WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced his constituent casework staff will be hosting Mobile Office Hours around the state. At Mobile Office Hours, Ricketts’ staff will be on-site to assist Nebraskans with their casework needs. If Nebraskans can’t get an answer in a timely manner or…
A busy evening for the Blair Planning Commission when it meets next week – several public hearings, including a redevelopment plan for Lion Trail Townhomes, an updated future land use changing commercial designation to industrial, altering an area from Mobile Home District to Industrial, another at 590 Longview drive to…
WEST POINT, NEBRASKA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – Tuesday, June 4, 2024 5:30 o'clock P.M. Municipal Building, 444 S. Main Street All agenda items are for discussion and action will be taken as deemed appropriate. The City Council reserves the right to go into closed session in accordance with…
The Nebraska Rodeo Update is a weekly radio program designed to highlight Nebraska rodeo and western events. The program sheds light on the success of Nebraska athletes, rodeos, and cowboy culture in the Cornhusker state. Listen to the update, or read highlights from the program below! Program Overview: Nebraska Volleyball…
Despite much of Nebraska getting drought relief this year, the Panhandle has not received the same moisture. Consequently, producers are already irrigating before June. Andy Groskopf grows corn and Great Northern beans near Scottsbluff, most of which is irrigated. "Right now, there's a lot of pivots running [and] not much…
A suspect who was wanted after a shootout with law enforcement in Omaha last night has been captured in Washington County this morning. Highway 30 near Kennard needed to be closed during a standoff before authorities took 42-year-old Jason Davenport into custody. Authorities were trying to serve an arrest warrant…
Fleming, Colorado native, Riata Day, found her home in the Nebraska High School Rodeo Association. In fact, she took home a state championship title in the goat tying in 2019. These days, she is preparing to represent the University of Wyoming at the College National Finals Rodeo. "This region is…
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – The Sioux City Explorers (7-11) fell in the series finale 7-2 to the Milwaukee Milkmen (10-8) Thursday night. The Milkmen took a 4-1 lead in the third inning and never looked back as the X’s couldn’t catch their offense. The X’s opened the scoring in the bottom of the first…
INDIANAPOLIS, IND. - The Omaha Storm Chasers swept the Indianapolis Indians in the doubleheader at Victory Field, with 3-2 and 7-1 wins Thursday evening. Game 1: OMAHA 3, INDIANAPOLIS 2 (FINAL/8) In the first game of the doubleheader, the Indians opened the bottom of the first inning with a solo homer…
Oakland-Craig Football Standout JT Brands has signed with South Dakota. Brands says he's really excited to play Football at the FCS Level. Brands also considered schools like Northern Iowa, South Dakota State, North Dakota, and Wyoming. Brands says South Dakota was the perfect fit. Brands says he'll be a Defensive…
