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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 […]
1st Annual Sidewalk Chalk Contest To Be Held During Crazy Day
Valentine Chamber of Commerce Director Jenny Moore was our guest on the Comment Program on Thursday morning. With the Chamber of Commerce sponsoring the annual Crazy Day event on August 3rd, area listeners will be treated to some familiar promotions, as well as new. The 1st annual Crazy Day Sidewalk...
ESPN analyst sharply criticizes Matt Rhule
Paul Finebaum has been out for blood, with the college football season only a few Saturdays away. The ESPN college football analyst is on a Linsanity run of some sort, hopping on the network’s morning shows to criticize programs and head coaches, whether it be Lincoln Riley or Matt Rhule. While Finebaum has tried to Read more... The post Paul Finebaum takes aim at Nebraska’s Matt Rhule: ‘Stay in your lane’ appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Ex-Nebraska football quarterback officially gets his next shot at NFL
As NFL training camps open and start kicking into gear, one former Nebraska footbal star is hoping this time is the charm. Adrian Martinez tried to catch on with an NFL team last year and for a while, looked like he had a chance. After entering the preseason with the...
Man charged after shooting at vehicle on Rosa Parks Way, police say
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Lincoln man was arrested after opening fire on a vehicle along Rosa Parks Way in June. Lincoln Police arrested 49-year-old Michael Nunn on Thursday, and prosecutors have charged him with three gun-related felonies. Officers were called about a shooting that happened on Rosa Parks Way...
Deputies accuse two men of multiple thefts in northeast Nebraska
MADISON COUNTY, Neb. (KOLN) - The Madison County Sheriff’s Office arrested two men on July 19 on suspicion of multiple thefts. On May 31, a man reported a generator stolen from his business in Newman Grove. According to the sheriff’s office, the generator was recovered after another man traded his plasma cutter to 25-year-old Alexander Robak for the generator. It was later discovered that the generator had been stolen, and the second man returned the generator to its owner.
Fremont resident arrested for domestic assault
Fremont police were dispatched at about 8 p.m. Wednesday to the 2700 block of Skylark Street for a domestic disturbance. After completing an investigation, Dana Lorsch, 53, of Fremont was arrested and jailed for third-degree domestic assault.
Man injured in a tractor crash just east of Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A man was injured on Friday afternoon in a tractor crash just east of Lincoln. Bennet Fire & Rescue responded just after 1 p.m. to an area near 190th Street and Yankee Hill Road, northeast of Bennet, on reports of an injury accident involving a tractor.
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