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Growing for Market Statewide Program to be held in Scottsbluff
Nebraska Extension educators and fellow growers across four different locations in Nebraska will offer a program entitled “Growing for Market Statewide” in September and October. Anyone interested in growing produce and selling at farmer’s markets, direct consumer sales, or with Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) groups is invited to attend.
Youth Tour: Nebraska Students Embark on a Leadership Journey in Washington, D.C.
In June, public power districts and electric cooperatives across the U.S. sent groups of high school students to Washington, D.C., for the 2024 National Rural Electric Cooperative Youth Tour. Nebraska sent 17 students and two chaperones, representing Nebraska public power districts and electric cooperatives. While in D.C., Nebraska’s Youth Tour...
Tabitha Offers a Variety of Support Groups in September
Tabitha, Nebraska’s industry-leading Senior Care provider, offers a variety of support groups throughout Hall, Hamilton, Merrick, Clay, Buffalo, Kearney and surrounding counties. Helpful for many people processing their grief, grief groups give participants the opportunity to connect with others who are experiencing kindred feelings of loss. Tabitha offers online...
Congressional delegation airs problems and prospects
Nebraska’s U.S. senators and congressmen touched on a variety of problems and prospects Thursday in their annual Chamber of Commerce-sponsored presentation at the SAC museum near Ashland. Speaking to an audience of hundreds in a hanger flanked by historic warplanes, members of the congressional delegation answered questions and highlighted...
'They took his life': Omaha man blames scammers for father's suicide
OMAHA, Neb. — Austin Thompson's dad always called. "He'd just call to hear my voice," Austin said. Austin lives in Omaha, while his dad, Monte, lives in Graettinger, Iowa. "He's like, 'I don't want to bug you,'" Austin said. "And I'm like, 'Dad, you're not bugging me. I like when you call.'"
Grotrian grand slam lifts Pioneers past Ralston
Reese Grotrian’s two-out grand slam home run put Nebraska City in position to top Ralston, 12-9, in home opening action on Tuesday, Aug. 27. The Pioneers were down early in the game, 2-0, when Hanna Marth smashed a two-run home run that tied the game and sparked the Pioneers to post five runs in the frame for a 5-2 lead.
Sturdevant selected as superintendent of Agate Fossil Beds, Scotts Bluff N. M.
OMAHA, Neb. — The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Jay Sturdevant as the superintendent of Scotts Bluff National Monument and Agate Fossil Beds National Monument located in western Nebraska. Sturdevant is currently serving as the integrated resources division lead at Pearl Harbor National Monument and Honouliuli National Historic...
Alumni of Omaha Benson High School want to help rebuild baseball program
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - There were glory days for Benson High School Baseball. The 1974 team won the state championship. At one time, the Benson Bunnies were very competitive on the diamond. “They were championship caliber,” said Paul Brown, the president of the Benson High School Foundation. “They had kids...
Gas truck crashes south of Lincoln, spilling about 100 gallons
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A gas truck rolled over Thursday evening south of Lincoln. The crash was reported just after 6 p.m. near 54th Street and Bennet Road near Roca. About 100 gallons of gas spilled out of the truck, according to the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office. The...
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