FREMONT, Neb. – Midland University is excited to announce the addition of Jazmyne Laskey as the new assistant coach for the women's basketball team. Laskey joins the staff of newly appointed head coach Chris Burks, bringing a wealth of experience and passion to the program. Laskey's coaching career includes stops…
Teresa Duffek of Dwight, Nebraska has always had a love for horses. Growing up on a ranch near Burwell, she spent many days in the saddle moving cattle and completing other tasks horseback. She has competed in multiple levels of rodeo, and in various associations. These days, Duffek has found…
Nebraska ag land values increased 5% from last year, marking the fifth consecutive year of increases according to a recent report from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The final report from UNL's 2023-2024 Farm Real Estate Market Survey indicates an average all-land value of agricultural land in Nebraska reached $4,015 per…
The Old West Trail Rodeo is Nebraska's one and only professional rodeo over the 4th of July holiday. This year the rodeo is celebrating its 78th birthday, making it the third oldest professional rodeo in the state. Committee member Jody Bass says the rodeo means a great deal to the…
LEXINGTON, NE- Producers from all over Dawson County attended a free impromptu convention on options moving forward after a bout of severe weather moved through the county the last weekend of June. The meeting had just over 100 people in attendance to weigh the different options that producers had moving…
LINCOLN - The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) require each state highway agency to develop a Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The STIP must list all highway and transit projects that will be using federal funds, as well as all regionally significant transportation projects using non-federal…
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When it comes to property taxes, farmers and ranchers in Nebraska continue to shoulder a heavier burden compared to producers in bordering states, but the gap is narrowing. Effective tax rates allow comparisons of property tax burdens across state borders without getting bogged down in differences in tax policies. Effective…
SIOUX CITY, Iowa –The Sioux City Explorers and Winnipeg Goldeyes were set to open a three-game series tonight at Lewis and Clark Park, but heavy rain in Sioux City has forced the postponement of the game. The two teams will play two seven inning games beginning tomorrow July 3rd with a first pitch…
PAPILLION, NEB. – A late rally came up just short as the Omaha Storm Chasers dropped game two of three this week against the Iowa Cubs 4-3 on Tuesday at Werner Park. Iowa struck first for the second straight night as a walk and a steal put a runner in scoring…
