When people think of structural engineering perils, they tend to imagine big-city bridges, skyscrapers and the like, but rural America has key vulnerabilities that could cause major economic upheaval regionally and even nationally. A University of Nebraska–Lincoln researcher is focusing on a specific piece of structural engineering so ubiquitous across…
Two Beemer men were involved in a Jeep/Tractor Accident on the 20A link just after 10:30 Monday morning. According to a press release from the Cuming County Sheriff's Office, both men were southbound just south of the 20A and P Rd intersection when the Jeep Cherokee, driven by 88-year-old Robert…
LINCOLN, Neb. – Nebraska corn farmers will plant 9.85 million acres of corn in 2024 according to the March Prospective Plantings report released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). If these planting estimates hold up, Nebraska corn farmers will invest nearly 3.1 billion dollars into the state’s economy over…
League One Volleyball (LOVB) announced on Tuesday morning that Jordan Larson, one of the most accomplished players of her generation, has joined LOVB’s pro league and will anchor LOVB Omaha Volleyball, alongside fellow former Husker Justine Wong-Orantes. Larson’s role at the University of Nebraska will remain unchanged for the upcoming…
College rodeo athletes hit the trail this past weekend, competing at various rodeos in their respective regions. Nebraska teams and Nebraska native athletes in the Great Plains, Central Plains, and Central Rocky Mountain regions found success in multiple events. The following results outline how NEBRASKA rodeo teams and NEBRASKA athletes performed over the weekend.…
State aid to Nebraska school systems distributed through the Tax Equity and Educational Opportunities Support Act (TEEOSA) will equal $1.16 billion for school year 2024-25, up $83 million from this school year according to the Nebraska Department of Education. TEEOSA aid includes equalization aid, allocated income tax rebate, option funding,…
America’s farmers and ranchers are leading the way in greenhouse gas emission reduction through voluntary conservation efforts and market-based incentives. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990-2022. The report shows American agriculture reduced emissions by almost 2% from 2021 to 2022, the…
Monday (04/15/2024) Adams Central 11, Centennial 1Auburn 29, Omaha Benson 0Bellevue West 1, Lincoln Southwest 0Blair 7, Omaha Gross Catholic 4Creighton Preparatory School 3, Lincoln Pius X 1Elkhorn 3, Lincoln Northwest 2Elkhorn North 12, Bennington 0GACC-WPB 14, Tekamah-Herman 4Lincoln East 13, Papillion-LaVista 5Lincoln Northeast 4, Lincoln High 1Malcolm 13, Plattsmouth…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) announced his constituent casework staff will be hosting Mobile Office Hours around the state. At Mobile Office Hours, Ricketts’ staff will be on-site to assist Nebraskans with their casework needs. If Nebraskans can’t get an answer in a timely manner or feel they have been treated unfairly, Ricketts and…
SEWARD, Neb. -- After coming up short in game one, the College of Saint Mary softball team scored their first conference victory in game two of their Great Plains Athletic Conference double-header at Concordia University on Monday evening. Regarding her team's performance, Coach Carolyn Todd Bray raved, "I'm so proud…
