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Nebraska Extension offers support and resources following severe storms and flooding
Lincoln, Neb. —The past several months have been challenging for many Nebraskans as severe storms have caused widespread damage throughout the region. Several counties in Nebraska have also experienced flooding due to severe storms and heavy rainfall. These extreme weather events have damaged properties, crops and infrastructure, leaving many...
Center pivots: Innovation that grew crops and acres in Nebraska
Lincoln, Neb. —The center pivot is the one invention that has changed the irrigated agricultural landscape worldwide. Center pivot irrigation has increased irrigation water use efficiency and reduced labor costs. It has also allowed agricultural development on marginal land with varying soil types and topography. Irrigated acres in Nebraska have increased from 3,998,000 acres (1960) to 9,378,462 acres (2022).
Weekend Forecast: 90s continue with even warmer temperatures looming next week
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Enjoying these dog days of summer yet? If so, the weather center applauds you and if not, brace yourself because the heat is not exiting anytime soon. Not only is it not exiting, but the heat intensifies by the middle of next week with a couple days potentially climbing into the triple digits. Very little change in the forecast Saturday with temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s in central and eastern Nebraska. Mid to upper 90s in western Nebraska are likely once again as well.
Colorado judge temporarily blocks Kroger-Albertsons grocery ‘megamerger’
A Colorado judge has issued an order temporarily blocking the proposed $24.6 billion merger between the nation’s two largest supermarket chains ahead of an antitrust trial in state court set to begin in September. Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser sued in February to block the merger between grocery giant Kroger, which operates King Soopers and City […]
Ogallala Fire Department reports active day
OGALLALA -- At 6:06 a.m. July 25, the Ogallala Fire Department responded to a county-wide page of a working structure fire in the Ogallala city limits. The structure fire was a detached multi-bay garage. On arrival, firefighters found the fire had self-vented through an exterior wall and roof. Firefighters extinguished the main fire and overhauled the structure.
(Audio) Mid-Plains United Way weekly chat
The Mid-Plains United Way wrapped up its 2023-2024 campaign and is gearing up for the 2024-2025 campaign. Earlier this week, POST News Director Canon Rath chatted with Haven Smith about what's new and more. Check out the podcast to learn more.
Bridge of Hope Lemonade Stand refreshes community
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The Bridge of Hope Child Advocacy Center hosted their third annual lemonade stand Friday. On the menu for this year’s stand were grape, cherry, or blue raspberry snow cones, or a glass of Raisin’ Canes lemonade, which was donated by the restaurant. The...
Mild and tranquil Friday night; Hot and mainly sunny skies during the weekend
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) -We will end the day Friday with quiet and mild temperatures with hot and mainly sunny skies as we head into the weekend and into next week. As our high pressure resides over the area, this will allow for conditions to remain quiet across the area. Overnight Friday, we will see temperatures drop into the 60s and 70s with calm conditions and winds on the breezy winds of 10 to 15 mph.
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