Parts supplier for John Deere fined for illegally employing children

Parts supplier for John Deere fined for illegally employing children

The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of the Solicitor has secured a federal consent judgment mandating that a manufacturer of outdoor power equipment components for prominent firms such as John Deere, Toro, and Yamaha cease illegal employment of minors and adhere to federal child labor regulations moving forward. The judgment…
Nebraska Farm Bureau Backs Property Tax Relief Measure

Nebraska Farm Bureau Backs Property Tax Relief Measure

LINCOLN, NEB. – The Nebraska Farm Bureau (NEFB) is backing legislation that would provide significant tax reform and major property tax relief for Nebraskans. Legislative Bill (LB) 388 is a key piece of a broader tax reform package working its way through the Nebraska Legislature. “Whether you own a home,…
Letter Asks for E15 Emergency Waiver

Letter Asks for E15 Emergency Waiver

Groups like the Renewable Fuels Association, Growth Energy, the National Corn Growers Association, and others sent a letter on E15 to the Environmental Protection Agency. The groups are asking Administrator Michael Regan to swiftly issue an emergency waiver for E15 sales. “New and ongoing world conflicts continue to pose risks…
High School Baseball Scores 3-27-24

High School Baseball Scores 3-27-24

Wednesday (03/27/2024) Bellevue West 4, Millard South 1Gretna East 40, Omaha Buena Vista 1Lincoln East 4, Creighton Preparatory School 3Lincoln Southeast 3, Gretna 2Omaha Bryan 22, Omaha Benson 0Omaha Central 6, Bellevue East 5Omaha Skutt Catholic 8, Omaha Roncalli Catholic 7Omaha Westside 14, Omaha South 4Omaha Westview 15, Omaha Northwest…
Creighton Softball blanked by Drake

Creighton Softball blanked by Drake

DES MOINES, Iowa -- Creighton Softball suffered an 8-0 road loss at Drake on Wednesday, March 27. With the loss the Bluejays fell to 18-14 on the season, while Drake climbed to 13-13.Drake scored in four of the six frames as the Bulldogs took a 1-0 lead in the second,…
Northeast Baseball takes Doubleheader from Ellsworth

Northeast Baseball takes Doubleheader from Ellsworth

NORFOLK, Neb. – The Northeast Community College baseball team returned to Norfolk Veterans Memorial Field in Norfolk Wednesday for a doubleheader with Ellsworth Community College. The Hawks swept the Panthers by final scores of 7-3 and 15-3 to improve to 6-1 in conference play. Northeast (19-11, 6-1 ICCAC) received votes…
Supernovas Sign Nebraska Native Kyla Swanson to Practice Squad 

Supernovas Sign Nebraska Native Kyla Swanson to Practice Squad 

OMAHA, Neb. - The Omaha Supernovas have reunited with Nebraska native and middle blocker Kyla Swanson who officially signed as a practice player for the Supernovas. A Wahoo graduate, Swanson returns to Omaha after competing in the Puerto Rican League with Mets de Guaynabo.  Swanson was drafted by the Supernovas as the 35th pick in…
Unlawful to Place Campaign Signs on State’s Right-of-Way

Unlawful to Place Campaign Signs on State’s Right-of-Way

March 27, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) — The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) is reminding the public that it is unlawful to place political campaign signs, or any signs, on state highway and interstate right-of-way. This includes intersections, medians, entrance and exit ramps, sidewalks and the ditches and lands that make up the…