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Pillen names interim state Historical Society director
Governor Jim Pillen has announced an interim appointment for director of the Nebraska State Historical Society. Cindy Drake will oversee the agency starting on July 25. She has served as a librarian with the Historical Society for 45 years. https://youtu.be/hVxs4FDxw7c “Cindy is the right person to fill this role as…
Ultimate Bull Riding Tour continues in Wayne
The Ultimate Bull Riding Tour will make its third stop of five in Wayne, Nebraska. The event will take place at the Wayne County Fairgrounds and begin at 7:30pm. In addition to the bull riding, the event will also feature Bubble Bull Soccer. There is no entry fee to participate,…
Bluffs Man Pleads Guilty to 1st Degree Sexual Assault on a Child
A 63-year-old Scottsbluff man will be spending the next 20 years or more in prison after pleading guilty to three child sex crimes. Leo Smith was arrested in March on 26 felony charges for having sexual contact with a child. Court records say Smith and the victim had been watching…
Special session on property tax relief starts with introduction of bills
State lawmakers have gathered in Lincoln for the start of the special session aimed at reducing property taxes across Nebraska. Following the reading of Governor Jim Pillen's proclamation by Clerk of the Legislature Brandon Metzler, 25 different pieces of legislation including five proposed constitutional amendments were introduced before the Legislature…
Deere & Company announces more mass layoffs citing declining ag economy
Deere & Company announced another round of mass layoffs this week, this time affecting salaried employees. Deere officials cited the declining agriculture economy as the reason for their decision. Ag Web, citing online sources, reported the layoffs could affect 4,500 to 6,000 employees once complete. The layoffs include John Deere's…
Gering School students to see very modest increase in meal prices
Gering Public School students and their parents will get a bit of a break on meals and various fees in the coming school year. During a special meeting this week, the Gering School Board approved a modest ten cent increase in the price of breakfast and lunch in both elementary…
Nebraska’s Big Rodeo Results: Wednesday, July 24th
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 from Wednesday, July 24th: Bareback riding leaders: 1. Bryce Eck, 82 points on Beutler & Son Rodeo's Lost & Found; 2. Quintonn Lunsford, 76;…
Ranking Member David Scott Slams Speaker Johnson for Early Recess, Late Farm Bill
WASHINGTON – House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member David Scott today criticized Speaker Mike Johnson for abandoning the appropriations process and dismissing the House for the August recess ahead of schedule. “By sending the House into recess early, Speaker Johnson once again proves that his dysfunctional Republican Leadership is the biggest obstacle to passing…
Six Cowboys named to Shrine Bowl Watchlist
LARAMIE, Wyo. (July 23, 2024) – The Wyoming Cowboys have six players named to the East-West Shrine Bowl Preseason Watch List. The Shrine Bowl 1,000 was released on Tuesday with three defensive players, two offensive and on special teamer named to the list. The Cowboy defense had three players named to…
Pioneers end season with loss in Colorado
The Western Nebraska Pioneers closed out their summer campaign on Tuesday night, falling on the road to the Colorado Roughriders, 14-4, at Regis University in Denver. After a 13 game winning streak the Pioneers finished the season with three straight losses and they'll miss the Rocky Mountain League playoffs. The…
