Kearney, Neb. — The winners of the 2024 Annual Snowplow Roadeo have been announced.
The event, hosted by the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT), took place Thursday in Kearney at the Nebraska Safety Center.
The event showcases the skills and expertise of snowplow operators from across the state.
16 teams from around the state (two teams from each NDOT district) competed in competition that included an obstacle course where snowplow drivers swerved through cones, made sharp turns and backed up into tight spaces, all while competing against the clock.
Competitors also took a written test and performed snowplow inspections to find vehicle defects.
The winners of the event were Chad Shaul and Tyrel Yager from District 8 in Valentine.
They will advance to a national competition in Colorado in September.
