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Nebraska Auctioneer Awarded Top Honors at World Livestock Auctioneer Championship Qualifier

A day of competitive bid-calling in California’s Central Valley produced 10 qualifiers for the World Livestock Auctioneer Championship. Led by Seth Schneider, Hershey, Neb., the group advances to the semifinals at Cattlemen’s Livestock Market in Galt, Calif., in June. For the champion, a childhood fascination with auctioneering has...

Hershey, NE · 10d

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A ‘green’ ammonia facility in Nebraska announced by JD Vance still needs local approval

New fertilizer production facilities announced by Vice President JD Vance last week still have significant local hurdles to clear before construction can begin. At a rally in North Platte, Vance said both Nebraska plants will be built by TalusAg, an Austin, Texas-based startup. The projects are part of an 11-state project by the company that’s receiving almost $100 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

North Platte, NE · 9d
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Kristy Bartak receives statewide Trailblazer Award for Women in Banking

Kristy Bartak, executive vice president and chief financial officer at Nebraska State Bank & Trust Company in Broken Bow, Callaway, and Merna, has been recognized for her leadership in banking and her contributions to the local community. Bartak received the 2026 Alice Dittman Trailblazer Award for Women in Banking from...

Nebraska · 9d
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Agricultural manufacturer to lease space from Nebraska port authority

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The Nebraska International Port of the Plains is moving forward with a new commercial lease agreement with a Nebraska-based agricultural manufacturer. During its meeting, port officials discussed and considered a lease agreement with Wearparts before approving it. Wearparts is an American manufacturer and supplier of...

Nebraska · 11d
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North Platte Planning Commission approves South Dewey Street subdivision

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The North Platte Planning Commission discussed and approved a proposed subdivision at 821 South Dewey Street, known as Virginia’s First Addition. The application, submitted by Randy Boettger, involves property located in a B-2 Highway Commercial District and includes several lots. The proposal calls for...

North Platte, NE · 10d

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Vacant western Nebraska school to become 40 apartments

Keith County, NE · 12d

North Platte Post

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Vice President Announces $1.3 Billion Fertilizer Manufacturing Investment in Nebraska

North Platte, NE - Vice President JD Vance announced a $1.3 billion investment in domestic fertilizer manufacturing during a rally Thursday at the D&N Event Center in North Platte. Vance said the investment will support American agriculture and manufacturing, with Talus Ag among two companies receiving funding. Talus Ag plans...

North Platte, NE · 15d

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Dawson County weekly real estate transactions, Oct. 16-23

LEXINGTON — The Dawson County Register of Deeds released the weekly real estate transactions from the week of Oct. 16-23. Douglas D. Kittle and Stephani J. Kilttle, to Monte Gregg and Roxann Gregg, Lot 45, North Shore, Johnson Lake, being a part of Section 32, Township 9 North, Range 22 West of the 6th P.M., Dawson County, $1,958.80 revenue.

Dawson County, NE · 15d

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Vance: Fertilizer manufacturing plants coming to Nebraska

Much of the fertilizer farmers need comes through the Straits of Hormuz, but maybe not for long. During a speech on Thursday in North Platte, Vice President J.D. Vance announced a $1.3 billion investment in domestic fertilizer manufacturing in the Cornhusker State. "What this means, not just for Nebraska but...

Nebraska · 15d

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This Nebraska Quilt Shop Packs In So Many Designer Fabrics That A Quick Stop Isn’t Enough

One quilter planned an overnight stay around a single fabric shop. That shop sits in western Nebraska, and the detour apparently made perfect sense. The shelves carry Tilda, Charlie Harper, Figo, Cotton and Steel, and Ryan Blakely prints. There’s extra-wide minky, stacks of flannel, and wool project kits waiting their turn.

North Platte, NE · 19d

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Vance visits North Platte, announces $1.3 billion investment

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KLKN) — On Oct. 22, Vice President JD Vance visited North Platte to speak at a midterm rally. One of the biggest things Vance announced was an investment into Nebraska’s economy. “I am proud to announce $1.3 billion of investment in domestic fertilizer manufacturing, right...

North Platte, NE · 16d

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Development: Busy year for construction in North Platte

So far this year, the value of construction projects underway in North Platte since Jan. 1 have to a total value of $35.8 million. According to other city records, 147 building permits have been issued. In addition to those projects this year, others have carried over from 2025 or even...

North Platte, NE · 18d

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Council considers land sales, paving assessments

City officials were preparing to sell 1.28 acres of property near Walker Road and Victoria Lane Tuesday, but changed their minds at the city council meeting. The 1.28-acre property was on the verge of being sold to Beveridge, Inc. Beveridge owns neighboring property. A new decision was reached after a 24-minute closed session during the council meeting.

North Platte, NE · 17d

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Nebraska Sheep and Goat Producers annual conference to be held Nov. 6-7 near North Platte

Join the Nebraska Sheep and Goat Producers for the annual conference on Nov. 6-7 in North Platte. The conference will feature two tours with local producers on Friday and will host the annual meeting and banquet in the evening. The conference will continue Saturday, Nov. 7, with a variety of...

North Platte, NE · 16d

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Vance announces investment in domestic fertilizer manufacturing in Nebraska

JD Vance became the first vice president to visit North Platte, campaigning for Sen. Pete Ricketts and Gov. Jim Pillen.

Nebraska · 16d

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Dawson County weekly real estate transactions, Oct. 9-16

LEXINGTON — The Dawson County Register of Deeds released the weekly real estate transactions from Friday, Oct. 9 through Friday, Oct. 16. Christopher J. Stoddard and Emily R. McMichael, to Scott Bahe and Linda Bahe, Lots 15, 16, 17 and 18, Block 7, Hiles and Reynolds Addition to the City of Gothenburg, Dawson County, $531.20 revenue.

Dawson County, NE · 19d

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City of Lexington ratifies purchase of former Tyson property near facility, including wastewater treatment plant

LEXINGTON — The City of Lexington ratified the purchase of property from Tyson Foods near the former facility, including the wastewater treatment plant during their meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 13. The approval of the purchase had been authorized by the council in April and the action during Tuesday’s meeting...

Lexington, NE · 24d

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KNOP-TV investing in Downtown North Platte with new studio in the Canteen District

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - KNOP-TV announced it will relocate its studio to Parkade Plaza at 227 E. 6th Street in downtown North Platte’s Canteen District. Gray Media says the move reflects continued investment in KNOP-TV, its staff and the North Platte community the station has served since it first went on the air in December 1958.

North Platte, NE · 23d

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Where will they go? Feeders say price has dropped with packing plant closures

Since he graduated high school in 1973, Larry Queen has fed cattle every year. “We’re not cow-calf people, we’re not backgrounders, we’re finishers,” said the Ohio farmer who buys hay and supplement and feeds home-raised corn to cattle in a small lot on his farmstead. Larry...

Lexington, NE · 29d