Gov. Pillen Hosting Second Property Tax Town Hall in Grand Island

Gov. Pillen Hosting Second Property Tax Town Hall in Grand Island

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen will host his second town hall focused on fixing Nebraska's property tax crisis on Friday, May 17 in Grand Island.  The event is one of many stops the Governor plans to make ahead of a special session, expected to be scheduled in late July. “Nebraskans…
E. coli Bacteria Detected in Johnson Lake

E. coli Bacteria Detected in Johnson Lake

KEARNEY- Johnson lake has tested positive for E. coli bacteria above the risk-based guidelines. When E. coli bacteria levels test above 235 colonies/100 ml a Health Alert is not issued. However, conditions are at a higher risk to human health when swimming. Concentrations of bacteria change rapidly based on many…
Sears Named Semifinalist for Dick Howser Trophy

Sears Named Semifinalist for Dick Howser Trophy

Senior Brett Sears was one of 68 semifinalists for the Dick Howser Trophy, awarded annually to the top college baseball player in the country in conjunction with the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association and the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce. The Dick Howser Trophy, presented by The Game Headwear, given…
I-80 Traffic stop near York nets arrests and two pounds of meth

I-80 Traffic stop near York nets arrests and two pounds of meth

York County, Neb. -- Two people were arrested and booked on numerous charges after a York County sheriff’s deputy found two pounds of methamphetamine during a traffic stop. A Sheriff's Deputy stopped a vehicle on Interstate 80 west of York for multiple traffic violations on Friday. During the traffic stop,…
Class C and D State Track; Area Participants

Class C and D State Track; Area Participants

Burke Stadium will turn the page on Friday and welcome schools from Classes C and D for their two-day competition. Beginning at 9 am, area schools will embark on their final quest for athletic achievement. Their hard work and dedication will be on full display, and it has become clear…
Disturbance involving gun shots in Sutherland

Disturbance involving gun shots in Sutherland

One person was arrested following a disturbance at a Sutherland residence involving gun shots. Lincoln County Sheriff Jerome Kramer says it was reported around 9:25pm Wednesday as a resident there reported that Shane Halcott was intoxicated and refused to leave Lincoln County Sheriff's Deputies escorted Halcott from the residence and…
Top BBQ tips on National Barbecue Day

Top BBQ tips on National Barbecue Day

When it comes to barbecue, few people in the Lone Star State know more than a trio of Texas A&M University meat scientists, affectionately known as the “Three Brisketeers.” Together, these long-time friends and colleagues share more than 120 years of collective expertise in the art and science behind smoking and grilling meat to…
Elm Creek girls aim for strong finish at state

Elm Creek girls aim for strong finish at state

Elm Creek- It has been a great spring for the Elm Creek girls track team. The Buffaloes were team champs at the FKC meet, won several other invites and also won the team championship at the D-8 district meet in Paxton with 135 points. KRVN's Jayson Jorgensen spoke with coach…
Meet the CNFR Qualifier: Kaden Wooters

Meet the CNFR Qualifier: Kaden Wooters

Steer wrestler and Elwood, Nebraska native Kaden Wooters is making his second trip to the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming this June.   This time, however, he will be representing the South Dakota State University Jackrabbits. Wooters’ first qualification in the steer wrestling came last year during his…