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Midwest Theater 2024-25 Performing Arts season, ticket sales announced
The magic of live performing arts is returning to the Midwest Theater this season! Our 2024-25 Performing Arts Season features a fun combination of performances designed to enliven your interest and cultivate enjoyment. With our new student ticket pricing we also hope to see more area children and youth in…
Butler named as assistant with NU
John Butler, a veteran assistant coach with experience in both college football and the NFL, has joined the Nebraska football coaching staff. Butler will join Head Coach Matt Rhule’s Husker staff as secondary coach and pass game coordinator. Butler comes to Nebraska after spending the past six seasons with the…
Bean Growers Day in Grant is scheduled for August
A new event, “Bean Growers Day in Grant,” will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 20, at the Stumpf International Wheat Center in Grant. “The purpose of the grower's day is to reach out to growers and industry people in southwest Nebraska with valuable current information on dry bean production,” said…
Scott, Gifford, Robinson to Represent Huskers at B1G Football Media Days
A trio of senior leaders will join Head Coach Matt Rhule in representing Nebraska at 2024 Big Ten Football Media Days presented by Old National Bank. The group includes Ben Scott on offense and Isaac Gifford and Ty Robinson from the Husker defense. Big Ten Media Days are set for…
Husker Men’s Basketball Unveils 2024-2025 Non-Conference Schedule
Two matchups against perennial NCAA Tournament teams and the program’s first appearance in the Diamond Head Classic in a decade highlight the Nebraska men’s basketball non-conference schedule released today. The Huskers, coming off a 23-11 season and a trip to the 2024 NCAA Tournament, will play five of their 11…
FULL SCHEDULE: National High School Finals Rodeo activities underway
The 2024 National High School Finals Rodeo is kicking off this week in Rock Springs, Wyoming. The rodeo will feature approximately 1,500 contestants from across the United States, Australia, Canada, Mexico, and New Zealand. To view the list of Nebraska qualifiers, click here: https://ruralradio.com/rrn/news/full-list-nebraska-high-school-rodeo-athletes-qualify-for-national-high-school-finals-rodeo/ 2024 NHSFR Schedule of Events: 2024-NHSFR-Schedule-7-2-2024Download Unofficial contestant…
Legion All-Stars lined up to play against Pioneers on Friday
Friday night the Western Nebraska Pioneers will host a exhibition game against some Legion All-Stars from around the region at Oregon Trail Park Stadium starting at 6:35 pm. The All-Star team will have players from four different legion programs. Gering PVC Bo Gable Barron Williams Tanner Gartner Jackson Howard Mason…
Former Cougar coach Chris Green comes back to lead volleyball camp at WNCC
When Fatima Balza was hired as the volleyball coach for Western Nebraska Community College back in April, the one thing she did was reach out to her former Cougar coach Chris Green and see if he was available to help put on a camp. Green so happened to be back…
Pioneers win again at home over Cage Rats
The Western Nebraska Pioneers made it a two game sweep over the Cage Rat Collegiates on Wednesday night winning at Oregon Trail Park Stadium, 12-1, in seven innings. A few notable performances... Starting pitcher Brooks Farrell tossed the seven inning complete game for the win, he struck out three and…
Regional West focuses on positive change amid projected CMS ratings
Over the past year and a half, Regional West Medical Center worked with purpose and commitment to identify and improve areas throughout the health system to provide patients with a quality healthcare experience. However, these improvements won’t be reflected in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) star ratings…
