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1. Grand Island man sentenced for burglaries (nebraska.tv) — A Grand Island resident has been sentenced to up to two years in prison and ordered to pay nearly $22,000 after a string of local burglaries, including a car care business and a Webb Road post office. Police say a later search of his home uncovered stolen tools, cash, mail, and more than 60 grams of meth, tying him to multiple incidents around town.
2. Farm bill, rising diesel costs among topics at Husker Harvest Days panel (1011now.com) — Husker Harvest Days in Grand Island brought farm leaders together to warn how near-$6 diesel and falling crop prices could squeeze producers this harvest. Panelists also outlined what's at stake for Nebraska farmers in the new federal farm bill, with a Senate vote expected soon and hopes for stronger support as costs keep rising.
3. Gov. Pillen talks ethanol, ag technology, and workforce culture at Husker Harvest Days (wowt.com) — Husker Harvest Days in Grand Island brought Governor Jim Pillen to town, where he told local producers that Nebraska's ag future hinges on both biofuel innovation and strong workplace culture. He highlighted ethanol, carbon capture, and community relationships while speaking with FFA leaders, and residents can rewatch the full forum through the Local4 streaming app.
4. Husker Harvest Days forum honors women in agriculture (ksnblocal4.com) — Husker Harvest Days in Grand Island hosted a special forum celebrating women in agriculture, spotlighting two Nebraska ranchers and a Kansas farmer. Speakers shared how family, FFA, and policy work shaped their careers, while encouraging the next generation of local producers as 2026 is marked the International Year of the Woman Farmer.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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