Statement by Mark McHargue, President, Regarding Legislature’s Failure to Act on Property Tax Relief

LINCOLN, NEB. – “We are extremely disappointed the Nebraska Legislature was unable to deliver a property tax relief measure before closing out the 2024 legislative session. Nebraskans expected more and deserved better. Today, opponents of LB 388 helped ensure that property taxes will continue to increase on Nebraskans’ homes, farms,…

April RMI: Economy in Negative Territory with Record-High Farm Loans

For an eighth straight month, the overall Rural Mainstreet Index (RMI) sank below growth neutral, according to the April survey of bank CEOs in rural areas of a 10-state region dependent on agriculture and/or energy. Overall: The region’s overall reading for April increased to 45.8 from 38.0 in March, or its…

High school soccer scores

Boys Thursday (04/18/2024) Beatrice 3, Seward 2Bellevue East 2, Omaha North 1Bellevue West 3, Omaha Bryan 0Bennington 4, Blair 1Creighton Preparatory School 4, South Sioux City 1Crete 4, Norris 1Elkhorn 2, Madison 0Gretna East 3, Omaha Burke 0Hastings 3, Northwest 0Kearney Catholic 2, Columbus Lakeview 0Lexington 8, Aurora 0Millard North…

Nebraska Craft Brewery Board Seeks Project Proposals to Help Grow Industry

LINCOLN—“Grow Local. Brew Local. Buy Local.” That’s the mission statement of the Nebraska Craft Brewery Board and the inspiration behind growing the state’s craft brewery industry. To help achieve that mission, the Nebraska Craft Brewery Board is seeking project proposals from growers, industry organizations, state and local agencies, educational groups,…

Nebraska hemp acreage sees slight decline in 2023

Industrial hemp grown in open areas in Nebraska in 2023 totaled 280 acres, down 7% from 2022, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. Industrial hemp harvested in open areas totaled 270 acres, down 4% from last year. Nationally, the value of all industrial hemp production in the open…

Thursday Channel Final Bell with Mike Zuzolo with Global Commodity Analytics | 04/18/24

Exploring fuel & feed commodity market South American production & cash prices Weather Higher cattle ahead of COF report

Special session assured as property tax bill fails on final day in Nebraska Legislature

Nebraska lawmakers have adjourned sine die for the 2024 regular session, but the final day may have been more notable for the failure of certain bills to pass with the clock running out. A measure supported by Governor Jim Pillen to broaden the sales and use tax to reduce property…

KNEB.tv News: April 18, 2024

Today on KNEB.tv News: New grocery store opening in Mitchell early next month SBCo Commissioners table awarding bid for river bridge repairs Bluffs man charged with more than two dozen child sex crimes set to stand trial in August New political party approved for Nebraska NSP ticketing drivers going 90+…

University of Nebraska Presidential Candidate Jeffrey Gold Panhandle Visit Set for April 24

Priority candidate for the University of Nebraska President, Dr. Jeffrey Gold, will be at a public forum next Wednesday, April 24th at 3 p.m. at the Panhandle Research, Extension, and Education Center in Scottsbluff. The public, faculty, staff, and stakeholders will have the opportunity to meet Gold, ask questions, and…

April is National Safe Digging Month: simple rules to dig safely

As Nebraskans plan for spring, Black Hills Energy offers helpful tips to make sure you’re not the neighbor that knocks out the power – or worse – when doing spring projects like planting trees. Simple rules for safe digging at home and for contractors: Call 811 before you dig. This…