James Lance Leftwich
James Lance Leftwich was born on March 12, 1970 in Cleveland, OH to Alfred, Sr. and Elizabeth (Rowland) Leftwich. James made his journey to the
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“Moon Walk” at Jewel Cave This Weekend
The Black Hills National Forest is teaming up with the National Park Service to host a Moon Walk on Saturday, July 20 at 7:00 p.m. at Jewel
Abortion Rights Stay on the Ballot For South Dakota
A state court judge’s ruling Monday keeps an abortion-rights question on the November ballot in South Dakota. Judge John Pekas dismissed a lawsuit filed by
UNL Releases Preliminary Farm Real Estate Market Survey Results
By: Jim Jansen, Jeff Stokes, and Jessica Groskopf, UNL Ag Economists The market value of agricultural land in Nebraska increased by five percent over the
Dates & Times Set for 61st Annual Peabody Hale Fiddle Contest
The 61st Annual Peabody Hale Fiddle Contest and Music Festival is scheduled for July 27, 2024 in the Crawford City Park, but events stretch from Friday
Sandoz Center Hosting Exhibit for Local Photographer
The Mari Sandoz High Plains Heritage Center is hosting a photography exhibit by Sheryl Cozad of Crawford through Aug. 9. Cozad moved to Crawford from
Sen. Ricketts Demands Answers After Trump Assassination Attempt
Monday morning, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) demanded answers from the leaders of the U.S. Secret Service and Department of Homeland Security after a gunman attempted to
NE State Fair Announces Outdoor Improvements, Seating Policies
The Nebraska State Fair is eager to announce a new policy allowing guests to bring their own lawn chairs for general admission seating at all
Siphon Tubes: Setting Water to Grow Crops in Western Nebraska
By Gary Stone, Nebraska Extension Water & Cropping Systems Educator For some of us growing up on the farm where surface irrigation was prevalent, the
Nebraska National FBLA Winners Announced
More than 440 Nebraska students and advisers recently attended the Future BusinessLeaders of America (FBLA) National Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida. Nebraska FBLA Collegiate members
SD Fire Marshal Granting $5M to Local VFD’s
Governor Noem signed HB1127 during the 2023 Legislative Session approving a new grant program to support local volunteer fire departments purchase $5.0 million of personal
N.E. State Fair 1868 Truck Raffle Now Open
The Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation is raising funds to enhance the Fair through a truck raffle. The truck is a 2024 GMC Sierra 1500
National SkillsUSA Conference Honors Nebraska Member
The SkillsUSA Nebraska delegation of 280 members, including 179 Middle School, High School and College/Technical contestants, traveled to Atlanta Georgia to attend the 60th annual National
CSC Signs Agreement With Saigon School
Chadron State College and the Saigon Business School (SBS) have signed an affiliation agreement that will benefit students seeking to earn a bachelor’s degree at
Troopers Make Numerous Arrests During Holiday Campaign
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol removed from the road 29 impaired drivers during the Independence Day weekend. “Nebraska roadways were busy over the 4th of