Gov. Pillen proclaims June as Dairy Month in Nebraska

Gov. Pillen proclaims June as Dairy Month in Nebraska

Governor Pillen has proclaimed June as dairy month in Nebraska.  Dairy farmers celebrated accordingly with a trip to the governor's mansion to share some ice cream and visit with staff at the capital on June 12th. An elected board of representatives and dairy checkoff members also joined in on the…
Danielle Forster of Smithfield crowned Miss Rodeo Nebraska 2025

Danielle Forster of Smithfield crowned Miss Rodeo Nebraska 2025

Danielle Forster of Smithfield was crowned Miss Rodeo Nebraska 2025 in front of a rowdy Wednesday night crowd at the Buffalo Bill Rodeo. Forster was selected after competing and being judged in a variety of events, including horsemanship, appearance, personality, and more. Forster graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln her…
NRD Basin Tour Explores the Republican River

NRD Basin Tour Explores the Republican River

LINCOLN, Nebraska – More than 80 elected directors and staff from Nebraska’s Natural Resources Districts (NRDs) along with conservation partners convened in McCook for the annual NRD Basin Tour hosted by the Lower Republican, Middle Republican, Upper Republican and Tri-Basin NRDs on June 10-11, 2024. The NRD Basin Tour explores a different…
Moo down Prospects

Moo down Prospects

Fremont, Nebraska - The Fremont Moo opened a three-game series with the Nebraska Prospects in Independence League Baseball Association, Wednesday night, at Historic Moller Field. Kadyn Van Hill was the star of the show, as he pitched nine full innings, leading Fremont to a 7-2 victory. With the victory, the Moo…
Explorers drop contest to RedHawks

Explorers drop contest to RedHawks

SIOUX CITY, Iowa – The Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks (19-10) won the second game of their series against the Sioux City Explorers (13-16) Wednesday night, earning the 4-1 victory. The pitching of the RedHawks locked down the X’s, holding them to just three hits and one run. Jared Wetherbee (2-2) had a strong…
Legion Baseball Scores 6-12-24

Legion Baseball Scores 6-12-24

Juniors: South Sioux City 7, Wakefield 0 (Forfeit)West Point 10, Hooper-Scribner 2Wayne 15, Pender 5Arlington 9, Pierce 1Hartington 7, W-P/D-H 4 Seniors: Wakefield 12, South Sioux City 1West Point 6, Oakland-Craig 0Hartington 10, W-P/D-H 1Battle Creek 18, Tekamah-Herman 6Crofton 6, Ponca 5Wayne 7, Pender 2
Storm Chasers rally to beat Mud Hens

Storm Chasers rally to beat Mud Hens

PAPILLION, NEB. – The Omaha Storm Chasers evened this week’s series against the Toledo Mud Hens with a 7-5 come-from-behind win Wednesday at Fifth Third Field. For a second straight game, the Mud Hens took the early lead 1-0 as they loaded the bases in the bottom of first inning and…
Jaelyn Himmelberg crowned Miss Teen Rodeo Nebraska 2024

Jaelyn Himmelberg crowned Miss Teen Rodeo Nebraska 2024

Jaelyn Himmelberg of Blue Hill was crowned Miss Teen Rodeo Nebraska 2024 during an official coronation ceremony held at Mid Plains Community College Wednesday afternoon. She was crowned by the outgoing titleholder, Maci Cox of Hershey. Jaelyn competed and was judged in a variety of areas, including horsemanship, appearance, personality…
Disaster Centers Closing; Nebraskans Still have Avenues for Help

Disaster Centers Closing; Nebraskans Still have Avenues for Help

Nebraska’s two Disaster Recovery Centers will close at 7 p.m. Friday, June 14. Washington CountyFirst Lutheran Church2146 Write St.Blair, NE 68008Douglas CountyOmaha Police Dept.20924 Cumberland Dr.Elkhorn, NE 68022 Until then, Nebraskans can visit either DRC for assistance from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. After the closing, FEMA support is available by phone,…
Wayne State Foundation names Interim CEO Effective July 1st

Wayne State Foundation names Interim CEO Effective July 1st

The Board of Trustees of the Wayne State Foundation (WSF), which provides financial support for the mission of Wayne State College, announces the selection of Melissa Nelsen to serve as Interim CEO beginning July 1st, 2024. Melissa currently serves as the Director of Major Gifts for the Foundation and she…