Nebraska Rural Radio Association earns 15 awards at annual broadcasting convention

Nebraska Rural Radio Association earns 15 awards at annual broadcasting convention

The Nebraska Rural Radio Association (NRRA) celebrated a remarkable achievement at the Nebraska Broadcasters Pinnacle Awards Ceremony, taking home an impressive tally of 15 awards, including 4 in the coveted "gold" category.  The convention, a cornerstone event for radio and television broadcasters, concluded on Wednesday night in Lincoln. “The Nebraska…
Ernie Chambers withdraws from North Omaha legislative race

Ernie Chambers withdraws from North Omaha legislative race

OMAHA — State Sen. Ernie Chambers of Omaha has filed to withdraw from running for re-election to his longtime seat representing North Omaha in the Nebraska Legislature. Chambers, 87, filed paperwork Monday to remove himself from the November ballot, three days before Thursday’s 5 p.m. deadline, Douglas County Election Commissioner…
York County Development Corporation Launches Stunning New Website

York County Development Corporation Launches Stunning New Website

Collaboration with Golden Shovel Agency Brings Enhanced Functionality and Visual Appeal to YCDC Online Presence YORK, NE—The York County Development Corporation (YCDC) is excited to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, yorkdevco.com, developed in partnership with Golden Shovel Agency. The upgraded site promises to deliver an enhanced user…
31st Nebraska Star Party happening at Merritt Reservoir July 28th-August 2nd

31st Nebraska Star Party happening at Merritt Reservoir July 28th-August 2nd

The 31st Nebraska Star Party will take place July 28th through August 2nd at Merritt Reservoir. The event provides an opportunity for attendees to learn more about astronomy and experience the night sky without light pollution. Because of Merritt Reservoir's particularly remote location, observers are able to experience an intense…
103rd edition of Nebraska’s Big Rodeo happening next week in Burwell

103rd edition of Nebraska’s Big Rodeo happening next week in Burwell

Nebraska's Big Rodeo will swing open its chutes next week in Burwell. The Hall of Fame rodeo will take place July 24-27th. Burwell will host some of the top cowboys and cowgirls in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association for four jam-packed nights of rodeo action. Travis Schauda of Broken Bow…
Search underway for missing man in Marshall County

Search underway for missing man in Marshall County

MARSHALL COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and the Marshall CountySheriff’s Office are conducting a search for a missing man from Blue Rapids, Kansas, who was lastseen on the night of July 4.On Saturday morning, July 6, the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office requested KBI assistance ininvestigating the disappearance…
Additional details released in Crete shooting investigation

Additional details released in Crete shooting investigation

JUNE 29, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.)  — The Nebraska State Patrol is able to release additional information regarding yesterday’s shooting that occurred in Crete. At approximately 4:33 p.m. Friday, Saline County 911 received multiple reports of an active shooter incident occurring in the 1200 block of Crestline Drive in Crete. Crete Police…
Extensive hail storm damage in Cozad Saturday morning

Extensive hail storm damage in Cozad Saturday morning

Large hail in Cozad early Saturday June 29, 2024 morning. (Courtesy of Heather Smith) Sweet corn in rural Cozad. (Courtesy of Pam Laird). A storm passing through Dawson County early Saturday moring left behind extensive damage in the community of Cozad. Dawson County Emergency Manager Brian Woldt says broken windows…