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Photo by Chabella Guzman A farmer walks a weedy sugar beet field at a weed tour in June at the UNL Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center in Scottsbluff.

Photo by Chabella Guzman A farmer walks a weedy sugar beet field at a weed tour in June at the UNL Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center in Scottsbluff.

‘Palmer amaranth in the West’ symposium scheduled in March

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
The Western Society of Weed Science will host a free symposium on Palmer amaranth on Thursday, March 7, at the Grand Hyatt in Denver, Colo. The symposium will be held during the society’s annual meeting.
Photo by Erika Pritchard, UNK Communications Robert Dyer, CEO of Cozad Community Health System, meets with health science students Tuesday during the Hospital Partners Networking Event at UNK.

Photo by Erika Pritchard, UNK Communications Robert Dyer, CEO of Cozad Community Health System, meets with health science students Tuesday during the Hospital Partners Networking Event at UNK.

‘These facilities want to recruit our students’: UNK program creates connections with rural hospitals

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
By Tyler Ellyson, UNK Communications University of Nebraska at Kearney health science students are a hot commodity.With a statewide workforce shortage, health care facilities across Nebraska are looking to Lopers to fill their current and future needs.
Photo by Chabella Guzman Figuring out the best manure application plan for their fields are Sam Cares, left, and Lance Chandler at the recent Nebraska Extension “Manure Better” with land application training.

Photo by Chabella Guzman Figuring out the best manure application plan for their fields are Sam Cares, left, and Lance Chandler at the recent Nebraska Extension “Manure Better” with land application training.

‘Manure Better’ workshop focuses on correct application and its impact

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
By Chabella Guzman UNL PREEC communications Tootsie rolls, a five-gallon bucket, and a plastic drop cloth were all part of the handson training at the Nebraska Extension workshop “Manure Better” with land application training on Feb.
Photo by Chabella Guzman University of Nebraska-Lincoln Jenny Keshwani, a science literacy specialist, chats with students at a November career day in Scottsbluff.

Photo by Chabella Guzman University of Nebraska-Lincoln Jenny Keshwani, a science literacy specialist, chats with students at a November career day in Scottsbluff.

PREEC Student Scholarship accepting applicants

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
The University of Nebraska – Lincoln Panhandle Research, Extension and Education Center will again offer the “Panhandle Research, Extension and Education Center Student Scholarship.” Two scholarships of $1000 each will be awarded. The application period will be open from March 1 to April 15, 2024.

Laptop checkout program offered to students

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
ByTena L. Cook, CSC Marketing Coordinator Chadron State College has initiated a student laptop checkout program to help meet students’ technology needs.Chief Information Officer Ann Burk said CSC President Ron K. Patterson initiated the project.
Courtesy Photo St. Thomas More senior and Sheridan County native Marcus Stouffer signed his Letter of Intent to play football at Black Hills State on February 22. Joining Stouffer for the occasion included: (L-R) St. Thomas More Coach Joe Gutierrez, Kelly Stouffer, Barb Stouffer, Marcus Stouffer, Maci Stouffer, and Max Stouffer.

Courtesy Photo St. Thomas More senior and Sheridan County native Marcus Stouffer signed his Letter of Intent to play football at Black Hills State on February 22. Joining Stouffer for the occasion included: (L-R) St. Thomas More Coach Joe Gutierrez, Kelly Stouffer, Barb Stouffer, Marcus Stouffer, Maci Stouffer, and Max Stouffer.

Stouffer signs to play at the next level for Black Hills State

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
On Thursday, February 22, St. Thomas More senior Marcus Stouffer signed his Letter of Intent to continue his football career at Black Hills State University in Spearfish, S.D.Stouffer is the son of Kelly and Barb Stouffer who live north of Rushville in northern Sheridan County.
Photo by Scott Bidroski The steps that have just been installed are having some issues with puddling and freezing of water. This topic was discussed at length during the most recent Rushville City Council meeting.

Photo by Scott Bidroski The steps that have just been installed are having some issues with puddling and freezing of water. This topic was discussed at length during the most recent Rushville City Council meeting.

Safety concerns with new construction on Library steps hot topic during Council mtg.

News Staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
By Scott Bidroski The Rushville City Council met for their regular monthly meeting on Monday, February 26. The meeting began at 6:00 p.m.Mayor Amanda Haller, Curt Gilchrist, Mark Loosvelt,, and Shelby Milliken were all present for the meeting. Clint Anderson was marked as absent.
Capitol View

Capitol View

Capitol View

Handing Out Property Tax Cuts? I’ll Take One
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
By J.L. Schmidt - Statehouse Correspondent - The Nebraska Press Association With the short session of the Nebraska Legislature slightly more than half over, repeat after me: When it comes to taxation, it’s all about whose ox is getting gored.
Courtesy Photo Hay Springs junior Dylan Young drove his tractor to school in celebration of National FFA Week.

Courtesy Photo Hay Springs junior Dylan Young drove his tractor to school in celebration of National FFA Week.

Hawks FFA celebrates National FFA Week

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
By Julia Russell, Hay Springs FFA Reporter This past week, the Hay Springs Future Farmers of America (FFA) Chapter celebrated National FFA week.Throughout the week, students dressed up, played games, and learned about FFA.
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