The Creighton University Rural Mainstreet Index measured above growth neutral in June for a fifth straight month. This is the first time since July 2015 the survey has recorded five straight months of overall indices above growth neutral, accordin... Read More

So far this summer the best legion team in the region has been the Alliance First National Spartans. The 22-3 Spartans this weekend are hosting the annual Clair Conley Memorial Tournament. It runs Friday through Sunday at Bower-Shankland Field. ... Read More

Hail storms, which hit northeastern Harlan county (Huntley) and many regions of Franklin county have wreaked havoc. While Extension research information could not prevent these storms, it might be helpful for those impacted to visit the new Nebraska ... Read More

Platte Valley Financial Service Companies has announced they have entered into a definitive agreement today to acquire American Bank of Sidney. Platte Valley Companies President and CEO Hod Kosman says PVC is pleased to add Sidney to their operati... Read More

A major fire in Alliance early Friday morning has destroyed the Vitalix building on the east edge of town. Firefighters responded to 2692 County Road 57 after one this morning to a blaze that was fully involved. Control of the fire was obtained ar... Read More

Statement from Steve Nelson, President of the Nebraska Farm Bureau:  “While not perfect, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 achieves many of the provisions sought by Nebraska Farm Bureau and its members in a farm bill. The House adopted le... Read More

Susan Littlefield reports on the latest in agriculture news. Story 1: NPPC Testifies on Thailand Trade Issue Story 2: Plant-Based Milk Alternatives Changing Dairy Market Story 2: Grant Awarded for Studying Livestock Antimicrobials Impact ... Read More

A woman has been given one to three years in prison for her role in a pasture rental scam in the northern Panhandle. Sioux County District Court records say 52-year-old Kelley Heller of Crawford was sentenced June 12 on a felony Conspiracy convict... Read More

CURTIS, Neb. — Like a rodeo, roping or Sandhills branding, an annual gathering of NCTA alumni can draw a crowd. It’s a fun social event held each June for friends and graduates of not only the ag college, but for alumni and families of the reg... Read More

Western Nebraska Community College athletes received national and regional academic accolades recently. Seventeen athletes earned NJCAA Academic honors while achieving a 3.60 grade point average or higher. WNCC had 33 athletes earn Region IX All-Aca... Read More