Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

By John Perkins / Brownfield Ag News

May 29, 2026Updated: May 29, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

Regional

Nebraska AG’s Office seeks $19,000 in attorneys’ fees from City of Lincoln after charter fight

Northeast Lincoln fire causes $161K in damage, displaces six people

Big Noon Kickoff festivities in Lincoln

NU Regents approve $557 million Project Health cost increase, extend president's contract

Suspect in UNL campus sexual assault captured in Kansas, police say

Omaha firefighter accused of child pornography possession now charged with sex trafficking

State

Hall County Ag Committee delivers free lunches to farmers during harvest

Valentine students take science lessons to new heights with homemade hot air balloons

Grand Island student to represent Nebraska at National Civics Bee in Washington, D.C.

First human case of West Nile virus confirmed in Nance County this year

Nebraska AG’s Office seeks $19,000 in attorneys’ fees from City of Lincoln after charter fight

Sports

West Holt halfway to a win at the NSAA Girls' Golf Championships

Huskers working to adjust to late kickoff time, ahead of tilt with Oregon

NCN EXCLUSIVE: 1-on-1 with Connor Essegian

Despite solid second half, Doane can’t do enough damage against Dordt

Third quarter surge lifts Fillmore Central past Wilber-Clatonia in latest rivalry battle

Ag & Outdoor

Pillen issues executive orders pausing diesel tax, increasing grain and livestock hauling weight limits

Nebraska's congressional delegation critical of Trump plan to lower beef prices

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim