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Nebraska Corn Farmers To Invest Nearly $3.1 Billion to Plant 9.85 Million Acre

Nebraska Corn Farmers To Invest Nearly $3.1 Billion to Plant 9.85 Million Acre

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…
Larson to join League One Volleyball

Larson to join League One Volleyball

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…
Nebraska College Rodeo Results – Week of April 15th

Nebraska College Rodeo Results – Week of April 15th

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.…
Five Lancers compete in short go in Casper

Five Lancers compete in short go in Casper

The Lancers traveled to Casper, Wyoming for the Ropin’ and Riggin’ Days hosted by the Casper College Thunderbirds. Five college athletes representing EWC made it back for short go Sunday. In the team roping, two teams with EWC students found their way to Sunday. Brenna Herring of Veteran, Wyoming and…
More State Dollars Heading to Schools

More State Dollars Heading to Schools

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,…
Transportation sector officials raise awareness of roadway work zone safety

Transportation sector officials raise awareness of roadway work zone safety

The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT), the Associated General Contractors (AGC) Nebraska chapter, and partner contractors across the state are recognizing Work Zone Awareness Week, which occurs nationally from April 15-19. This national effort, sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), emphasizes simple actions everyone can take. “The safety of…
High school soccer scores

High school soccer scores

Monday (04/15/2024) Bellevue West 1, Gretna East 0 (SO)Bennington 3, Omaha Skutt Catholic 2Creighton Preparatory School 1, Omaha South 0 (SO)Elkhorn South 6, Omaha Burke 0Kearney 1, Lincoln Pius X 0Lincoln East 2, Columbus 0Lincoln High 1, Lincoln Northeast 0 (SO)Millard West 1, Omaha Buena Vista 0 (OT)Omaha Central 10,…
Agriculture Emissions Fall to Lowest Levels in 10 Years

Agriculture Emissions Fall to Lowest Levels in 10 Years

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…