State cattlemen foundation awards over $59,000 in scholarships

LINCOLN — Today, the Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation (NCF) announced they awarded over $59,000 in scholarships to help the next generation of the agriculture industry in their academic pursuits. The scholarships were awarded to fifty-five distinguished students.

Ceresco police officer killed in the line of duty

LINCOLN  — The Nebraska State Patrol is heartbroken to announce the passing of Ceresco Police Officer Ross Bartlett. Bartlett also served as an investigator for the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services.

Troopers Arrest One After Multi-County Pursuit

LINCOLN  — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from multiple other law enforcement agencies, arrested a Lincoln man following a pursuit that crossed three counties overnight.At approximately 11:30 p.m., Monday, NSP was notified that Butler County Sheriff’s Deputies were in...

Juanita Mireles-Pittman wins Sheaf of Wheat Award

COLUMBUS — Columbus Community Hospital recently presented Juanita “Pie” Mireles-Pittman with the Sheaf of Wheat Award for hospital employees who make lasting impressions on patients or their families.Mireles-Pittman is a certified nursing assistant (CNA) in the hospital’s senior behavioral health...

Unlawful to place campaign signs on state’s right-of-way

Central Valley Ag Delivers Value to Member-Owners in the Form of $2 Million in Equity Redemptions

YORK — Central Valley Ag (CVA) reinforces its commitment to its farmer-owners by returning nearly $2 million in age-based equity.

Young Nebraskans win writing competition

Nebraska students competed for the twenty-fifth year in the annual Letters About Literature competition. They wrote to tell an author about how books can make a difference in a young person’s life.

CCC tuition, fees stay the same for next year

GRAND ISLAND — Central Community College students will not see an increase in the cost of tuition and fees for 2024-25.

Wayne State planetarium to discuss eclipse

WAYNE — Wayne State College is inviting the public to a special weekend of planetarium shows about solar and lunar eclipses Friday through Sunday, April 5-7, and to eclipse viewing parties Monday, April 8.All Fred G. Dale Planetarium shows are free and open to the public, but free-will donations...