Tractor Supply Company launches new plan for honoring Hometown Heroes 

Tractor Supply Company launches new plan for honoring Hometown Heroes 

Tractor Supply Company (TSC) recently announced a new way they plan to honor the heroes of local communities.   The “Hometown Heroes Neighbor’s Club” is now providing top tier benefits at TSC to first responders, veterans, and active military personnel.   After joining the “Neighbor’s Club” and verifying their eligibility,…
Moo edge Prospects

Moo edge Prospects

Fremont, Nebraska - Thursday night at Historic Moller Field, The Fremont Moo defeated the Nebraska Prospects, 6-5, in Independence League Baseball Association action. With the victory, Fremont extended its season high winning streak to six games. The Moo began the scoring in the bottom of the second inning. Miles Meadows…
Storm Chasers lose to Clippers

Storm Chasers lose to Clippers

PAPILLION, NEB. – The Omaha Storm Chasers dropped the second of a six-game series against the Columbus Clippers, falling 8-3 Thursday afternoon at Huntington Park. After Wednesday’s game was canceled due to inclement weather, the Clippers opened the scoring in the bottom of the first inning with a three-run homer…
Alexander signs two-way contract with Nuggets

Alexander signs two-way contract with Nuggets

BROOKLYN, N.Y.. --  Creighton junior Trey Alexander has signed a two-way contract with the 2023 NBA World Champion Denver Nuggets.Alexander was a Second Team All-BIG EAST choice as a junior in 2023-24, when he averaged 17.6 points, 5.7 rebounds and a team-high 4.7 assists per game. He finished in the…
Creighton extends Bernthal Booth to long term contract

Creighton extends Bernthal Booth to long term contract

OMAHA, Neb. -- McCormick Endowed Athletic Director Marcus Blossom announced that Creighton University Volleyball head coach Kirsten Bernthal Booth has signed a long-term contract extension. Terms of the new contract will not be disclosed. Booth has guided the Bluejay Volleyball program to unprecedented heights in her first 21 years as head coach…
Ferguson advances at Olympic trials

Ferguson advances at Olympic trials

Eugene-Oregon, Former UNK star Wes Ferguson passed the first hurdle in his quest to qualify for the US Olympic team. Ferguson advanced on through his heat in the men's 800 meter run by finishing 3rd with a time of 1:47.08. He will now race in the semifinals on Friday night.
Colorado Permits Ranchers’ Use of Lethal Management on Gray Wolves  

Colorado Permits Ranchers’ Use of Lethal Management on Gray Wolves  

A long-awaited measure from Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission will allow ranchers to use lethal management on gray wolves under specific guidelines.   The new guidelines paved the way for ranchers to obtain a permit to kill a wolf “that is caught in the act of attacking livestock or working dogs (but not…
Lyons 4th of July Celebration to take place next week

Lyons 4th of July Celebration to take place next week

Lyons 4th of July Festival will be held on July 3rd and 4th. Lyons Community Club Treasuer Sharon Brink says there will be food, dancing, and a couple of tournaments on the 3rd. Brink says there will be more food and tournaments leading up to the Fireworks on the 4th.…