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Ag Land Management Webinar to Offer the Latest on Cash Rents
Lincoln, Nebraska, July 16, 2024 — The latest trends in 2024 Nebraska cash rental rates and issues related to landlord and tenant communication will be covered during the next Land Management Quarterly webinar hosted by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Center for Agricultural Profitability at noon on Aug 19.
The Poorest Town in Nebraska has been Revealed
Nebraska, known for its vast cornfields, thriving economy, and strong agricultural industry, is not immune to the challenges of poverty. A recent study by 24/7 Wall St. has revealed that Falls City, a town with a population of 4,130, is the poorest in the entire state. This sobering revelation sheds light on the economic disparities that exist within the Cornhusker State and the urgent need for action to address the root causes of poverty.
Omaha Woman Wins Fourth Truck$ & Buck$ Truck
Lincoln, NE–July 16, 2024–Kimberly McPhaul of Omaha is the fourth winner of a 2024 Ford F-150 XLT 4x4 SuperCrew truck in the 29th edition of the Nebraska Lottery’s $2 Truck$ & Buck$ Scratch game. McPhaul purchased her winning Truck$ & Buck$ ticket at Hy-Vee Food Store #04...
Pair of former Nebraska football players get the UFL call
Should a pair of former Nebraska football players want to go pro, they no longer have to worry about it being the “NFL or bust.” That’s because both Omar Brown and Isaiah Stalbird have their ticket to the UFL. The spring professional football league held its draft...
Former director convicted in daycare theft ordered to pay thousands of dollars
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — A former Grand Island day care director convicted of stealing thousands of dollars from the center was sentenced to five years probation on July 10. Andrew Moss, who ran St. Paul's Cornerstone Early Learning Center, pleaded guilty in April to theft by unlawful taking – more than $5,000.
Waverly nursing home on probation, nurse suspended in connection to death of a resident, documents show
WAVERLY, Neb. — A nursing facility has been placed on probation by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services in connection to the death of a resident. Constance Glantz, 74, was mistakenly declared dead at The Mulberry at Waverly, a nursing home, in June. Glantz was then taken...
Alliance kids mow 50 yards for elderly, veterans, single parents
The Raising Men and Women Lawn Care Service has a simple message to all youth, "We challenge you to cut fifty lawns free for the elderly, disabled, single parents, veterans and anyone in need of help in your town." Jonas and Silas Daugherty accepted the lawn mowing challenge in Alliance,...
Grand Island Police Department fully staffed for first time since 2016
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. -- After many years of being understaffed, a central Nebraska police department is now fully staffed. According to a news release by the city of Grand Island, the police department has all of its positions filled for the first time in eight years. Grand Island Police Department...
Woman cited in deadly crash west of Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A woman was cited Tuesday in a deadly crash west of Lincoln earlier this year, the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office says. Chief Deputy Ben Houchin said the 84-year-old woman was charged on suspicion of misdemeanor motor vehicle homicide in the crash on May 29.
Pair of Nebraska Cornhuskers stars coming back to Lincoln for one more ride
There’s been a ton of good news surrounding the Nebraska Cornhuskers baseball team over the last few days. Firstly, there’s the news that Josh Caron got selected in the 4th round by the Seattle Mariners. Now there’s even better news for next year’s edition of Nebraska baseball. The...
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