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Leading indicator falls in March, rapid economic growth still expected
Nebraska’s leading economic indicator saw a decline during March, according to the most recent report from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The indicator, designed to predict economic activity six months into the future, fell 1.31% after a nearly 4% increase during February. “Taken together, the two monthly reports suggest that there…
Best in the West Track & Field – Notable performances and results
There were plenty of great performances at the Best in the West Track and Field Meet in Scottsbluff on Tuesday with one school in particular dominating the proceedings. Competing against the best the region has to offer it was Sidney High School front and center, as they had 14 first…
Scottsbluff Council OK’s Funding for 2024 USA Cycling Gravel National Championships
The Scottsbluff City Council has approved another year of funding to help the Valley play host to the U.S.A. Cycling Gravel National Championship. https://youtu.be/ZXZcyUW6IFQ Earlier this month, Aaron Raines approached the council with a $15,000 request. He said that following 2023's inaugural event, there should be a lot more fanfare…
Omaha falls to San Diego in five sets as Samedy makes Supernovas debut
SAN DIEGO, CA. - The Omaha Supernovas (12-7) fell to the San Diego Mojo (8-9) in a 25-19, 17-25, 22-25, 25-21, 8-15 five-set thriller Tuesday night at Viejas Arena. The result means the Supernovas and Mojo have split the season series at two wins apiece with each team winning its home matches. Olympian…
Scottsbluff girls win home Tennis Invite
On Tuesday the Scottsbluff girls tennis team topped a six team field to claim the title as they played host for their home invite. Scottsbluff was followed in the standings by North Platte in second while Alliance finished in third place. Gering (Blue team) finished fifth. Scottsbluff was led by…
Wyoming Spring Game in Cheyenne canceled due to threat of weather
LARAMIE, Wyo. (April 23, 2024) –Due to the forecast of rain and a wintry mix on Saturday, April 27 in Cheyenne, the Cowboy Football Spring Game at Okie Blanchard Stadium at Cheyenne East High School has been cancelled. Instead, Cowboy Football will host an open scrimmage that will be held…
Proposal to increase Nebraska’s corn checkoff rate passes
Leaders of the Nebraska corn industry successfully navigated the legislative process to secure increased financial support for corn-related initiatives. State Senator Terresa Ibach spearheaded efforts to introduce amendments to the Nebraska Corn Resources Act, proposing revisions to the corn fees levied on sales to bolster support for corn education, research,…
Ideas For Estate and Transition Planning: Gifting
For many farm and ranch families, bringing children or grandchildren into the operation is the ultimate goal. Successfully bringing additional family members into the operation may require some creativity as all parties need to maintain a viable standard of living. This series of articles will highlight ideas and tactics for…
Midweek woes continue for the Huskers
Lincoln-Nebraska couldn’t climb out of an early four-run deficit, as the Huskers fell 9-4 vs. Kansas on Tuesday night at Hawks Field at Haymarket Park. Nebraska (25-13) scored four runs on eight hits, while Kansas (22-15) totaled nine runs, 11 hits and an error. Tyler Stone led the way for…
Huskers sweep two from Iowa
The Nebraska softball team swept a doubleheader from Iowa on Tuesday at Bowlin Stadium, posting walk-off wins in both games. In game one, Bella Bacon had a walk-off two-out double in the eighth inning of Nebraska's 1-0 victory. Kaylin Kinney threw an 8.0-inning shutout in the circle. In game two,…