Mike Baxter of Ainsworth was recently inducted into the Nebraska Auctioneers Hall of Fame at the convention in Kearney last week. Mike is already a member of the Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame and a former world champion livestock auctioneer winner among numerous other titles. According to the organizations Facebook page, Baxter was honored for what really set him apart which wasn’t just the sound—it was everything behind it. The people skills. The storytelling. The ability to
Valentine Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Bruce Anderson as Executive Director The Board of Directors of the Valentine Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Bruce Anderson as Executive Director. He joins the Chamber following the resignation of Director Jenny Moore in February. Bruce brings more than four decades of experience in both nonprofit and for-profit organizations. His background includes management roles with Speedee Mart, Pizza Hut, and Casey’s
District music was Friday in O'Neil District Music Results 2026 from Friday, April 24th, 2026 *Was at O'Nell High School* Band–Superior Rating with State Medals VHS Mixed Choir–Excellent Rating VHS Treble Choir–Excellent Rating *Praise Maunu–Vocal Solo–Superior Rating* *Hope Woodraska–Clarinet Solo–Superior Rating* *Duncan Mosner--Piano Solo--Superior Rating* *Sari LaDeaux–Vocal Solo–Excellent Rating* *Praise Maunu, Hope Woodraska, Roman Dillon Trio–Excellent Rating* *Evelyn
“Wildfire response is a shared responsibility, and USDA will remain vigilant,” said Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today issued a new Secretarial Memorandum (PDF, 882 KB) and letter (PDF, 932 KB) directing the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service to heighten national wildfire readiness, accelerate community-focused risk reduction, and strengthen firefighter health and safety for the 2026 fire year. “Under President
From Senator Tanya Storer's "Capitol Conversations: From Pasture to Policy" Every Nebraska rancher who has moved a herd of cattle across a public highway understands the momentary confusion that can occur when a vehicle crests the hill, and there's brief uncertainty about what may happen next. We live in a world where common sense is simply not as common and more and more drivers have little to no understanding of cattle. Until now, Nebraska law provided no clarity on the r
FSA will begin accepting applications Monday April 27 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) will begin accepting applications on Monday, April 27, for the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) in several Nebraska counties impacted by March wildfires. ECP has been authorized for implementation in these counties to address damages from these wildfires: Morrill Fire: Arthur, Garden, Grant, Keith and Morrill Cottonwood Fire: Dawson and Lincoln Road 20
