LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY – This weekend, Governor Pete Ricketts wrapped up his first trade mission to Germany.  His final activities included visiting companies that have made key investments in Nebraska and promoting Nebraska beef. On Friday, Gov.... Read More

Corn harvested was 76% and soybeans harvested was 91% as of Sunday, Nov. 17, according to this week's USDA NASS Crop Progress report. Winter wheat was 95% planted, 83% emerged and was rated 52% in good-to-excellent condition. To view weekly crop pr... Read More

Human remains found in Lincoln County is assisting a homicide investigation in Missouri. The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office says deputies responded to a ranch south of Hershey on Friday November 15, 2019 at 11:45 a.m. The rancher reported he found h... Read More

After thinking its season was over the UNK football team was given new life on Monday as the Lopers learned they will be headed to the postseason. UNK has agreed to play in the Mineral Water Bowl in Excelsior Springs, Missouri against Winona State. T... Read More

Nebraska outside hitter Madi Kubik was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Week, the conference office announced on Monday. Kubik averaged 4.38 kills per set and 2.25 digs per set in wins over Michigan State and Iowa last week and was honored with... Read More

Bismarck, N.D. -- An oil spill from the Keystone pipeline in eastern North Dakota has affected almost 10 times the amount of land as first reported. State environmental scientist Bill Suess (sees) said Monday the leak reported on Oct. 29 is now es... Read More

SEWARD, Neb. – For the second time in five seasons, the Concordia University volleyball program is headed to the NAIA Volleyball National Championship tournament. For the first time ever, the Bulldogs are bound for the final site, Sioux City, Iowa... Read More

SYDNEY (Dow Jones) -- Australian authorities approved the sale of one of the country's biggest infant-formula makers to a Chinese buyer, but imposed certain conditions on the deal amid increased scrutiny of Chinese investment in the country. The dea... Read More

Second Tranche of USDA Payments for 2019 Comes in Around $7.8 Billion OMAHA (DTN) -- The Trump administration announced a second tranche of 2019 Market Facilitation Program payments on Friday. According to a USDA news release, payments will be... Read More

Dunning, Neb. -- Authorities say firefighters have completely contained a fire that blackened just under 604 acres (244.4 hectares) in the Nebraska National Forest, west of Dunning. A National Forest Service says no one was injured fighting the bl... Read More