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Gering Fire sends wildland firefighters, equipment to California
Gering Fire has been contributing to firefighting efforts in southern California this summer. Last weekend, three firefighters and a wildland fire engine went to San Diego for repositioning to help fight any new fires in that region, and was later moved to Fresno and the Sierra National Forest to provide…
Ogallala Roundup Rodeo nearly doubles payout for contestants
The community of Ogallala, Nebraska has a rich history rooted in the old west. Every year since 1916, the Ogallala Roundup Rodeo has played host to some of the most talented cowboys and cowgirls from Nebraska and beyond. This year will be no exception. However, the rodeo board has made…
Rural Mitchell man faces felony charges in Wednesday shots fired incident
A rural Mitchell man is behind bars following a Wednesday morning shots fired investigation in a residential area on the eastern edge of that community. 24-year-old Brandon Brown is facing felony charges of Attempted Burglary, Discharge of a Firearm within a City, Use of a Firearm to Commit a Felony,…
Allo Fiber Gets Green Light to Provide Services to Mitchell
Allo Communications has gotten the green light to expand its service area to Mitchell. During its July City Council meeting, the Mitchell City Council gave approval for the telecommunications provider to begin the groundwork to provide fiber internet, television and phone services to its residents. Currently, Allo is providing services…
Sheridan County PRCA Rodeo Results: July 25, 2024
The Sheridan County PRCA Rodeo in Gordon is underway and will continue through Saturday, July 27th. More information about this year’s rodeo can be found here: https://ruralradio.com/rrn/news/sheridan-county-prca-rodeo-attracts-top-talents-in-prca-wpra/ Here are results from Thursday, July 25th: Bareback riding leaders: 1. Bryce Eck, 83 points on Summit Pro Rodeo's Open Range; 2. Dylan George, 75.5; 3.…
Scottsbluff City Council Holds Budget Workshop
The Scottsbluff City Council and City Department heads joined City Manager Kevin Spencer as he presented the entire proposed budget for next year in full. Spencer says the goal of Thursday's budget workshop was to provide the general highlights of the budget, discuss capital improvement projects, and some unavoidable increases…
Nebraska’s Big Rodeo Results: Thursday, July 25th
Nebraska’s Big Rodeo in Burwell is underway and will continue through Saturday, July 27th. More information about this year’s rodeo can be found here: https://ruralradio.com/rrn/news/103rd-edition-of-nebraskas-big-rodeo-happening-next-week-in-burwell/ Here are results after the second performance, Thursday, July 25th: Bareback riding leaders: 1. Bryce Eck, 82 points on Beutler & Son Rodeo's Lost & Found; 2. Quintonn…
Honeybee farm in Nebraska harvests 6,500 lbs of honey | Fridays in the Field
Bee Bum, a honeybee farm near Beatrice, Nebraska, is expecting to harvest about 6,500 pounds of honey this year. Owner Kevin Monfelt said commercial honeybee production presents many challenges and opportunities in Nebraska. Bee Bum operates 300 bee colonies and they're hoping to reach 400 colonies by next year. Monfelt…
Nebraska High Court says abortion and youth gender affirming care restrictions law did not violate single subject rule
The Nebraska Supreme Court has upheld a lower court opinion that the 2023 law that combined tighter restrictions on abortion and restrictions on gender-altering care for minors into a single measure did not violate the single-subject rule in the Nebraska Constitution. Planned Parenthood of the Heartland and Dr. Sarah Traxler…
4-H Youth Develop Skills and Life Lessons
Most 4-Her’s have been working on their projects and livestock since the late fall or winter. This was also true for Tatum and Riley Pittman of Morrill until tragedy hit. Their 4-H livestock, two fiber alpacas, were killed early in the year. “My father-in-law (Jack Pittman) found them. One was…