US wheat farmers face bleak crop economics as grain oversupply hits

US wheat farmers face bleak crop economics as grain oversupply hits

April 17 (Reuters) — Profit is growing further out of reach for U.S. wheat farmers and many do not expect to break even in 2024 as ample global supply keeps prices around their lowest in nearly four years at the same time costs including equipment and transport remain high. The…
Storm move on in post season

Storm move on in post season

KEARNEY, NE– The Tri-City Storm won its opening round series over the Sioux Falls Stampede Wednesday night at the Viaero Center with an 8-3 victory. The Storm won the final two games of the Best-Of-Three series after dropping the opening game of the series in overtime on Monday night. Artemi…
Lexington Post Office lobby and P.O. boxes reopened

Lexington Post Office lobby and P.O. boxes reopened

The Lexington Post Office lobby and P.O. Boxes will reopen at 8:00am on Thursday. On Wednesday morning, Postal staff reported they were dealing with a sewage leak issue. All Lexington P.O. Box mailings are being diverted to the Cozad Post Office for Wednesday and street delivery of mail still occured.…
Central Nebr 911 centers experiencing phone issues

Central Nebr 911 centers experiencing phone issues

From Dawson Co Emergency Manager: For your information. Dawson and Buffalo are having some sort of 911/phone issues. Verizon is not working and us cellular maps but does not ring. Also our police departments and cozad landlines are down. As of right now if you need assistance please call 308-324-3011.…
Temporary injunction ordered on a portion of Lexington viaduct project

Temporary injunction ordered on a portion of Lexington viaduct project

Construction of a new viaduct about a mile east of Lexington started on April 1st. But late Wednesday afternoon, Dawson County District Judge Matthew Neher granted a temporary restraining order, halting any construction activities on a portion of the viaduct project. The ruling came just a few hours after a…
City of Curtis awarded LARM Grant

City of Curtis awarded LARM Grant

Curtis, Neb. -- The City of Curtis utilized funds from a Lean on LARM Safety Grant to purchase hydro flasks for city workers. Andrew Lee, Curtis City Administrator, applied for the insulated water containers to help promote and encourage employees to stay hydrated while at work especially as the weather…
Husker Basketball Adds Gavin Griffiths to 2024-25 Roster

Husker Basketball Adds Gavin Griffiths to 2024-25 Roster

The Nebraska men’s basketball team added one of the top players in the 2023 recruiting class as Gavin Griffiths will join the Husker program for the 2024-25 season. Griffiths, a 6-foot-8, 193-pound guard from Simsbury, Conn., played at Rutgers last season and will have three seasons of eligibility remaining. A…
NPPC Announces New Hire and Staff Promotions

NPPC Announces New Hire and Staff Promotions

Washington, D.C., April 17, 2023 — The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is pleased to announce several staff updates to enhance the organization’s advocacy efforts. Andy Curliss will join the organization as vice president of strategic engagement, effective April 22, 2024. In this new role, Curliss will lead a range of efforts focused…
Genatone enters the portal

Genatone enters the portal

Former North Platte star Vincent Genatone has entered the NCAA transfer portal. This past year he appeared in 12 games as a redshirt freshman for Montana and will have three years of eligibility remaining. At North Platte he earned Super-State first team honors and collected 136 tackles as a senior,…