The Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation (NCF) announced the allocation of over $59,000 in scholarships aimed at supporting the next generation of the agriculture industry in their academic pursuits. These scholarships were bestowed upon 55 students. "Each year, generous donors from across the state donate to the Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation's Retail Value…
Wayne, Neb. --- Minnesota State used walk-off homers in both games to defeat Wayne State College 5-4 and 14-10 in 11 innings Tuesday afternoon in Northern Sun Conference baseball played at Bowyer Field in Mankato, Minnesota. MSU improves to 32-15 and 27-9 in the NSIC while WSC is 25-19 and 20-14…
*Why are we seeing so much weakness in the corn, soybean, and wheat markets today?*Why is soybean oil under some much selling pressure?*Will the market be more concerned about the planting pace going forward?*What are the funds corn and soybean position in the market?*Will the corn market become more concerned…
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – The Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) has announced its baseball player and pitcher of the week honors for contests played April 22-28, 2024. Zachary Vincent of Midland University was selected as the GPAC Pitcher of the Week for his performance over the final week of the season. Vincent,…
LINCOLN, NE -- Today, Governor Jim Pillen signed Executive Order 24-03, which will eliminate government positions that have remained vacant more than 90 days, with exceptions for critical public safety positions. Taxpayer dollars budgeted for eliminated positions will be re-directed to other priorities or returned to Nebraskans in the form of…
In light of the destruction caused by the April 26 tornados – many of which have left several families homeless – Methodist Fremont Health is asking for overwhelming community support during the WOWT Stuff the Truck food drive on Thursday, May 2, from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. Food insecurity…
At about 3:50 p.m. on Monday afternoon the Stanton County Sheriff’s office responded to and investigated a two vehicle accident that sent both drivers and six year old passenger to the hospital. The accident at the intersection of North Eastwood and N.E. Industrial Highway northeast of Norfolk occurred when a…
Three Rivers Public Health Department is surveying Washington County Residents regarding homes that were damaged or destroyed from last week’s tornados, the purpose is to get an official count of the damage, and rough cost estimates. That survey can be found online at washingtoncountyne.gov.
A two vehicle accident northeast of Norfolk sent both drivers and a six year old passenger to the hospital. The National Weather Service has confirmed the ratings and other details for some of Friday's tornadoes. The Nebraska Attorney General is warning residents to be aware of scammers trying to take…
An emergency meeting of the Washington County Board of Supervisors is this Thursday, May 2nd 3pm at the supervisor’s room at the Court House – this meeting, open to the public, is to develop a staging area for volunteers and residents assistance in Washington County.