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University of Nebraska–Lincoln Enhances Global Yield Gap Atlas with Machine Learning for Global Agricultural Advancements
University of Nebraska–Lincoln scientists have integrated machine learning and large-scale data analysis into the Global Yield Gap Atlas. The new “metamodel” approach estimates yield potential for individual croplands worldwide, aiding sustainable agricultural practices. The refined atlas offers detailed, location-specific data on crop yield potential for corn, wheat,...
Mental health facility targeted toward teens opening in south Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A new youth mental health facility will be opening in Lincoln next week, aimed at kids between the ages of 12 and 17. It’s called Imagine by Northpoint, a company that already has a center open in Omaha which served more than 140 teens last year.
LFR safely disposes of suspicious powder in central Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Firefighters removed a suspicious substance Thursday night from a home in central Lincoln. Police notified Lincoln Fire & Rescue of a powder at a duplex at 24th and Washington streets, officials said. Officers thought it could be used to make homemade explosives. LFR responded, and...
NWU begins preseason practice, begins single-digit jersey tradition
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - When Jacob Leu took the field for Nebraska Wesleyan’s first preseason practice Thursday night, he was wearing a black, number zero jersey. Not the same beat-up, mesh #55 he had worn over his previous three seasons with the Prairiewolves. “Its just tough,” Leu said. “Number...
Huskers AD Troy Dannen speaks in Beatrice, part of Big Give Gage
BEATRICE, NEB. - The Big Give Gage preview event held a special guest on Thursday night. Nebraska Athletic Director Troy Dannen made his way to Beatrice, to take part in the event, which he says, reflects his midwest values. “We take care of each other in the midwest,” Dannen said....
‘Clear the Shelters’ helping out local humane societies
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Local4 is once again teaming up with animal shelters in Nebraska to host ‘Clear the Shelters’. The nationwide pet adoption drive is happening through September 10, and the Central Nebraska Humane Society is a big part of that program. Community Outreach Coordinator for...
Best Day Ever helps kids transition from summer to school with spud-tacular results
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — One school serves up potatoes with a bang -- shot from a cannon on the first day of class but what teachers really hope to do is launch students off the couch into learning. “3... 2... 1” comes a chorus of kids outside the back...
Hastings College women’s soccer ranked #17 in NAIA to begin season
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - Fresh off being picked to repeat as GPAC champions, Hastings College women’s soccer earned a No. 17 preseason ranking in the NAIA poll released Thursday. The reigning national champions from a season ago sit atop the 2024 preseason coaches’ poll. The Patriots received 14-of-18 first-place...
Lincoln Fire Department earns Heart Attack Honor Roll Award
LINCOLN, Neb. — The Lincoln Fire Department earned a national award. Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird announced the department received the American Heart Association’s 2024 Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold with Target: Heart Attack Honor Roll Award. Officials said the overall cardiac arrest survival rate is about 22% in...
Two arrested, investigator injured during fentanyl bust in north Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Two people were arrested Wednesday after an investigator was injured during a fentanyl bust in north Lincoln, court documents show. Investigators with the Lincoln/Lancaster Narcotics Task Force followed Jacson Mikaya, 27, and Breeana Barker, 26, to two locations suspected around 4 p.m. Authorities said the locations were known hubs for drug use.
Lincoln Laboratory and National Strategic Research Institute launch student research program to tackle biothreats to national security
The following announcement was released jointly by MIT Lincoln Laboratory and the National Strategic Research Institute. MIT Lincoln Laboratory and the National Strategic Research Institute (NSRI) at the University of Nebraska (NU), a university-affiliated research center designated by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), have established a joint student research program.
More families eligible for WIC under U.S. Department of Agriculture guidelines
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lincoln-Lancaster Health Department and Family Service Lincoln announced Thursday that more families are now eligible for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program under new income guidelines released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. WIC is a federal program that provides healthy food at no...
Hastings Public Library completes Summer Reading Program with 841 readers
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - The Hastings Public Library completed another successful Summer Reading Program with 841 participants. Of those 841 participants, 53% completed their goal. Summer readers logged a grand total of 451,000 minutes read, which is an 11% increase over last year. The Summer Reading Program began June 1...
Jussie, Kool Aid and Foley legacy
Has democracy been saved yet? Will the saving of democracy be celebrated with some type of party, government approved and sponsored, vaccines required, I can only assume. Someday, you’ll be able to tell your kids how we used to vote for presidential candidates, those were the days. Remember when...
Colorado man sentenced to prison in Grand Island kidnapping case
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - A Colorado man arrested in a Grand Island kidnapping case was sentenced to prison in Nebraska. Julius Sandrock, 44, Broomfield, Colo., was sentenced to three years for false imprisonment, one year for third degree assault and three years for terroristic threats. The sentences will be served concurrently, or at the same time.
I-80 Football Show: Can Nebraska win nine games in Matt Rhule’s second season?
Welcome to a new episode of Land-Grant Podcast Network’s I-80 Football Show. On this show, we travel down I-80 to talk all things Big Ten Football. This is the only Big Ten Podcast that’ll cover all 18 teams. After every week of action, we will catch you up on all the conference’s games and look ahead at the matchups, storylines, and players you should be paying attention to for the next week. My name is Jordan Williams, and I am joined by my co-host Dante Morgan.
Renovations underway at Hastings College Track and Field complex
HASTINGS, Neb. – After multiple years of road only meets, the Hastings College Track and Field teams will finally be able to host home meets this spring. "With the track wearing down for the past couple of years, we haven't been able to host any home meets," said Track and Field Head Coach Zac Osgood. "The biggest thing is it'll be really nice for the kids to have home meets again."
Power restored for 1,100 LES customers in south Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Electric System said power has been restored for 1,100 customers in south Lincoln Thursday. The outage was caused by a failed underground feeder cable, LES said in a social media post. Customers in the area of South 8th to South 24th streets and Old Cheney...
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