GRAND ISLAND - On Monday, August 26th, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) will host his first-ever “Federal Issues Forum” at the Nebraska State Fair. The event will take place from 10AM-1PM CT and include three panel discussions on Nebraska’s agriculture industry. The panels will be open to the public attending the…
Husker Harvest Days, the Farm Progress event that has always been synonymous with cattle, crops and community, is excited to announce a new addition this year: the BEEF Showcase. The BEEF Showcase stems from the Farm Progress publication BEEF magazine and is designed to provide a comprehensive destination for everything beef-related. Visitors will…
A 20-year-old Marquette woman, Tiffany Cure, was arrested today(Thurs) on a charge of Child Abuse Resulting in Death, a Class IB Felony. Hamilton County Sheriff Jeromy McCoy says it stems from an investigation started on August 6, 2024 when they responded to a 911 call at 107 Lynn Street in…
Lincoln, Nebraska, Aug. 22, 2024 — The 2024 Nebraska football season begins Aug. 31, when the Huskers host the UTEP Miners at Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is 2:30 p.m. In advance of the season, the University of Nebraska Athletic Department is highlighting changes fans can expect when arriving at Memorial Stadium and…
Governor Pillen applauded the move by UNL to shut down the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and eliminate a position related to that office. A leading economic indicator for Nebraska was up 1.72 percent, which puts the state's economy into the 'rapid growth' category. On-base parking will be limited for…
At Baker’s Candies, family isn’t just a value—it’s the foundation of their success. In this episode of Building Nebraska, CEO Todd Baker shares how he and his brother have carved out unique roles within the business while keeping their family at the heart of every decision. “The great thing for…
The Blue Ribbon Kick Off - The Great Steak Debate, presented by Galloway Financial Advisors and Cash Wa Distributing is set for Friday, August 23, at 6:00pm at the Pump & Pantry Party Pavilion, on the Nebraska State Fairgrounds. The Annual Blue-Ribbon Kick Off celebrates great Nebraska steak in a…
Sioux City, Iowa – Justin Connell had the only two hits for the Sioux City Explorers (44-45) Wednesday night, but it was his 10th inning two-out RBI liner to right that would send the X’s to their seventh straight win, 1-0, over the Kansas City Monarchs (41-48). The lack of offense was the…
BUFFALO, N.Y. – The Omaha Storm Chasers won their third straight game with a 5-2 victory against the Buffalo Bisons on Wednesday at Sahlen Field. Omaha got on the board in the first inning for a second straight game and once again led for the entire contest. Ryan Fitzgerald drew…
As Nebraska State Senators adjourned their special session for property tax relief, many said more needs to be done. After a fire was put out in Norfolk early this week, it was immediately determined to be a case of arson and a 30-year-old suspect was arrested. FEMA disaster assistance has…
