Southeast Nebraska Community Band Celebrates 30 Years with Band Concert at VanHorne Park

The Southeast Nebraska Community Band is making their 30th year a memorable one with a series of concerts across the state throughout 2024.

TSCI inmate death

June 21, 2024 (Tecumseh, Neb.) – Luis Gonzalez #76716, age 53, died today at the Tecumseh State Correctional Institution (TSCI).Gonzalez’s sentence began on October 15, 2012. He was serving a 30 to 35 year sentence out of Adams County for first degree sexual assault of a child.

Healing FromTraumatic Events is an Ongoing Journey

Lincoln – Throughout June, the Department of Health and Human Services recognizes the importance of spreading awareness and resources related to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Experiencing or witnessing a life-threatening event can impact individuals of all ages for various amounts of time.

Donations hint at likely two-way showdown on abortion this fall

Protests erupted last year in the State Capitol Rotunda during debate over the Let Them Grow Act and the Preborn Child Protection Act.

USDA Reminds Nebraska Producers to File Crop Acreage Reports

Lincoln, Nebraska, June 18, 2024 – Agricultural producers in Nebraska should make an appointment with their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office as soon as possible to complete crop acreage reports before the applicable deadline after planting is complete.

FSA Seeking Nominations for Farmers and Ranchers to Serve on Local County Committees

WASHINGTON, June 17, 2024 – Nominations are now being accepted for farmers and ranchers to serve on local U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees. These committees make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally.

1929 Ford Model AA to enjoy Second Retirement at Johnson Co. Museum

Dan and Cindy (Bartles) Svoboda recently made their generosity known by donating a fully restored 1929 Ford Model AA truck to the Johnson County Historical Society.Arthur Bartles, Cindy’s father, of rural Elk Creek purchased the truck on January 26, 1929 from Wherry Ford in Tecumseh.

6,600-plus named to spring UNL Deans’ List

LINCOLN, NE (06/21/2024)- More than 6,600 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students have been named to the Deans’ List for the spring semester of the 2023-24 academic year.Qualification for the Deans’ List varies among the eight undergraduate colleges and the Explore Center.

Tar Spot Confirmed in Richardson Co.

UNL Plant Pathologist Dr. Tamra Jackson- Ziems and her team recently confirmed tar spot in Richardson County, just north of Falls city. The disease infestation is in very low levels, but it is important to begin scouting your corn field. The Corn ipmPIPE helps track the appearance of tar spot.

2024 Nebraska Beef Ambassador Contest Winners

LINCOLN, NE (June 19, 2024) - Nebraska Cattlemen’s NCW - Consumer Education and Promotion Committee is pleased to announce the results of the 2024 Beef Ambassador Contest.