Rep. Adrian Smith talks tariffs, trade with China at southeast Nebraska ag event

Smith discussed tariffs while speaking at the Motorcade for Trade event in Dorchester.

September 7, 2025Updated: September 7, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

Rising costs a concern for Jefferson County and highway department

Persistent rising costs might force the Jefferson County highway department to weigh some difficult decisions, and the start of the PWF Road repair project could also be delayed

Rico Abreu wins High Limit race at Eagle, with big names on site

Rico Abreu wins High Limit race at Eagle, with big names on site

Local drives help statewide organization combat blood emergency

Local drives help statewide organization combat blood emergency

Beatrice Community Hospital Foundation Awards $7,138 in 2026 Mini-Healthcare Grants

A grant program is providing more than $7,000, dedicated to enhancing patient care, comfort, and operational efficiency at Beatrice Community Hospital.

State

As drought persists, federal officials urge Nebraska farmers to meet July 15 reporting deadline

47 mins ago

Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame honors new class of inductees in Valentine

59 mins ago

UNK students get chance to send research to International Space Station

1 hr 51 mins ago

Water issues mount in Weeping Water

2 hrs 28 mins ago

WeeShire Mains makes progress on various projects including Blueberry Field

4 hrs 6 mins ago

Rising costs a concern for Jefferson County and highway department

4 hrs 12 mins ago

Sports

UNK extends women's basketball coach Drew Johnson through 2029

June 9th 2026, 10:07 PM UTC

Gary Sánchez hits first homer since April 14, Brewers complete sweep of Rockies with 12-4 win

June 8th 2026, 1:06 AM UTC

Brewers score 8 late runs, stun Rockies 9-7 in wild 10-inning victory

June 6th 2026, 2:00 PM UTC

Nebraska coaches share ideas and build connections during Shrine Bowl week

June 6th 2026, 2:10 AM UTC

Kearney athletes embrace hometown opportunity during Shrine Bowl week

June 4th 2026, 10:04 PM UTC

Shrine Bowl South players reflect on hometown pride ahead of final high school game

June 4th 2026, 12:15 AM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

June 6th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

May 30th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

May 29th 2026, 5:17 PM UTC

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

May 28th 2026, 7:44 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

May 23rd 2026, 6:01 AM UTC

Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists

May 22nd 2026, 11:37 AM UTC