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Man Nabbed in Large Kimball County Drug Bust Avoids Prison
No prison time for a California man caught with more than 37 pounds of pot, a pound of mushrooms and a loaded handgun following a 2021 traffic stop in Kimball County. In March, a jury found 25-year-old Andrew Mendoza guilty on charges of: Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Deliver…
Great Plains Region College Rodeo Athletes Punch Their Tickets to CNFR
Athletes in the Great Plains Region wrapped up their regular season last weekend at the Cornhusker College Rodeo in Lincoln. The top three year-end finishers in each event will represent their schools at the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming this June. Here is a complete list of CNFR…
Lioness- PHS Pet of the Week
Meet Lioness- the Panhandle Humane Society's Featured Pet of the Week! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxbXOfPDJtM Just look at that gorgeous face, this beauty is Lioness! Lioness is roughly 3-years-old and declawed, she has to have one of the sweetest personalities she is honestly just a huge love bug that wants nothing more than…
Next UNL Heuermann Lecture to explore ag technology innovations
The agricultural landscape rapidly evolves, driven by advancements in technology and entrepreneurship. The next Heuermann Lecture, titled "Innovations in Agricultural Technology: Cultivating Tomorrow's Farms," will feature industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators to explore the cutting-edge solutions shaping the future of agriculture. The symposium is hosted by the Institute of Agriculture…
MPCC Rodeo Coach Aukai Kaai wins Great Plains Region Coach of the Year
The regular season of college rodeo wrapped up last weekend at the Cornhusker College Rodeo in Lincoln. Among the excitement of College National Finals Rodeo qualifications, the Great Plains Region bestowed honors on members and coaches within the region. Mid-Plains Community College's Aukai Kaai was named Coach of the Year,…
B-6 District Track & Field results with qualifiers for State
The B-6 District Track and Field meet was held in Ogallala on Tuesday with plenty of area kids showing well and qualifying for the State Meet next week in Omaha. The team district champions were the Sidney girls scoring 119 points while the McCook boys scored 111 points to take…
WNCC’s Donaldson signs to become a Black Bear at the University of Maine
Amiyah Donaldson spent just one season at Western Nebraska Community College and in that one year she accomplished plenty. One of the biggest things happened Tuesday night when the 5-foot-7 guard signed to continue playing at the University of Maine. “I am going to the University of Maine and I…
Pillen seeks federal disaster declaration for Panhandle counties
Following the Biden Administration's approval of a federal disaster declaration tied to tornadoes in eastern Nebraska, Governor Jim Pillen has requested a similar declaration for Panhandle counties impacted by winter storm conditions on April 6 and 7. The most significant damage was to power systems, with the five impacted utility…
Kansas Farm Bureau to honor mental health advocates with Rural Minds Matter awards
May is Mental Health Month, and in addition to Kansas Farm Bureau’s (KFB) resources available to farmers and ranchers who are experiencing stress at www.kfb.org/ruralmindsmatter, KFB is rolling out two mental health advocate awards to honor the important work of individuals who are dedicated to advocating for mental health in rural…
USDA Seeks Members for Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations for four positions on the Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production. USDA will accept nominations from May 7, 2024, to July 7, 2024. The 12-member Committee, which first convened in March 2022, is part of USDA’s efforts…
