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Nebraska Extension to offer record-keeping classes for farmers and ranchers

“Good Farmer to Great Manager” record-keeping classes will teach farmers and ranchers to keep accurate records for their operations. Nebraska Extension is offering the classes at three locations across the state in July. “In this class, you will learn about what information you should have ...

Woman accused of setting fire to bar takes plea deal

Arnold, Neb. -- A woman accused of setting fire to a bar she was buying in central Nebraska has taken a plea deal. Custer County District Court records say 54-year-old Jane Chestnutt pleaded guilty last week to criminal mischief and attempted arson. Prosecutors reduced the charges and dropped one...

Hershey Male Arrested for Threats

On Sunday,  June 23,  around 4:30 p.m., Deputies responded to a disturbance in Hershey, NE. It was reported a male subject had threatened his grandmother with a knife. Deputies located the elderly female hiding inside the house. She reported her grandson had threatened to kill her with a knife ...

Futures One Crop Progress Report *AUDIO*

Ninety-six percent of intended corn acres and 85% of intended soybean acres were planted as of Sunday, June 23, according to this week's USDA NASS Crop Progress report. For the portion of the crops that had emerged, corn was rated 56% in good-to-excellent condition and soybeans were rated 54% in goo...