The Nebraska State Fair has announced their headline concert, as the kings of Red Dirt music Turnpike Troubadours have been added to the 2024 Nebraska Lottery Concert Series. “Turnpike Troubadours are used to headlining major events and selling out arenas,” said Karli Schulz, Entertainment and Events Director. “We are thrilled they are coming…
(HOLDREGE, Neb.) - The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District’s board of directors held their monthly meeting on Monday handling routine business while listening to reports and updates from management and staff. Also at Monday’s board meeting: · The directors approved a purchase requisition for $344,872 for seven 2024 Chevrolet…
Bond for a Cozad mother charged with Felony Child Abuse has been set at 10% of $500,000. Jasmine Hopkins was arraigned in Dawson County Court on Wednesday. She is alleged to have committed child abuse from when her son was born on December 6, 2023 through February 14, 2024 when…
Update on Betty’s Way Fire Firefighters continue to make progress on the Betty’s Way Fire north of North Platte, Nebraska. Containment increased to 82% with approximately 60 people working on managing this large and complex wildfire. Yesterday’s weather was a major factor yesterday in that snow and moisture assisted in…
Dr. Grandin will headline the Nebraska Science Festival on March 26 Don’t miss your opportunity to obtain free tickets to animal scientist and autism self-advocate Temple Grandin, PhD, who will share her unique perspective on animals when she headlines the 2024 Nebraska Science Festival on March 26. Tickets for general…
State Resources Deployed to Assist Local Officials Local officials in Custer and Lincoln counties have declared emergencies and requested state assistance due to a large wildfire affecting the area, closing several roads, requiring multiple evacuations and requiring the response of multiple volunteer fire departments from around the region. The North…
(Grand Island, NE) – The 2024 Rainwater Basin Joint Venture Informational Seminar is being held on March 14, 2024 (8:30 am to 5:00 pm) at the Ramada by Wyndham in Grand Island, NE. Registration/Check-in opens at 8:30 a.m. with welcoming remarks starting at 9:30 a.m. Rob Lawson, Natural Resources Conservation…
KEARNEY, NE – Farmers and ranchers, restaurant owners, and local food supporters in Buffalo County are invited to take part in public meetings focused on food insecurity and increased access to local foods. Meetings will be Thursdays, Feb. 22 and March 14, from 4-5 p.m., at the Kearney Public Library,…
LINCOLN — Nebraska’s longest-tenured member of Congress told a University of Nebraska-Lincoln audience Tuesday that American trade needs a jolt of public interest. U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith, who chairs the House Ways and Means subcommittee with jurisdiction over international trade, stressed economic importance of trade to Nebraska and the world.…
GREELEY, Neb. – Better to walk out than get thrown out. And with that, Robert Bernt, an organic farmer in central Nebraska, turned and left the old school gymnasium where the county zoning board was evaluating a proposed wind farm. “Silver-tongued” and “corrupt” were some of the allegations he’d leveled…
