The Buffalo County Sheriff's Office is investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatality accident involving a single vehicle – bicycle crash. The bicyclist, a 48 year old Kearney man, has died as a result of the crash. The car was driven by a 39 year old Kearney man. The crash occurred…
Lincoln, Neb. -- A powerful storm swept through Lincoln late Wednesday afternoon, bringing strong winds and torrential rain. The severe weather caused damage to power lines and trees, leaving more than 30,000 Lincoln Electric System customers without power according to KOLN-KGIN TV. The City of Lincoln and Lincoln Police are…
The latest trends in 2024 Nebraska cash rental rates and issues related to landlord and tenant communication will be covered during the next Land Management Quarterly webinar hosted by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability at noon on Aug 19. Offered since 2019, the quarterly webinars address common…
The Class A Junior Baseball tournament wrapped up on Wednesday in Kearney. Lincoln East won 14-1 and 12-9 over Creighton Prep to claim the title.
Delegation visit to Grand Indonesia Ranch Market(Governor's Office) LINCOLN, NE – Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly is touting the many opportunities that he and trade mission delegates had to promote Nebraska products and continued market growth during a recent week and a half long visit to Indonesia. The 20-plus member team took…
The United States has numerous beef cow-calf farms that raise beef calves at least through weaning. However, USDA data says while there are a large number of farms, most are relatively small. Data from the 2022 Census of Agriculture indicated that 55 percent of America’s farms with beef cattle had…
Today's FED talk is generating significant interest as it may impact economic conditions affecting agriculture. The size of this year’s crops is a major concern, with weather conditions being closely monitored for any potential impact on yields. Additionally, China's decision to buy beans from Brazil is adding another layer of…
The Wahoo Saddle Club PRCA Rodeo took place last week in Wahoo, Nebraska. Amongst the excitement of professional rodeo action, the Thundering Hooves Drill Team made their debut. Team lead HalLee Linner was inspired to start the group because of her previous experience on a drill team with her late…
Beth Yeates of Council Bluffs, Iowa, was sentenced Wednesay in Washington County District Court for financially exploiting seven DUET clients who lived in group homes for developmentally disabled adults in Blair, Nebraska. DUET is a disability services provider. Yeates, 32, was working as a supervisor in the DUET group homes. She used…
This week, farmers and agribusiness leaders from across the country attended the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) Board of Delegates Meeting held in Salt Lake City, Utah. During this event, Nebraska corn farmer Jay Reiners, from Juniata, was elected as secretary/treasurer board of directors for USGC. “After being involved with the…