March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

LINCOLN – The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) invites all Nebraskans to celebrate Developmental Disabilities (DD) Awareness Month.

Corn Board internship opportunity in Washington, D.C.

LINCOLN — The Nebraska Corn Board (NCB) is seeking applicants to take part in an event management internship experience hosted in Washington, D.C. in conjunction with the U.S. Grains Council.

Work begins on N-92, near Archer

GRAND ISLAND — Weather permitting, began Monday on N-92 at reference post 368+69, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation.JMN Construction, LLC of Valley is the contractor for this project. Work includes bridge deck repairs, milling, asphalt overlay and joint replacement.

Rosno marks 25 years at Loup Power District

COLUMBUS — Chief Storekeeper Dave Rosno was recently recognized for 25 years of service to Loup Power District.As Chief Storekeeper, Rosno’s duties include purchasing and storing materials and stock for District projects across its multi-county service area.

WARRIOR SUPPORT

Fullerton was well-represented in Lincoln last week. The basketball team competed on the court, while the band performed during the game.

State Fair announces Stampede, Twisted Chrome Series

A new “figure” will join the lineup at the 2025 Nebraska State Fair, as the Twisted Chrome Series welcomes Crossroads Chaos: Nebraska’s Ultimate Figure 8 Showdown..

Boone-Nance Cattlemen plan annual banquet

ALBION — Boone-Nance Cattlemen are planning their annual banquet for Saturday, April 5, at the Event Center at the Boone County Fairgrounds in Albion.A social hour will begin at 6 p.m. followed by the prime rib dinner at 6:30 p.m.

USDA expediting $10 billion in direct economic assistance to agricultural producers

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, on National Agriculture Day, announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is issuing up to $10 billion directly to agricultural producers through the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP) for the 2024 crop year.

New stories of entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity on ‘What If… Nebraska’

LINCOLN — Nebraska Public Media’s series that highlights innovation, invention and discovery across the state returns with four new episodes showcasing the resilience and creativity that define Nebraskans.“What If… Nebraska” premieres at 9 p.m.

Nebraska Public Media channels now streaming free on Amazon Prime Video

LINCOLN — Nebraska Public Media is now streaming two of its five television channels for free on Amazon Prime Video.The Nebraska Public Media channel and the PBS KIDS 24/7 channel are now being offered as Prime Video channels accessible through Prime Video and Fire TV.