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Ag Land Management Webinar Planned on Cash Rents, Farm Programs, Leasing
Oct 29, 2024 / UNL
Lincoln, Neb., October 29, 2023 — The latest trends in 2024 Nebraska county-level cash rental rates, ARC and PLC coverage options and leasing...
Sidney Man Sentenced for Possessing with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, Fentanyl and Illegally Possessing a Firearm
Oct 29, 2024 / DOJ
United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Isidro Alvarado, age 36, of Sidney, Nebraska, was sentenced on October 28, 2024, in federal court ...
Nebraska Crop Progress and Condition Report
Oct 29, 2024 / USDA
LINCOLN, Neb. October 28, 2024 - For the week ending October 27, 2024, there were 6.5 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's Nat...
Alcohol Compliance Checks Held in Dundy, Chase, and Hitchcock Counties
Oct 29, 2024 / NSP
October 28, 2024 (North Platte, NEB.) — Investigators with the Nebraska State Patrol have conducted alcohol compliance checks in ...
Nebraska Extension’s Ag Smart Money Week offers financial learning for ag producers
Oct 28, 2024 / Shannon Sand, Extension Educator, Agricultural Economics
Lincoln, Nebraska, Oct. 28, 2024 — The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability and Nebraska Extension wi...
Getting Serious About Border Security
Oct 26, 2024 / By Rep. Adrian Smith
Border security has long been a serious challenge facing our nation. Between the 1,933 miles of the US-Mexico border and the 5,525 miles comprising...Nebraska Cattle on Feed Report
Oct 25, 2024 / USDA
NEBRASKA CATTLE ON FEED UP 2% LINCOLN, Neb. October 25, 2024 - Nebraska feedlots, with capacities of 1,000 or more head, contained 2.47 milli...
Gov. Pillen Appoints Jeffrey J. Funke as Chief Justice for the Nebraska Supreme Court
Oct 25, 2024 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Justice Jeffrey J. Funke as chief justice to the Nebraska Supreme...
Senator Ricketts’ Weekly Column: Elections Have Consequences
Oct 25, 2024 / Pete Ricketts
In America, elections are about choices. Choices have consequences. A president’s policies and priorities shape our economy, our freedoms, an...
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Set for Saturday
Oct 25, 2024 / Emily Murray DEA
OMAHA, Neb. – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in collaboration with more than 4,000 law enforcement partners, will host the 27... (1)-2024-10-25-07-51-22.jpg?width=550&height=289)
Nebraska farm income projected to decline in 2024
Oct 25, 2024 / UNL
Lincoln, Neb., Oct. 25, 2024 — Nebraska net farm income is projected to decline in 2024, according to a new report from the Rural and Farm Fi...
Gov. Pillen Celebrates Manufacturing Month in Nebraska with Proclamation Signings in Fremont, Schuyler, and Lincoln
Oct 25, 2024 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE – On Wednesday afternoon, Governor Jim Pillen proclaimed October as Manufacturing Month in Nebraska during press conference...
North Platte Woman Sentenced to 10 Years for Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine
Oct 25, 2024 / DOJ
United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Jamie M. Hopkins, age 36, of North Platte, Nebraska was sentenced on October 17, 2024, in federal ...
SBA Amends Disaster Declaration for Nebraska Disaster Assistance
Oct 25, 2024 / SBA
SBA Disaster News Release – SBA Amends Disaster Declaration for Nebraska Disaster Assistance Now Available to Private Nonprofit Organizations...
Accident south of McCook on Hwy 83
Oct 24, 2024 / RWCSO- Kevin Darling
McCook dispatch received a call reference a non-injury accident, south of McCook on Hwy 83 between mile marker 6 or 7. RWCSO responded requesting W... (1)-2024-10-24-09-04-40.jpg?width=550&height=289)
Webinar on Nebraska food deserts to highlight rural grocery challenges and solutions
Oct 24, 2024 / UNL
Lincoln, Neb., Oct. 24, 2024 — The findings of a recent study on food deserts in Nebraska will be covered during a free webinar at 4 p.m. Cen...
SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Nebraska Businesses and Residents Affected by Severe Storms, Straightline Winds, Tornadoes and Flooding
Oct 24, 2024 / SBA
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to Nebraska businesses and residents affected by severe storms, straig...
Maywood Public Schools Superintendent arrested and charged with Child Abuse
Oct 23, 2024 / Frontier Co Sheriff's Office
The Frontier County Sheriffs Office was made aware of an incident that occurred on October 1, 2024 at Maywood Public Schools between a staff member...-2024-10-23-11-18-31.jpg?width=550&height=289)
Gov. Pillen, Lt. Gov. Kelly and Healthcare Professionals Respond to Misleading Ad Information About Care to Pregnant Women
Oct 23, 2024 / Press Release
LINCOLN, NE -- Governor Jim Pillen, Lieutenant Governor Joe Kelly and healthcare professionals from Nebraska have responded to misleading informati...
Missing Lincoln Woman May Be in Central Nebraska
Oct 23, 2024 / LPD
The Lincoln Police Department (LPD) has an update regarding the search for 31-year-old Jerica Hamre of Lincoln, who was reported missing by h...
Nebraska Unemployment Rate Unchanged
Oct 22, 2024 / NDOL
LINCOLN - The Nebraska Department of Labor (NDOL) announced today that Nebraska’s preliminary unemployment rate for September 2024 is 2.7 per...-2024-10-22-11-02-19.jpg?width=550&height=289)
Distinguished Judge Awards Presented to Judges Derek Weimer, Sidney, and Alfred Corey, Grand Island
Oct 22, 2024 / Nebraska Judicial Branch
October 21, 2024 Judge Alfred Corey of the County Court in Grand Island and Judge Derek Weimer of the District Court in Sidney were honored wi...
Nebraska Cooperative Council Annual Meeting and Hall of Fame
Oct 22, 2024 / Adam Feser
KEARNEY, NE--The 79th Annual Meeting of the Nebraska Cooperative Council will be held on Wednesday, November 20th at the Younes Conference Ce...
Nebraska Crop Progress and Condition Report
Oct 21, 2024 / USDA
LINCOLN, Neb. October 21, 2024 - For the week ending October 20, 2024, there were 6.7 days suitable for fieldwork, according to the USDA's Nat...
Accident West of McCook on Hwy 6/34
Oct 21, 2024 / RWCSO- Kevin Darling
McCook Dispatch received a call reference an accident west of McCook on Hwy 6/34. Information was confusing as different sources provided conflicti...