August Traffic Fatality Toll

August Traffic Fatality Toll

Sept. 16, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) — During the month of August 2024, nineteen people were killed in traffic crashes on Nebraska roadways, according to data collected by the Nebraska Department of Transportation. 19 ¨       These 19 fatalities occurred in 18 fatal crashes. ¨       Seven of the twelve vehicle occupants killed were not using…
Pregnancy and infant loss remembrance event scheduled for Sept. 29

Pregnancy and infant loss remembrance event scheduled for Sept. 29

FREMONT – In an effort to support families who’ve suffered pregnancy or infant loss while honoring the memory of their littlest loved ones, Methodist Fremont Health will host a Remembrance of Life ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 29, at 5 p.m. This nondenominational memorial service – which is open to parents,…
Storm Chasers win over Mud Hens

Storm Chasers win over Mud Hens

PAPILLION, NEB. – The Omaha Storm Chasers tied the all-time franchise record with the team’s 86th win of the 2024 season, in a 7-1 victory of the Toledo Mud Hens Sunday at Werner Park, securing a series win for Omaha as well. After taking losses in three straight starts, right-hander Chandler Champlain bounced back…
Daily Cash Grain Bids | Monday September 16, 2024

Daily Cash Grain Bids | Monday September 16, 2024

Central Valley AgElgin Corn - 380 Beans - 948Humphrey Corn - 395 Beans - 950Laurel Corn - 385 Beans - 960Monroe Corn - 400 Beans - 957Oakland E. Hub Corn - 388 Beans - 955Royal Hub Corn - 385 Beans - 953Wakefield Corn - 380 Beans - 955Hinton, IA Corn…
Reilly Earns Big Ten Setter of the Week

Reilly Earns Big Ten Setter of the Week

Nebraska sophomore setter Bergen Reilly was named Big Ten Setter of the Week on Monday, the conference office announced. Reilly earned her second award of the season and the sixth of her career.  The Sioux Falls, S.D., native led the Huskers to a 3-0 record and a pair of top-15…
RESULTS: North Platte High School Rodeo

RESULTS: North Platte High School Rodeo

Nebraska High School Rodeo athletes competed at their last rodeo of the fall season over the weekend. Here are results from the North Platte High School Rodeo, per the NHSRA: Trap Shooting NeHSRA #PlaceNameScore/Time1791Shane, Oliver - Atkinson NE47.0003312Fanning, Jess - Benkelman NE44.0002623Arensdorf, Bladen - North Platte NE43.0004324Shane, Case - Atkinson…
Nebraskans serve on Beef Promotion Operating Committee

Nebraskans serve on Beef Promotion Operating Committee

The Beef Promotion Operating Committee meeting was held in Denver September 4-5, with two Nebraskans serving on the committee representing both the Federation of State Beef Councils and the Cattlemen’s Beef Board.  Dave Hamilton, former NBC Chairman and current CBB director, and Mark Goes, NBC board member, were part of…
Ports Face Strike Prospects

Ports Face Strike Prospects

The bulk exports of soybeans and other agricultural products from the East Coast would not be directly impacted by any potential strike or lockout if an agreement is not achieved between the International Longshoremen’s Association and the U.S. Maritime Alliance. However, containerized exports of soybeans and other agricultural products would…
Iowa Volleyball falls short to UW-Milwaukee

Iowa Volleyball falls short to UW-Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – University of Iowa volleyball (5-4) fell to UW-Milwaukee, 3-1, on Sunday afternoon at J. Martin Klotsche Center. Sophomore Gabby Deery lead the Hawkeyes’ offensive efforts recording a career-best 16 kills. Freshman Malu Garcia and sophomore Hannah Whittingstall also set new career bests of 15 and 13 kills, respectively. Senior Michelle Urquhart recorded a double-double with 10…