Engel Named Next Executive Director of Nebraska Innovation Campus

Engel Named Next Executive Director of Nebraska Innovation Campus

 Kate Engel, an experienced leader in university-based research campus operations, has been named executive director of the Nebraska Innovation Campus Development Corporation, effective May 1. NICDC is the 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation that oversees Nebraska Innovation Campus. Engel assumes the permanent role after serving one year as interim executive director. She…
Huskers claim series against Gophers

Huskers claim series against Gophers

The Nebraska offense recorded six hits and drove in four runs with two outs, as the Huskers clinched the weekend series at Minnesota with a 7-3 win over the Gophers on Saturday afternoon at Siebert Field in Minneapolis. Nebraska (30-15, 12-5 Big Ten) scored seven runs on 12 hits, while…
Nebraska Groundwater Levels Continue to Decline After Several Years of Drought

Nebraska Groundwater Levels Continue to Decline After Several Years of Drought

Groundwater levels in much of Nebraska continue to decline after several years of prolonged drought, according to the most recent statewide groundwater level report from the Conservation and Survey Division in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's School of Natural Resources. Of the 4,822 wells measured statewide, 85% exhibited declines from spring…
Husker Volleyball sweeps Denver in Spring Match at Kearney

Husker Volleyball sweeps Denver in Spring Match at Kearney

KEARNEY - In front of a capacity crowd at the Health and Sports Center Saturday afternoon, the Nebraska Volleyball team downed Denver in their spring match in straight sets (25-13, 25-12, 25-15). Final point in third set to give the Huskers the win. Tickets were sold out in only 46…
Celebrate National Beef Month with Good Eats

Celebrate National Beef Month with Good Eats

By Pablo Loza, Nebraska Extension feedlot management and nutrition specialist Starting with the most casual day-to-day meals, steaks with a salad, mashed potatoes, or fries are the number one pick for your fast-track lunch option. In the same category, but with slightly more fabrication comes “milanesa,” a way to prepare…
Local Kiwanis clubs award scholarships to area seniors

Local Kiwanis clubs award scholarships to area seniors

The Scottsbluff and Gering Kiwanis Clubs recently announced the scholarship awardees from area high schools in the county. A large group of eight of the scholarship winners were treated to lunch at the weekly Scottsbluff Kiwanis Club this past Thursday, and in all, 13 awards for high school seniors headed…
District Baseball Scores 5-3-24

District Baseball Scores 5-3-24

Friday (05/03/2024) Beatrice 2, Concordia/Brownell Talbot/Omaha Christian Academy 0Bellevue East 17, Omaha Buena Vista 0Blair 2, Platte Valley 1Central City/Centura 1, Omaha Roncalli Catholic 0Columbus 5, Omaha Burke 0Douglas County West 2, Lincoln Lutheran 1Elkhorn North 2, Omaha Skutt Catholic 1Gretna East 3, North Platte 1Lincoln Christian 5, Auburn 0Lincoln…