Are you a mosquito magnet? Science says you might be

Are you a mosquito magnet? Science says you might be

If you feel like you’re the victim of itchy mosquito bites more often than others, it may not be all in your head. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension said there is some scientific evidence that mosquitoes have preferences for who to land and feed on. Contributing to the study was Sonja…
Hutmacher Named to Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List

Hutmacher Named to Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List

Nebraska defensive tackle Nash Hutmacher was honored Monday, as he was named to the Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List on Monday. The Bednarik Award is presented annually to the outstanding defensive player in college football. Hutmacher helped anchor Nebraska’s defense in 2023, as the Blackshirts ranked in the top 20…
Dusti Dickerson, Professional Trick and Roman Rider on Breaking the Barrier

Dusti Dickerson, Professional Trick and Roman Rider on Breaking the Barrier

The words “I can’t” are simply not part of Dusti Dickerson’s vocabulary. The renowned trick and roman rider has been pushing the envelope since she was ten years old. After seeing a roman rider as a young girl, Dickerson wasted no time combining her gymnastics background with her horsemanship skills,…
U.S. Dairy Asks Government to Preempt Colombian Trade Barriers

U.S. Dairy Asks Government to Preempt Colombian Trade Barriers

The National Milk Producers Federation and the U.S. Dairy Export Council are asking the U.S. government to leverage all available tools if Colombia implements countervailing tariffs on U.S. milk powder exports. They made the request in a letter sent Friday to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and Ag Secretary Tom…
Storm Chasers announce 2025 Schedule

Storm Chasers announce 2025 Schedule

PAPILLION, NEB. – In conjunction with Minor League Baseball, the Omaha Storm Chasers today announced their 2025 regular season 150-game schedule. The 2025 regular season will once again consist of 75 home games and 75 road games and will span across parts of seven months with the home opener on Tuesday,…
Bellevue Volleyball picked second in NSAA Preseason Poll

Bellevue Volleyball picked second in NSAA Preseason Poll

BISMARCK, N.D. -- The Bellevue University volleyball team is picked to finish second in the North Star Athletic Association regular-season standings in an announcement made by the league office as the 2024 NSAA Preseason Coaches' Poll was released today. The Bruins return five starters and 16 letterwinners from last season's squad that finished with…
Washington County Board of Supervisors Meeting set for Tuesday

Washington County Board of Supervisors Meeting set for Tuesday

Consolidation of the Washington County District and County Courts – a discussion with Clerk of the District Court, Susie Paulsen, is on the agenda for the Washington County Board of Supervisors Tuesday afternoon. An update on Jail revenues, and a discussion on the county’s budget are also on the agenda.…
Ricketts Announces Upcoming Mobile Office Hours

Ricketts Announces Upcoming Mobile Office Hours

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced his constituent casework staff will be hosting Mobile Office Hours around the state. At Mobile Office Hours, Ricketts’ staff will be on-site to assist Nebraskans with their casework needs. If Nebraskans can’t get an answer in a timely manner or feel they have been treated unfairly, Ricketts and his…
Daily Cash Grain Bids | Monday August 12, 2024

Daily Cash Grain Bids | Monday August 12, 2024

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