Huskers sweep two from Iowa

Huskers sweep two from Iowa

The Nebraska softball team swept a doubleheader from Iowa on Tuesday at Bowlin Stadium, posting walk-off wins in both games. In game one, Bella Bacon had a walk-off two-out double in the eighth inning of Nebraska's 1-0 victory. Kaylin Kinney threw an 8.0-inning shutout in the circle. In game two,…
Nebraska Wheat Board Seeks Candidates for Board of Directors Vacancies

Nebraska Wheat Board Seeks Candidates for Board of Directors Vacancies

LINCOLN, NE – The directorship appointments for two of the Nebraska Wheat Board will expire June30, 2024, and are seeking candidates to apply for those districts. The open positions are District 1 andDistrict 6. District 1 – Includes the counties of Sioux, Scotts Bluff, Dawes, Box Butte, Morrill, Sheridan,and Garden.…
Nebraska adds name to electric vehicle mandate lawsuit

Nebraska adds name to electric vehicle mandate lawsuit

Lincoln, Neb. -- Nebraska has added itself to a 25-state lawsuit to block Pres. Biden's electric vehicle mandate. The mandate requires that nearly 70% of car sales be EVs (electric vehicles) by 2032. American electric vehicles represented only 8.4% of sales last year. Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers says, “Americans…
Nebraska Pharmacist’s License Revoked for Fraud

Nebraska Pharmacist’s License Revoked for Fraud

In November 2023, Nebraska pharmacist Danelle Charf was sentenced in federal court for making a false, fictitious, and fraudulent statement in connection with health care services following criminal action by the United States Attorney’s Office. On November 28, 2023, the Attorney General, through the Health Licensure Bureau, filed a Petition…
UNL: Net farm income impacts net worth growth

UNL: Net farm income impacts net worth growth

By: Glennis McClure | Extension Educator and Farm and Ranch Management Analyst The beginning of the year is busy for businesses in finalizing records and filing annual income taxes. Farm and ranch operations are no exception. Beyond the net income or loss showing on the farm’s Schedule F, analyzing the…
CCC Welcomes the Addition of Shooting Sports

CCC Welcomes the Addition of Shooting Sports

Central Community College athletics is pleased to announce the addition of clay target-shooting sports at its Hastings Campus. Sanctioned by the National Junior College Athletic Association, clay target will begin competition in the 2024-25 academic year. The team’s formation taps into the existing interest in the sport among current and…
Custer County Treasurer’s Office Approaching Deadline

Custer County Treasurer’s Office Approaching Deadline

BROKEN BOW - With the first half real estate and personal property tax deadline approaching on Tuesday, April 30, the Custer County Treasurer’s Office would like to remind residents of the different service options available. Payments for the first half tax deadline in person at the office, by Courthouse drop…
Gov. Pillen names new chief information officer

Gov. Pillen names new chief information officer

Courtesy/University of Colorado -- Dr. Matthew McCarville LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has announced the appointment of Dr. Matthew J. McCarville as chief information officer for the state of Nebraska. McCarville started his new role today (Tuesday).   “Dr. McCarville’s information technology experience and expertise nationally and internationally in the public and private sectors is…
Nebraska College Rodeo Results | Weekend of April 20th

Nebraska College Rodeo Results | Weekend of April 20th

College rodeo athletes hit the trail this past weekend, competing at various rodeos in their respective regions. Nebraska teams and Nebraska native athletes in the Great Plains, Central Plains, and Central Rocky Mountain regions found success in multiple events. The following results outline how NEBRASKA rodeo teams and NEBRASKA athletes performed over the weekend.…