Nebraska Rodeo Update for June 1st

Nebraska Rodeo Update for June 1st

The Nebraska Rodeo Update is a weekly radio program designed to highlight Nebraska rodeo and western events. The program sheds light on the success of Nebraska athletes, rodeos, and cowboy culture in the Cornhusker state. Listen to the update, or read highlights from the program below! Program Overview: Nebraska Volleyball…
Ryker Named Secondary High School Principal of the Year

Ryker Named Secondary High School Principal of the Year

The Nebraska State Association of Secondary School Principals has selected Mr. Seth Ryker as the 2024 High School Principal of the Year. This award is presented annually to a Principal who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in their school, region, and at the state level. The award honors principals who have…
Two Arrested After Officer-Involved Shooting, Standoff

Two Arrested After Officer-Involved Shooting, Standoff

Omaha, Neb. -- May 31, 2024 -- Troopers have arrested two suspects following an overnight incident that led to two officer-involved shootings in eastern Nebraska. The situation began Thursday at approximately 8:15 p.m., when troopers were following up on a previous investigation at a residence in the 6200 block of S.…
Storm names Abalan as new coach

Storm names Abalan as new coach

KEARNEY, NE. – Tri-City Storm is proud to announce the hiring of Mark Abalan as the ninth Head Coach in franchise history. Abalan brings more than twenty years of coaching experience and success to the organization. He joins the Storm after spending the last three seasons with the Northstar Christian…
Pivots run in the Nebraska Panhandle as dryness persists | Fridays in the Field

Pivots run in the Nebraska Panhandle as dryness persists | Fridays in the Field

Despite much of Nebraska getting drought relief this year, the Panhandle has not received the same moisture. Consequently, producers are already irrigating before June. Andy Groskopf grows corn and Great Northern beans near Scottsbluff, most of which is irrigated. "Right now, there's a lot of pivots running [and] not much…
Legion Baseball Scores 5 – 30

Legion Baseball Scores 5 – 30

McCook MNB Seniors over Gothenburg Melons Seniors 13-5 Gothenburg Melons Juniors over McCook Juniors 9-1 Kearney Pinnacle Bank Post 52 over Buena Vista Juniors 8-1 (Kearney Junior Invite) Lincoln East Juniors over Kearney Pinnacle Bank Post 52 1-0 (Kearney Junior Invite)
Meet the CNFR Qualifier: Riata Day

Meet the CNFR Qualifier: Riata Day

Fleming, Colorado native, Riata Day, found her home in the Nebraska High School Rodeo Association. In fact, she took home a state championship title in the goat tying in 2019. These days, she is preparing to represent the University of Wyoming at the College National Finals Rodeo. "This region is…
Mega Millions jackpot run continues; know your limit

Mega Millions jackpot run continues; know your limit

Lincoln, NE – May 30, 2024 – The Mega Millions jackpot has been growing for over two months. Because of the high jackpot, the Nebraska Lottery reminds customers to set spending and time limits. The Mega Millions jackpot starts at $20 million and continues to grow each drawing until it…
Nebraska High School Rodeo Queen leads state in goat tying

Nebraska High School Rodeo Queen leads state in goat tying

Hastings, Nebraska cowgirl Lynsie Lancaster currently leads the standings in the goat tying heading into the last regular season high school rodeo of the year. The recent graduate of Adams Central High School has been involved in the Nebraska High School Rodeo Association since she was a freshman.   Lancaster,…