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Center Pivot Irrigation Management short courses are planned for Scottsbluff and three other Nebraska sites in February to help producers enhance the value of water through advanced irrigation management practices. The Scottsbluff course is Feb. 9 at the Panhandle Research and Extension Center, 4502 Avenue I, Scottsbluff. There is no cost to attend, however participants are asked to register so that adequate materials and meals will be available. To register call (308)-632-1276 or email [email protected] Other short courses have been planned...
Training for private pesticide applicators whose certification will expire in 2015 will be offered on Tuesday, Jan. 20 in Sidney at the Country Inn & Suites. The training is also for people who would like to become certified as a private pesticide applicator for the first time. The training will be offered at 1 p.m. Contact the Nebraska Extension office at (308) 254-4455 for additional training locations in the Panhandle and other options for pesticide certification....
The latest results from crop and livestock research at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s High Plains Ag Lab near Sidney, faculty positions update and building plans will be shared with the HPAL advisory board and the public at the annual research update scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 27. The meeting will take place from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. at the Sidney Campus of Western Nebraska Community College. For questions, call the High Plains Ag Lab at (308) 254-3918. The public is welcome. Agenda topics include: • Welcome by HPAL Advisory Board chai...
No-till weed management will be one of the focus areas of the “Farming In The Margins” workshop at the Clarion Inn & Conference Center on Feb. 18 in Garden City, Kan. Some of the topics include: Randy Anderson, research agronomist at the North Central Agriculture Research Laboratory in Brookings, S.D., has been working on ecologically based pest management in cropping systems. This approach requires looking at the biological aspects of weed dynamics, diverse crop rotation effects on weed populations and using living plants as a weed sup...
The Peetz High School boys’ basketball team traveled to Fleming for a battle for the top spot in the Class 1A North Central on Friday. The host Wildcats found home cooking to their liking in a convincing 67-45 win. Peetz put itself in trouble from the opening tip when it opened with with a shaky start. The Bulldogs fell into a 38-16 hole after the first 16 minutes. While the Bulldogs played the Wildcats even the rest of the way, the die had already been cast over the first half. At one point the ‘Dogs managed to get within 10 in the third qua...
LINCOLN, Neb. – As part of its continuing effort to reduce the number of serious injury and fatality crashes on state roadways, the Nebraska State Patrol will begin a six-month long initiative focusing on teen drivers and seat belt usage. Beginning this month and continuing through the end of June, the agency will provide educational programs utilizing its rollover simulators, seat belt convincers and driving simulator. The educational programs are made possible thanks in part to a $24,500 grant from the Nebraska Office of Highway Safety. A...
Nebraska residents can ring in the New Year with 10 free, flowering trees by joining the Arbor Day Foundation during January. By becoming part of the nonprofit foundation, new members will receive two Sargent crabapples, three American redbuds, two Washington hawthorns and three white flowering dogwoods. "These beautiful trees will give your home in Nebraska lovely flowers with pink, yellow and white colors," said Matt Harris, chief executive of the foundation. "These trees are perfect for...
LINCOLN, Neb. – While a Sunday afternoon at the ball park may seem far away, the time is here for seventh- and eighth-graders to enter the 13th annual “Why I Want to Go to College” writing contest sponsored by the Nebraska State Treasurer’s Office and the Omaha Storm Chasers, State Treasurer Don Stenberg said this week. Twelve winners will be recognized at the May 10 Storm Chasers game at Werner Park in Papillion, Neb. Three winners will be chosen in each of Nebraska’s three U.S. Congressional districts, and three winners will be selected...
Original short stories by Nebraska authors are being accepted for the 2015 Bess Streeter Aldrich Foundation’s short story contest. Story length should be 1,000-2,000 words (there is no minimum word requirement for the Intermediate category) and submissions should be written in the wholesome spirit displayed by Bess Streeter Aldrich in her works. No essays, please. A list of books by the author which entrants can read to become familiar with her work is available on the Foundation’s website, www.BessStreeterAldrich.org. Prizes will be awa...
