For the fourth time this season, an Omaha Supernovas player has earned weekly accolades from the league. On the heels of two straight victories, setter Natalia Valentin-Anderson has been chosen the Pro Volleyball Federation Player of the Week presented by Franklin Sports. The four weekly honors for Omaha this season have been captured by four…
LINCOLN-- Attorney General Hilgers joined a coalition of six state attorneys general filing suit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri against the U.S. Department of Education over its new rule interpreting Title IX. “Title IX has a long history of protecting women from harassment and creating…
The Papio NRD and Nebraska Loess Hills RC&D Council have four free electronic waste recycling collections coming up. These free collections will accept computers, televisions of all sizes, office equipment, audio-visual equipment, radios and small electronic devices from residents and most businesses in Washington, Burt, Thurston & Dakota counties. These…
Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) is available to eligible individuals as a result of a major disaster declared by the President on May 3, 2024. The Nebraska Department of Labor is accepting applications for DUA from individuals in Washington and Douglas counties whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted due to the Severe Storms, Straight-line…
The agricultural landscape rapidly evolves, driven by advancements in technology and entrepreneurship. The next Heuermann Lecture, titled "Innovations in Agricultural Technology: Cultivating Tomorrow's Farms," will feature industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators to explore the cutting-edge solutions shaping the future of agriculture. The symposium is hosted by the Institute of Agriculture…
The regular season of college rodeo wrapped up last weekend at the Cornhusker College Rodeo in Lincoln. Among the excitement of College National Finals Rodeo qualifications, the Great Plains Region bestowed honors on members and coaches within the region. Mid-Plains Community College's Aukai Kaai was named Coach of the Year,…
May is Mental Health Month, and in addition to Kansas Farm Bureau’s (KFB) resources available to farmers and ranchers who are experiencing stress at www.kfb.org/ruralmindsmatter, KFB is rolling out two mental health advocate awards to honor the important work of individuals who are dedicated to advocating for mental health in rural…
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for four positions on the Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production. USDA will accept nominations from May 7, 2024, to July 7, 2024. The 12-member Committee, which first convened in March 2022, is part of USDA’s efforts…
District Track got underway on Tuesday. West Point-Beemer participated in the B-4 Meet at Boone Central. The Cadet Girls finished in 4th place as a team with a score of 60 while the boys placed 9th with a score of 25. Treven Weddle qualified for State in the Long Jump and…
PAPILLION, NEB. — In the first meeting all-time between the Omaha Storm Chasers and the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, the Storm Chasers won 8-6 Tuesday at Werner Park, the team's sixth straight win. Jacksonville led off with three runs in the top of the first inning to open the series, with a…
