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College Rodeo Athlete Preview: Ali Vaughn
Ali Vaughn has been rodeoing for as long as she can remember. The Hershey, Nebraska native and former Nebraska High School Rodeo standout is headed to the next level. With her name on the roster at Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Vaughn spent the summer preparing to make…
Beutler & Son Rodeo Company suffers significant loss due to contaminated feed
Article updated as of 9/3/24. The storied stock contracting firm Beutler & Son Rodeo Company of Elk City, Oklahoma, is suffering devastating loss after their horses were given contaminated feed. Approximately 70 horses have died, with numbers growing. The brand of feed has not been confirmed, though it is suspected…
Scottsbluff P.D. Recognized for Excellence in Training Management
Scottsbluff Police Department has been recognized for excellence in training management in 2023 by Lexipol, the nation’s leading provider of policy, training and wellness support for first responders and public servants. https://youtu.be/OIzMaPYJmGM This is the second consecutive year Scottsbluff Police Department has been recognized. The Lexipol Connect program tracks Scottsbluff…
Nineteen students accepted into inaugural Elite 11 scholarship program
Gov. Jim Pillen and University of Nebraska leaders honored the first group of students selected for a new program aimed at increasing the number of production animal veterinarians in the state. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpwLhEmRmDs The Nebraska Elite 11 Veterinarian Program, announced in February, offers scholarships to students specializing in working with livestock…
Adult Reading Program Kicks off at Lied Scottsbluf Public Library
The Lied Scottsbluff Public Library’s Fall Adult Reading Program, “Adventure Begins at Your Library”, kicked off its eight week run Monday. This program encourages adults in our community to read, use the library’s resources, and attend educational and entertaining events. https://youtu.be/iRY-B96Fl_4 This year the libary is are using a Compass…
Official 4-H results from Nebraska State Fair
Official results from the Nebraska State Fair 4-H livestock shows, projects and other competitions have been posted. During the first weekend of the state fair, 4-Hers from across the state entered their projects for judging. While livestock projects tend to be the dominant project showcased by students, 4-H youth can…
Farm Athletes Is Creating Opportunities for College Athletes from Farm and Ranch Backgrounds
Farm Athletes offers NIL deals to college athletes from farm and ranch backgrounds. Tractor Tuesday is a revolutionary new auction platform for agriculture equipment. HASTINGS - Tractor Tuesday, a new online auction platform for agriculture machinery, proudly presents Farm Athletes, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to supporting NCAA college athletes from farm…
WNCC, EWC volleyball face off Tuesday at Cougar Palace
When the Western Nebraska Community College and Eastern Wyoming College volleyball teams hook up Tuesday night at Cougar Palace, it will be a battle of two equal teams in many ways. Both teams come into the contest with 3-1 records after the opening weekend. Plus, both teams have Region IX…
Cass County 4-H Ambassador inspires next generation of 4-Hers
A 4-H Ambassador from Lewisville, Nebraska, was hard at work over the weekend preparing her livestock for the Nebraska State Fair. Corrine Cavanaugh has been in 4-H since she was in kindergarten and is involved in a number of activities, including showing sheep and cattle. As a 4-H ambassador, Cavanaugh…
Jake Jacobson, PRCA Music Director on Breaking the Barrier
Jake Jacobson is currently one of roughly 180 music directors approved by the PRCA to work professional rodeos across the country. His current career path found him by chance while at a bull riding in Arizona. “I was helping in the back pens and some guy came up to me…