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Nebraska Panhandle farmers face devastating drought and staggering crop loss

Nebraska Panhandle, NE · 06-04

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Northeast Nebraska farmers race against time as extreme drought threatens newly planted crops

Concord, NE · 06-04

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Construction Projects Around the Nebraska Area Begin Today

Norfolk, NE- Multiple construction projects will begin today, with four projects around the northeast Nebraska area not expected to be completed until Fall 2026, or Spring 2027. From Laurel to N-116, work on US-20 includes concrete patching, asphalt paving and bridge repairs, with traffic controlled by flaggers and temporary signals....

Nebraska · 06-01
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Beef on demand: Nebraska farm debuts 24/7 vending machine

A Boone County, Nebraska, farm business has introduced a 24/7 meat vending machine to provide customers with around-the-clock access to locally raised beef products, according to a Norfolk Daily News report. The machine, operated by 2383 Farms in Albion, represents the latest step in the growth of the family-owned business,...

Albion, NE · 06-01
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Flood working hard for farmers

Nebraska first-district Congressman Mike Flood is working hard for farmers. That was one of his messages during a town hall on Tuesday at Norfolk’s Johnny Carson Theatre. A questioner asked Flood where Nebraska stands in what the questioner described as a – quote – “Trump world where farmers have hurt under both administrations.”

Nebraska · 05-28

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New solar project helps OPPD expand, diversify its generation portfolio

OPPD is taking another step to expand its generation portfolio with a new utility-scale solar project in Nebraska. The utility has entered into a power purchase agreement with Sandhills Energy for the Burt County Solar Project, a 250-megawatt (MW) solar facility in Burt County. Expected to be in service in 2029, the project will generate enough electricity to power approximately 50,000 homes.

Burt County, NE · 05-27

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NPPD Identifies Four Nebraska Cities for Potential Small Nuclear Reactor Project

Columbus, NE- The Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has narrowed down the search, identifying four communities across the state as top choices for a potential small nuclear reactor. According to the NPPD’s siting feasibility study, the four communities include Beatrice, Brownville, Sutherland and Norfolk were deemed the best suited to...

Nebraska · 05-25

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Nebraska Agronomist Turns Farm Labor Struggles Into New Hiring Platform

Ashley Babl is an agronomist who also farms and raises cattle with her parents and grandfather near Albion, Nebraska. When she couldn’t find a solution to her family’s struggle finding farm labor, she decided to create one. “Sometimes, we need extra help on the farm, and the people...

Albion, NE · 05-23

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NPPD identifies 4 Nebraska communities as potential small modular reactor sites

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) — Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has narrowed its search for a proposed small modular nuclear reactor site to four Nebraska communities: Beatrice, Brownville, Norfolk and Sutherland. NPPD has been studying possible locations for the next-generation reactor, known as a small modular reactor, or SMR...

Brownville, NE · 05-20

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NPPD Narrows Nuclear Reactor sites to Four including Sutherland

Sutherland, NE · 05-21

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NPPD identifies 4 Nebraska communities as potential small modular reactor sites

Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has narrowed its search for a proposed small modular nuclear reactor site to four Nebraska communities: Beatrice, Brownville, Norfolk and Sutherland.

Nebraska · 05-20

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NPPD identifies 4 Nebraska communities as potential small modular reactor sites

Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) has narrowed its search for a proposed small modular nuclear reactor site to four Nebraska communities: Beatrice, Brownville, Norfolk and Sutherland.

Nebraska · 05-20

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GPC agrees to acquire Fastwyre Broadband’s Nebraska operations

GPC has agreed to acquire Fastwyre Broadband’s Nebraska operations in communities like Blair, Fremont, Wayne, Bellevue, and Winnebago. Great Plains Communications (GPC) announced Tuesday it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire the Nebraska business of Fastwyre Broadband, the regional internet provider operated by American Broadband Holding Company. The...

Nebraska · 05-19

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Gas Leak Causes City Block To Be Evacuated

Black Hills Energy personnel repair a gas line in the alley behind the American Legion and Senior Center. Pierce Fire and Rescue personnel helped control traffic and evacuate people from building located in the area around a gas pipe leak last week.

Pierce, NE · 05-13

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Nebraska Farmer Builds Standout Soybean Crop by Managing Margins

Kenny Reinke is a fifth-generation farmer from Neligh, Neb., in the northeast part of the state. He grows corn, soybeans, rye, vetch, wheat, and milo. Reinke regularly competes in the University of Nebraska's Testing Ag Performance Solutions (TAPS) competition. Participants each have a plot on a UNL research farm in one of three locations around the state and compete in a variety of categories. They select their plot's insurance level, seed, population, and irrigation time. "There are a lot of different variables, and it really mirrors the actual farm environment," Reinke said. "It allows you to experiment a little bit without the risk on your whole farm."

Nebraska · 05-09

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Nebraska Bankers Association honors seven veteran bankers, one centennial bank at conventi

LINCOLN, Neb — Seven Nebraska bankers were honored for reaching 50 years of service, and one bank was recognized for a century of service during the Nebraska Bankers Association’s annual convention in La Vista on May 7. The association recognized the following bankers for 50 years of service:

Nebraska · 05-07

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Nebraska Bankers Association honors seven veteran bankers, one centennial bank at conventi

LINCOLN, Neb — Seven Nebraska bankers were honored for reaching 50 years of service, and one bank was recognized for a century of service during the Nebraska Bankers Association’s annual convention in La Vista on May 7. The association recognized the following bankers for 50 years of service:

Nebraska · 05-07