On this day in 1919, the Tractor Test Laboratory opened its doors at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), marking a significant milestone in agricultural machinery testing. The lab was established following the passage of the Nebraska Tractor Test Law, which required all tractors sold in the state to be tested…
On Sunday afternoon just after 1:00 p.m. the Stanton County Sheriff’s office clocked a northbound car on Hwy 57 about 12 miles South of Stanton going 118 mph plus in the posted 65 mph zone. The driver, Ariz Zarate-Gonzalez, 19, of Arlington, SD told the deputy that stopped him that…
LINCOLN - During the month of June 2024, nineteen people were killed in traffic crashes on Nebraska roadways, according to data collected by the Nebraska Department of Transportation. 19 ¨ These 19 fatalities occurred in 18 fatal crashes. ¨ Six of the twelve vehicle occupants killed were not using seatbelts, six were…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) demanded answers from the leaders of the U.S. Secret Service and Department of Homeland Security after a gunman attempted to assassinate former President Donald J. Trump at a rally on Saturday. “This cowardly attempt on President Trump’s life and subsequent death and injuries to…
MANHATTAN, Kan. — According to the National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety, 33 serious injuries involving children occur on a farm or ranch in the United States every day. To prevent these incidents, only youth with proper training and experience should be allowed to drive large…
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule made the second addition to his coaching staff in the last week. Jamar Mozee announced on social media on Sunday that he will join the program as a senior football assistant. Mozee has been the head coach at Lee's Summit North (Mo.) High School for…
Did you know the USDA developed the first cultivated blueberry bush in 1916 from wild varieties? July is National Blueberry Month, a perfect time to celebrate this nutrient-dense food. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, whole fruits such as blueberries are part of a healthy dietary pattern, yet less than 20% of Americans meet the recommended daily fruit intake. The USDA Agricultural Research Service highlights that blueberries are rich in antioxidants,…
PAPILLION, NEB. – The Omaha Storm Chasers took 5 of 6 games in this week's series against the Toledo Mud Hens, concluding wit a 6-3 win Sunday at Werner Park. In the series finale, Omaha starting pitcher Daniel Lynch IV fired 5.0 scoreless innings, allowing three hits and four walks to strand seven…
Fremont, Nebraska - The Fremont Moo wrapped up its five-game series with The Nebraska Prospects Sunday, at Historic Moller Field. Omaha native Gage Ingram tossed eight solid innings leading Fremont to an 8-1 win. After struggling to put runs on the board Saturday night, Fremont got going in the bottom of…
The first western bean cutworm moths (Figure 1) were captured in University of Nebraska-Lincoln black light traps at Clay Center on June 14, Concord on June 27, Mead on June 28, and at North Platte on June 29. Flights have increased over the past two weeks at Clay Center and over the…
