Lincoln, Neb. -- June 5, 2024 -- Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol removed from the road 47 impaired drivers during a statewide campaign to begin the summer travel season. The Make It Click campaign ran from May 20 through June 2. During the effort, troopers and dispatchers worked overtime to keep…
Two-time All-America shortstop Billie Andrews signed a professional contract with Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball, the league announced on Wednesday. Andrews was one of four rookies added to the 42-player roster for the AUX season that begins on June 10 at Wilkins Stadium in Wichita, Kansas. Andrews heads to the professional ranks…
Nebraska men’s basketball coach Fred Hoiberg announced Wednesday that Berke Buyuktuncel (pronounced BEAR-keh buh-YOOK-toon-jell) will join the Husker basketball program for the 2024-25 season. Buyuktuncel, a 6-foot-9, 245-pound forward from Bursa, Turkey, comes to Nebraska after spending his freshman year at UCLA in 2023-24. He played in 26 games, including…
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…
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Tom and Sonja Kropp came from different worlds. He’s a Nebraska sports legend, an Aurora native who’s widely considered one of the greatest athletes in state history. “I grew up in an athletic family. My dad was a coach, so sports were everything…
The 2024 edition of the Miss Rodeo Nebraska pageant will begin Sunday, June 9, in North Platte. The four day pageant will serve as the selection process for Miss Rodeo Nebraska 2025 and Miss Teen Rodeo Nebraska 2024. This year's current titleholders are JoSee Saults of Big Springs and Maci…
LINCOLN, Neb. - Nebraska Public Media is hitting the road this spring and will offer a great lineup of events and entertainment across Central Nebraska. Beginning June 6 and ending June 11, the tour includes stops in Grand Island, Lexington, Hastings and Kearney. Families have the opportunity to join in…
KEARNEY, NE — The Museum of Nebraska Art (MONA) is thrilled to announce that Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen will visit Kearney next week to announce a generous Shovel-Ready grant through the Nebraska Department of Economic Development to support MONA’s expansion, renovation, and restoration. The announcement will take place on Wednesday June…
Surveillance cameras and thermal imaging are being used to monitor the animals Beaver City, Neb. -- An adult mountain lion and cubs were sighted in northwest Beaver City according to the Furnas County Sheriff's Office. On Tuesday, the Sheriff's Office said measures have been taken to ensure the safety of…
HOLDREGE – Pop-up art, a mural, and a new all-day art and music festival will bring downtown Holdrege to life this summer as part of the new Iron Horse Arts District. Cassie Ehrenberg, project manager for the district, said one of the long-term goals of the arts district is to…