ASSOCIATED PRESS Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota, whose bold moves and leadership on the field brought the Ducks to the brink of a national championship before falling short, is leaving Oregon early for the NFL. Mariota announced his long-awaited decision to forgo his senior season on Oregon’s website. The team said he filed paperwork on Wednesday, a day before the NFL deadline. “I will miss being with my teammates,” he said in a statement. “Being a part of this team was something special that I will always treasure.” Mariota has been...
A 30-year-old Dalton man was sentenced to four to eight years in prison Tuesday for engaging in a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old girl. William Lee was sentenced on a first-degree sexual assault charge, a class II felony. He was also ordered to register as a sex offender, submit a DNA sample and pay court costs of $507.28. Lee was arraigned last summer, stemming from an incident on May 30, when the 15-year-old girl’s mother caught her daughter sneaking back into their home at 2:20 a.m., according to court documents. The girl later admitt...
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – A traffic stop for speeding Tuesday on Interstate 80 in Hamilton County led to the seizure of 58 pounds of marijuana and one arrest. Just after 2 p.m. Tuesday, a trooper stopped an eastbound 2015 Chevy Suburban for speeding about a mile east of the Giltner exit on I-80. An NSP canine indicated to the odor of drugs coming from the vehicle. A search of the SUV led to the seizure of the marijuana. The marijuana was located in three duffle bags in the cargo area of the vehicle. The driver and lone occupant, George B. Kuckly, 4...
The Panhandle NE National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors his accepting applications for two $500 scholarships to be awarded in April. Applicants must be 2015 graduating seniors attending an accredited high school in Western Nebraska, have an above-average GPA, demonstrate good character and leadership in school, church and community and be planning to further his/her education after graduation. Preference will be given to candidates interested in courses of study including education, business, management, finance, marketing,...
The Potter-Dix High boys' basketball team let a close game slip through their fingers in the fourth quarter Tuesday in a 56-42 setback to host Kimball Longhorns. The Coyotes battled through a 22-19 half and stayed within that three-point margin after 24 minutes, 34-31. The trouble began over the final eight minutes when the Longhorns doubled up Potter-Dix 22-11. The Coyotes were inserted as the fifth seed in the MAC Tournament which opens up next Tuesday. They will visit No. 4 Garden County in...
LINCOLN, Neb. – Nebraska’s rural communities received nearly $190 million in USDA Rural Development funding in federal fiscal year 2014, completed on September 30. In five years, USDA has invested nearly $1.5 billion in Nebraska, according to Rural Development State Director Maxine Moul. In the 19-year history of the agency, the funding total is nearly $2.7 billion in Nebraska. The total portfolio of current loans, loans and loan guarantees under management by the Nebraska Rural Development staff is $1.3 billion. The program funds assist hou...
The Western Nebraska Community College financial aid staff will present “Financial Aid 101” in several panhandle communities throughout January and early February. Students and parents are welcome to attend. The sessions are: • Jan. 21, WNCC Sidney Campus, 6:30 p.m. • Jan. 28, WNCC Alliance Campus, 6:30 p.m. • Jan. 31, WNCC Scottsbluff Campus (Harms Advanced Technology Center), 10 a.m. • Feb. 4, Bayard High School, 6:30 p.m. • Feb. 11, Kimball Jr./Sr. High School, 6:30 p.m. WNCC’s financial aid presentation includes information on FAFSA forms,... Full story
KEARNEY, Neb. – A weekend traffic stop on Interstate 80 in Buffalo County led to the seizure of 35 pounds of marijuana and one arrest. Around 1 p.m. on Sunday, a state trooper stopped an eastbound 2013 Chevy Sonic for failure to maintain its lane, two miles east of the Minden exit on I-80. An NSP canine indicated to the odor of drugs coming from the vehicle. A search of the car led to the seizure of 35.4 lbs. of marijuana. The marijuana was located in duffle bags in the trunk of the vehicle. The driver and lone occupant of the vehicle, Lori L...
