Well-known auctioneer Robin W. Marshall passes, services announced

Well-known auctioneer Robin W. Marshall passes, services announced

Kearney, Neb. -- Widely known auctioneer and philanthropist Robin W. Marshall, age 86, of Kearney passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Left to grieve are Judy, his wife, and all of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Robin was a well-known auctioneer and served as president of…
Loseke visits Japan and South Korea with USMEF

Loseke visits Japan and South Korea with USMEF

June Loseke, District 7 Representative of the Nebraska Beef Council, recently had the opportunity to travel to Seoul, South Korea, and Tokyo, Japan to see firsthand how beef is utilized by these markets. Loseke’s trip was in partnership with the U.S. Meat Export Federation, a contractor to the Nebraska Beef…
Colorado rancher, over 30 cattle killed by lightning strike over weekend

Colorado rancher, over 30 cattle killed by lightning strike over weekend

A Colorado rancher was killed after being struck by lightning over Memorial Day weekend.   Fifty-one-year-old rancher Mike Morgan was feeding his cattle out of a trailer around 2 p.m. when the lightning struck him, according to Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.   Morgan was pronounced dead at the scene despite the…
Remembering their Sacrifice

Remembering their Sacrifice

Lexington, Neb. -- Lexington residents turned out on Memorial Day at the Heartland Museum to honor brave service members who selflessly gave their lives to protect the freedoms Americans hold dear. U.S. Army Veteran Mike Zarate served as master of ceremonies... "We honor the memory of those who gave their…
Legion Baseball Scores 5/24-5/27

Legion Baseball Scores 5/24-5/27

Friday 5/24 North Platte FNBO Nationals over Platte Valley Auto Lexington Seniors 22-0 Ogallala Adams Bank and Trust Seniors over Gothenburg Melons Seniors 11-5 Loomis Seniors over Cambridge Arapahoe Seniors 12-4 Minden Seniors over Senior Legion 12-1 Kearney Pinnacle Bank Post 52 over Law Land and Beyond 17U 8-0 Ogallala…
Rural Radio Network TV to stream Kansas FFA State Convention

Rural Radio Network TV to stream Kansas FFA State Convention

Over 2,000 Kansas FFA members will meet in Manhattan from Tuesday, May 29th through May 31st to take part in the Kansas FFA State Convention.  Rural Radio Network TV has partnered with Kansas FFA to live stream all general sessions of the Kansas FFA State Convention.  Sessions will include special…
Gifted and Grounded – Jacey Hupp on Breaking the Barrier

Gifted and Grounded – Jacey Hupp on Breaking the Barrier

Jacey Hupp has worn many hats. She is a fierce competitor, a thoughtful mentor, and has shown resilience and grace in life's high and low moments. In college, she qualified for the College National Finals Rodeo five times, consistently leading the pack in the goat tying. These days, you can…
Atkinson and Valentine High School Rodeo Results

Atkinson and Valentine High School Rodeo Results

Nebraska High School Rodeo Association student athletes spent their weekend in Atkinson and Valentine. Here are results from both days of rodeo, per the NEHSRA: Day 1: Atkinson High School Rodeo | Saturday, May 25th Trap Shooting NeHSRA #PlaceNameScore/Time1981Nelson, Jason - Enders NE46.000189C2Kirchmann, Colton - Ashland NE45.0003553Krysl, Wade - Oneill…
Soybean gall midge shows up in two Kansas counties

Soybean gall midge shows up in two Kansas counties

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Soybean gall midge, a new pest to soybean production in the United States, has been found in two northeast Kansas counties. Kansas State University entomologist Anthony Zukoff said the pest causes devastating damage to fields. “After several years of Nebraska counties on the Kansas line having infestations,…