Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of September.
Good morning, Lincoln.
Nebraska startups are connecting with local farmers at the Ag Tech Pavilion at booth 145 during Husker Harvest Days.
The exhibit shows tech for crop, cattle and water management & more, offering new solutions for more efficient operations.
A memorial for former Husker cheerleader Julie O’Meara Jernstrom was vandalized near East Stadium this week, and her husband said he will replace the bench decorations with Husker pom poms and a handwritten note by the weekend.
Nebraska Farm Bureau predicted major losses for corn and soy beans as high diesel prices raised production costs nearly 45% today at Husker Harvest Days.
Economist Abygail Petersen estimated a $759 million loss for corn and a $266 million loss for soy beans.
Five Husker students were honored with an $8,000 PGA WORKS Lundgren scholarship plus recognition for their academic excellence, leadership and dedication to golf.
The awards highlight the commitment of Nebraska PGA Golf Management students to both studies and sport.
Gov. Pillen presented the Nebraska Diaper Bank with a proclamation on Tuesday to recognize Sept.
14 to 20 as National Diaper Need Awareness Week. State Sen. Dungan and NDB director Tegan Reed said the effort seeks to help end diaper need for 26,000 children while adding new partnerships in Lincoln.
Health officials have recalled six hand soap products sold in Nebraska, including items at Ingles (a local grocery store), after tests indicated possible contamination with antibiotic-resistant bacteria; consumers should stop using the products and consult a doctor if symptoms develop.
Nebraska Athletics announced a home-and-home series with Notre Dame, with the Huskers hosting on Oct.
30, 2032 at Memorial Stadium and traveling on Oct. 29, 2033 to Notre Dame Stadium, marking their first matchup in over 30 years.
Tickets for tonight's Husker volleyball vs. Creighton Bluejays game have been sold out for weeks, but resale options & prices reported from Wednesday morning give fans a chance to catch the match.
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