Average retail gasoline prices in Nebraska have fallen 5.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 1,150 gas outlets in Nebraska. This compares with the national average that has fallen 5.4 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.12 per gallon, according to gasoline price website GasBuddy.com. Gas in Sidney continues to be among the lowest in the nation. Western Convenience at 440 Illinois St. is selling unleaded gas at $1.68 per gallon, while the Conoco at Silverberg D...
Nebraska Extension is offering the Master Gardener Training Program to provide volunteers with research-based horticulture education, which prepares them to share their knowledge with others in the community. Training sessions start in February and are open to anyone who is interested in plants and is willing to volunteer. In exchange for the training they receive, Master Gardeners are asked to volunteer an equal amount of time back to their local communities. They work closely with Extension educators in the local office in solving problems...
The Leyton Warriors boys’ basketball team advanced past .500 with a convincing 59-28 victory over the Hay Springs Hawks in a non-district matchup Saturday afternoon in Dalton. The Warriors (5-5) jumped on the Hawks (1-6) from the start as they opened up with an 18-4 first quarter lead and never looked back. By halftime Leyton’s advantage had reached 34-13. Sophomore Drew Brenner led all scorers with 18 points which included 4 three pointers. Cody McKay and Zach Hellie also reached double figures with 14 and 12 respectively. The Warriors have a...
On the strength of a dominant fourth-quarter performance, the Leyton Lady Warriors erased a third-period deficit to topple Hay Springs 35-25 on home ground Saturday afternoon. The Warriors advanced their record to 4-5 while the Lady Hawks slipped to 2-6. Junior Diedra Waite was the only Leyton player to crack double figures with 13 points. Dani McKay and Kaitlyn Berner each had five while Shaela Jenkins and Abbe Draper contributed four apiece. Leyton trailed the Hawks 19-15 entering the final...
LINCOLN – Nebraska Department of Agriculture Director Greg Ibach today announced the beginning of the 12th annual NDA Agriculture Week in Nebraska Poster Contest. The contest is open to all Nebraska youth currently in first through sixth grades. This year’s theme is “A Day on the Farm.” “Agriculture is Nebraska’s number one industry. It is important for young students to understand the key role farmers and ranchers play in our everyday lives,” Ibach said. “Through the years, we’ve heard from numerous teachers that this contest opens the...
Six students prevailed as finalists at the Leyton Spelling Bee held on Thursday in the Gurley site gym. Each of the six are eligible to compete in the Cheyenne County Spelling Bee at West Elementary School in Sidney on Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 12:45 p.m. Pictured from left are: D.J. George, 8th grade; Jonathan Borges, 5th grade; Kaitlyn Jones, 5th grade; Dominick Russ, 6th grade; Brayden Hale, 5th grade; and Hannah Vath, 6th grade. Vath is a repeat champion from last year.... Full story
The 2015 Nebraska Dry Edible Bean Day will feature advice for producers, news about health benefits, updates on research and reports from the state commission and U.S. Dry Bean Council. Dry Edible Bean Day is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan.13, at the Gering Civic Center, sponsored by the Nebraska Dry Bean Growers Association (NDBGA). Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and the program starts at 9 a.m. In addition to the NDBGA annual meeting and lunch, the day’s agenda includes these topics and presenters: A featured speaker will be Duane Maatz, d... Full story
Sidney Regional Medical Center will close its Ogallala satellite office for Home Health and Hospice effective March 30. Services will be available through Grant Hospital. For more than 10 years SRMC has provided home health and hospice services to families in the Ogallala and surrounding areas. “It has been our pleasure to serve the needs of these communities,” said Jason Petik, the CEO at SRMC. “This decision was not an easy one to make. However in the best interest of our organization and resources, our outreach efforts will continue to ad...
