Taxable Value of Agriculture Land Rises

Taxable Value of Agriculture Land Rises

The taxable value of agricultural land in Nebraska rose 11.2 percent during the past year according to the Nebraska Department of Revenue. This follows a 6.3 percent rise in 2023 and marks the fourth consecutive year taxable values of agricultural land have risen (Figure 1). Residential property, including new growth,…
Moo post shutout against Sodbusters

Moo post shutout against Sodbusters

Fremont, Nebraska - The Fremont Moo began the second half of the Independence League Baseball Association schedule with a 3-0 victory over the Hastings Sodbusters, Monday night at Historic Moller Field. Due to the excessive heat warning throughout the day, Monday night's game was moved back to an 8 p.m. start…
Legion Baseball Scores 6-24-24

Legion Baseball Scores 6-24-24

Juniors: Arlington 14, South Sioux City 4Columbus Lakeview 10, Pierce 5 Seniors: Ponca 6, Oakland-Craig 5West Point 4, Wakefield 3Arlington 7, South Sioux City 4
Tennessee defeats Texas A&M to win CWS

Tennessee defeats Texas A&M to win CWS

Tennessee won the Men's College World Series Monday night, defeating Texas A&M 6-5 in Game 3 of the Championship Series at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha. It is Tennessee's first Championship in Baseball in School History. The Volunteers end their year at 60-13 while the Aggies finish 53-15.
Gov. Pillen Declares State of Emergency for Counties Along Missouri River

Gov. Pillen Declares State of Emergency for Counties Along Missouri River

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen is acting proactively to mitigate the impact of any flooding that happens along the Missouri River. Today, he declared a state of emergency for those counties that abut the river, which will immediately free up state funds and resources, should the need arise. The proclamation…
FULL LIST: Nebraska athletes compete at National Junior High Finals Rodeo

FULL LIST: Nebraska athletes compete at National Junior High Finals Rodeo

The National Junior High Finals Rodeo is underway in Des Moines, Iowa. The event began June 23, and will continue through the 29th. The rodeo features around 1,200 contestants from 43 states, five Canadian provinces, Australia and Mexico. Below is a list of Nebraska Junior High Rodeo athletes that will…
Washington County Board of Supervisors to meet Tuesday

Washington County Board of Supervisors to meet Tuesday

The end of fiscal year budget items, discussion of the Disabled American Veterans Vehicle program, and updates on Roads projects are on the agenda for the Washington County Board of Supervisors when it meets Tuesday afternoon. That meeting starts at 3:05 in the supervisor’s room at the Washington County Court…
Washington County Sheriff’s Office Weekend Activity Summary

Washington County Sheriff’s Office Weekend Activity Summary

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office Friday night did inform those at DeSoto Park Campground, Cottonwood Cove, River View and other places close to the river that flooding is immenant and to take precautions. Other matters on the Washington County Sheriff’s Summary just released Monday morning include a rollover accdient at…