearney, Neb. -- The Kearney Volunteer Fire Department (KVFD) was dispatched Monday afternoon to a structure fire at 2900 Grand Avenue #72 (East Lawn Mobile Home Park). Dispatch advised there was a report of smoke and flames coming from a bedroom and residents were evacuating. Upon arrival, KVFD crews reported…
Huskers picked 8th in Big Ten media poll

Huskers picked 8th in Big Ten media poll

Nebraska is picked in the middle of the pack in the Big Ten Football preseason media poll. The poll is conducted by clevelanddot.com. The Huskers in Matt Rhule's second year at the helm are picked 8th in the new 18 team version of the Big Ten that stretches from coast…
A Tale of Two Years

A Tale of Two Years

Nebraska’s last two growing seasons have been plagued with drought. This year the drought has receded, and the state’s crop producers have seen marked improvement in growing conditions. Pasture conditions are also better than average for this time of year. The improvement of the past year can be seen in…
KAAPA Ethanol Weekly Crop Progress Report

KAAPA Ethanol Weekly Crop Progress Report

National Data breakdown from Water Street Advisors Corn Silking 61%; 41% last week; 56% on averageCorn Dough 17%; 8% last week; 11% on averageCorn Condition 67% G/E; 68% G/E last week, 57% last yearSoybeans Blooming 65%; 51% last week; 60% on averageSoybeans Setting Pods 29%; 18% last week; 24% on…
Second Anniversary of the 988 Lifeline

Second Anniversary of the 988 Lifeline

Lincoln – July 2024 marks the second anniversary of 988, the three-digit suicide prevention and mental health crisis national lifeline. 988 provides a direct connection to care and support for anyone experiencing a suicidal, substance use, and/or mental health-related crisis, or any form of emotional distress. This free and confidential mental…