Annual Tractor and Equipment Safety Training Dates Announced for May and June

The Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health (CS-CASH) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health, in collaboration with Nebraska Extension, has announced the dates for its annual tractor and equipment safety training courses.

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.During March, DHHS highlights the importance of giving all individuals meaningful opportunities to...

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.

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.The event will include a live auction and raffle drawings as well of...

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. CT, Wednesday, March 26 and continues Wednesdays April...

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.

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.During March, DHHS highlights the importance of giving all individuals meaningful opportunities to...

Cornhusker PPD customers give $5,700 to help their communities

Cornhusker Power Goodwill Fund trustees awarded $5,700 to 23 organizations at the February 3 meeting. Cornhusker Public Power District CEO/GM Clay Gibbs said, “These organizations are doing great things in the community, and we are very proud to be a part of it.