Pillen confirms no loss of life from Friday storms, but hundreds lost homes

Pillen confirms no loss of life from Friday storms, but hundreds lost homes

OMAHA — Gov. Jim Pillen joined leaders from the Omaha, Bennington, Elkhorn and Waterloo areas in thanking Nebraskans for listening to weather forecasts that warned them to take shelter during Friday’s storms. “It is an extraordinary miracle that we’ve had this kind of a cell come through, and no categories…
Sister finds her farm safety voice as a student and athlete  

Sister finds her farm safety voice as a student and athlete  

College is a life-changing experience for many people, but Jaiden Boomsma’s life changed well before she arrived on the campus of South Dakota State University (SDSU).   Seven years ago this month, when Jaiden was 15, she lost her little brother Jaxon in a tractor runover on their grandparents’ farm. Soon…
Huskers unable to sweep Iowa

Huskers unable to sweep Iowa

Nebraska won the weekend series but couldn’t complete the sweep, as the Huskers fell 4-1 in the series finale against Iowa on Sunday at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park. Nebraska (27-14, 10-5 Big Ten) scored a run on two hits and an error, while Iowa (24-17, 10-8 Big Ten) recorded…
Zoetis to Sell Medicated Feed Additive Portfolio to Phibro Animal Health

Zoetis to Sell Medicated Feed Additive Portfolio to Phibro Animal Health

PARSIPPANY, N.J. & TEANECK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zoetis Inc. (NYSE:ZTS) and Phibro Animal Health Corporation (Nasdaq: PAHC) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement where Phibro Animal Health will acquire Zoetis’ medicated feed additive (MFA) product portfolio, certain water soluble products and related assets for $350 million, subject to customary closing adjustments.…
Governor Pillen Issues Emergency Declaration for Three Counties

Governor Pillen Issues Emergency Declaration for Three Counties

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has issued an emergency declaration in the aftermath of severe weather that started April 25 and continued through April 27, resulting in damage from thunderstorms, high winds, rain and reported tornadoes. Counties covered in this declaration include Douglas, Washington, and Lancaster. The declaration allows…
Bandits fall at Cobras

Bandits fall at Cobras

The Sioux City Bandits lost 55-24 to the Carolina Cobras on the road Sunday night. It was the first loss of the season for the Bandits. Sioux City is off until next Saturday when they face the Omaha Beef on the road at 6:30 p.m.
Iowa Softball swept by Minnesota

Iowa Softball swept by Minnesota

IOWA CITY, Iowa – The University of Iowa softball team dropped game three against Minnesota, 5-1, on Monday afternoon at Bob Pearl Field. Sophomore Jalen Adams (9-13) got her second start of the series against the Gophers. Minnesota jumped out to an early lead on a solo home run in the top of…
UNO Baseball ties with North Dakota State in series finale

UNO Baseball ties with North Dakota State in series finale

FARGO, N.D. - For just the seventh time in program history, the Mavericks ended a game in a tie as the umpires called today's game at North Dakota State after eight innings due to rain, leaving the score at 2-2. Despite the unusual outcome, the Mavericks will remain in second…
UNO Softball sweeps North Dakota

UNO Softball sweeps North Dakota

The Omaha Mavericks secured the series sweep with their 15th shutout of the season after defeating the North Dakota Fighting Hawks 4-0.  The Mavericks improved to 35-11 overall and are now 12-3 in conference play.  Omaha 4, North Dakota 0 How It Happened    - Ava Rongisch got the Mavericks on the board with…