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Biden-Harris Administration announces $190M grant opportunity for payment programs that help private forest landowners address climate change
ORONO, Maine, July 25, 2024 — Today, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is making $190 million available to help private forest landowners adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change and retain working forestlands. This new investment, announced today...
Panhandle man arrested after shots fired
On Wednesday, July 25, at 6:37 a.m., law enforcement responded to a call at a rural residence approximately one mile east of Mitchell, NE. The reporting party, a female at home with her children, reported that a male was knocking at her back door, that he had a handgun, that he might be on drugs, and she thought he was trying to get into the house. She then reported hearing multiple shots fired, although none were fired into the house. A Scotts Bluff County Deputy was first to arrive on scene. He located the male nearby and took him into custody without incident. The male had a handgun in his possession but did not threaten the Deputy with it.
U.S. Senator: Secret Service declined use of drones before Trump rally
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator from Missouri Josh Hawley reported Thursday in a letter to Homeland Security Director Alejando Mayorkas, the night before the Butler, Pennsylvania Trump campaign rally, U.S. Secret Service repeatedly denied offers from a local law enforcement partner to utilize drone technology to secure the rally. As...
Lawmakers propose decade-long plan to reduce Nebraska K-12 property tax rates
LINCOLN — A new K-12 school funding proposal from a bipartisan segment of five urban and rural Nebraska lawmakers is being pitched as an alternative approach to provide tax relief. State Sen. Jana Hughes of Seward, a former school board member, introduced Legislative Bill 9 on Thursday. She has...
NPCC lands ten student-athletes on NJCAA All-Academic Teams
North Platte, Neb. - The National Junior College Athletic Association recognized 12,245 student-athletes from across the country for their dedication in the classroom last week. The Knights volleyball and women's basketball teams combined to land ten student-athletes on the 2023-24 NJCAA All-Academic Team lists. Those who achieved a GPA of...
Paxton native wins the 2024 "You Can Be A Star" singing competition
North Platte, Neb. - Twelve contestants from around the area made their way to the Lincoln County Fairgrounds Thursday afternoon to compete in the "You Can Be A Star" singing competition and Eben Rosentrater took home first place. Rosentrater is 21 years old and is a native of Paxton. He...
Fire crews battle two separate fires in Keith County
Ogallala, Neb. - Fire crews responded to two separate fire calls on Thursday with one fire call taking place in Ogallala city limits while the other fire was outside city limits. According to the Ogallala Volunteer Fire Department (OVFD), around 6:00am (MT) crews were dispatched to a garage fire. When...
National Grasslands Visitor Center Celebrates 30 Years with Grand Reopening
WALL, S.D. (July 25, 2024)— The National Grasslands Visitor Center (NGVC) will be celebrating it’s 30 year anniversary in a big way this summer. For the past three decades the NGVC has been inspiring visitors by telling the story of America’s Grasslands. The NGVC plans to celebrate this milestone by hosting a Grand Re-opening on Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday, August 9th.
Gov. Pillen Announces Appointment to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen announced the appointment of Kent McNeill to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. McNeill currently serves as CEO for the International Mountain Bicycling Association. He is the founder and former owner of High Bear, LLC and Midwest Cycling, LLC, and has experience working with federal, state, and local governments for the betterment of public lands and recreational opportunities.
Paws on the Platte auction taking place Friday at Pals Brewing Company
North Platte, Neb. - After months of anticipation, the Paws on the Platte community dog art auction is here! Twenty-six life-size dog statues will be bid on and sold Friday evening, July 26, at Pals Brewing Company. Proceeds from the auction go to support Paws-itive Partners Humane Society in North Platte.
Governor Pillen Appoints Interim Director to Nebraska State Historical Society
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has announced an interim appointment for director of the Nebraska State Historical Society. Cindy Drake will oversee the agency starting on July 25. She has served as a librarian with the Historical Society for 45 years. “Cindy is the right person to fill...
(Audio) 10th Annual Maxwell Wildcats Booster Club Golf Scramble tees off August 3rd
Maxwell, Neb. - The 10th Annual Maxwell Wildcats Booster Club 4 Person Golf Scramble is set to tee off Saturday, August 3rd at Lake Maloney Golf Course in North Platte. The cost is $280 per team and includes 18 holes, lunch and more. To sign up, contact Lake Maloney Golf Course at 308-532-9998 or contact Maxwell Public Schools at 308-582-4585 and ask for Dani.
Union Pacific Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results
Omaha, Neb. - Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) today reported 2024 second quarter net income of $1.7 billion, or $2.74 per diluted share. This compares to 2023 second quarter net income of $1.6 billion, or $2.57 per diluted share. Second Quarter Results. Second quarter earnings per diluted share of $2.74,...
Pillen promotes property tax plan to Nebraska school leaders
KEARNEY — Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen spent the morning before his special session on property tax relief pitching his proposal for the state takeover of K-12 funding to an audience that might not embrace it: school administrators. District superintendents and school leaders gathered in Kearney this week for an...
Final State Games Highlights and Statistic
Lincoln, Neb. — The 2024 Cornhusker State Games concluded Sunday, with 27 sports across venues in Lincoln, Omaha, Weeping Water, Raymond, and other locations. Overall, the Cornhusker State Games attracted 8,157 participants in 70 sports compared to 8,127 in 2023. Shooting sports brought in the most participants with 633. Track and Field drew 617, while Volleyball hosted 507 athletes. Ice Hockey and Basketball followed with 458 each.
(Audio) Sibling duo talks about the upcoming 4-H Livestock Sale and more!
North Platte, Neb. - Fair week is underway for Lincoln County and the Lincoln County Fairgrounds welcome in Lincoln, Logan and McPherson County 4-H'rs all week long to participate in different events. Taking Place Monday at the fairgrounds is the 4-H Livestock Sale with the buyer's lunch beginning at 12:00pm and the sale begins at 1:00pm. The sale will be a premium only.
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