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Driver walks away from pickup-train collision

First responders were summoned to a railroad crossing about two miles west of Gibbon at 8:59am Friday where a pickup-train collision had occurred. Buffalo County Sheriff's Sgt. Dave Gibbs says and eastbound Union Pacific train struck a pickup causing it to spin around away from the tracks. Ina...

Driver sustains serious injuries in Lincoln Co accident

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office deputies responded around 2:13am Saturday to an injury accident just south of North Platte.   It was reported that a vehicle had left the roadway and rolled several times ejecting the driver. Deputies and North Plate Fire / Rescue arrived on the scene and found...

Corn Lights Up the Party | Friday Five | July 3, 2020

Rebel and Alex created the ultimate party checklist for Fourth of July celebrations! Corn is used to make dextrin, which is a binding compound used in fireworks. Plus, the sweet corn consumed over the holiday weekend will likely come from Georgia, Florida or California. STORIES: 5) Corn...

Father/son duo discuss crop progress in eastern Nebraska | Fridays in the Field | Ep. 6

Susan is back with an update with Tom and Devin Vodicka of rural Suprise, Nebraska! The father/son duo farm a combination of dry land and irrigated acres of corn and soybeans. This year, they have been fortunate to receive timely rains and face minimal weed pressure. Fridays in the Field is...