Groundwater levels in much of Nebraska continue to decline after several years of prolonged drought, according to the most recent statewide groundwater level report from the Conservation and Survey Division in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s School of Natural Resources. Of the 4,822 wells measured statewide, 85% exhibited declines from spring 2022…
Blair, Nebraska, April 30, 2024 -- Great Plains Communications (GPC), the Nebraska headquartered provider of internet services to homes and businesses within the Midwest and beyond will be offering discounted or no-cost services to those impacted by the past weekend storms and tornados in Nebraska. While the GPC network remained intact and performed…
LINCOLN –The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) continues to monitor for the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus in dairy cattle. Recently, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued a federal order, that took effect on April 29, mandating testing for interstate movement of lactating…
A two-vehicle accident took place on Highway 30 and County Road 4, about two miles west of North Bend, just before 2:00 Monday afternoon. An Eastbound Kenworth Semi-Tractor driven by 46-year old Daniel Furasek of Valparaiso was rear ended by a semi-tractor trailer driven by 35-year old Torell Dubose of…
The time for turn out to our primary summer pastures is coming soon. A couple of important questions are what date to turn out, and which pastures should be first? The driving factors on the amount of grass growth at a specific date varies each year depending on spring temperatures…
College rodeo athletes hit the trail this past weekend, competing at various rodeos in their respective regions. Nebraska teams and Nebraska native athletes in the Great Plains, Central Plains, and Central Rocky Mountain regions found success in multiple events. The following results outline how NEBRASKA rodeo teams and NEBRASKA athletes performed over the weekend.…
Ashley Baller is no stranger to the western world. A connection forged during her year as Miss Rodeo Colorado 2022 lead her to creating dynamic experiences for rodeo newbies and dedicated fans alike. From games like ProFantasy Rodeo and Inside Rodeo, to grand events like Rodeo Vegas, Baller stays busy…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said it will begin collecting samples of ground beef from grocery stores to test for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). The sampling will take place in states where HPAI has been detected in dairy cattle, USDA said. Some dairy cattle enter the supply chain as…
The Nebraska Auctioneers Association has announced the 2024 Auctioneer of the Year - Dean Dallman, Franklin, NE Dean graduated from Reisch World Wide College of Auctioneering at Mason City, Iowa, in 1976, and then embarked on a lifelong career as an auctioneer. He auctioned for K & S Auctions in…
The City of Blair’s “Fifth Tuesday” special meetings of the city council continue - Tuesday evening the council meets at 6pm, an hour earlier than regular council meetings, and will have discussion and work session on the city’s priority based budgeting for the 2024-25 fiscal year, as well as development…