School athletics, bathroom access proposal fails to advance

School athletics, bathroom access proposal fails to advance

April 5, 2024 A bill that would restrict K-12 students’ access to school facilities and sports teams based on their sex assigned at birth stalled on general file Friday, April 5 after a failed cloture motion. LB575, as introduced last session by Omaha Sen. Kathleen Kauth, would adopt the Sports…
JUST IN: Nebraska FFA elects 2024-25 state officer team

JUST IN: Nebraska FFA elects 2024-25 state officer team

The Nebraska FFA Association announced its 2024-25 state officer team at the final session of the state convention. Prior to election, 19 candidates went through an extensive interview process beginning in March and concluding during state convention. Twelve candidates were moved on to the final round of interviews. President: Reagan…
Accident under investigation in rural Franklin Co pasture

Accident under investigation in rural Franklin Co pasture

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatality accident in a pasture. It was reported shortly after 6:30pm Thursday evening northeast of 40 Road and X Road near Campbell. Sheriff Bryon Detlefsen said it occurred as a UTV and motorcyle collided head-on as they were cresting a hill. A…
Collegiate Farm Bureau Leaders Receive Ron Hanson Scholarship

Collegiate Farm Bureau Leaders Receive Ron Hanson Scholarship

LINCOLN, NEB.– The Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation awarded the Ron Hanson Collegiate Leader Scholarship to three members of Collegiate Farm Bureau at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln (UNL) who are pursuing degrees from the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR). Emily Eilers, a senior from Wayne, Abygail Streff,…
Levinson pumped for chance to lead the Lopers

Levinson pumped for chance to lead the Lopers

Kearney-On Friday former Loper Marty Levinson was formally introduced as head coach of the UNK men's basketball program. He spoke with KRVN's Jayson Jorgensen about everything that has happened this week Many former Loper players were in attendance. UNK hall of fame coach Tom Kropp was also on hand and…
Nebraska Volleyball Coach John Cook hosts Q&A session with Nebraska FFA members

Nebraska Volleyball Coach John Cook hosts Q&A session with Nebraska FFA members

Nebraska Volleyball Coach John Cook addressed the 96th Nebraska FFA State Convention during a Q&A session. His message focused on leadership, growth and the three bones FFAers should have: a wishbone, backbone and funny bone. Pony Express Chevrolet Buick | Pony Express Ford | LandMark Implement #johncook#nebraska#nebraskavolleyball#huskers#volleyball#ffa https://youtu.be/8HCqUB0be-A
National Sorghum Producers 2024 Yield Contest Open for Entry

National Sorghum Producers 2024 Yield Contest Open for Entry

LUBBOCK, Texas —National Sorghum Producers will now accept entries for the 2024 National Sorghum Yield Contest. State and national winners are selected from contestants split into East and West regions for the Irrigated, Dryland No-Till and Dryland Tillage divisions, and one overall winner is selected for Food Grade. The entry…
Mother and son rescued from sinking SUV

Mother and son rescued from sinking SUV

Lincoln County, Neb. --- A mother and her son were rescued from the Nebraska Public Power District Canal Thursday after the SUV they were riding in went into the water. The mother placed a call to the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office Dispatch around 3:30 p.m. and said that she had…
Power line relocation is required for road project

Power line relocation is required for road project

Dawson Public Power District’s board was updated on a plan for construction at their meeting on April 3, 2024. The district is working with the Nebraska Department of Transportation on the Highway 83 upgrade, south of North Platte. Transmission and distribution power lines need to be re-located to accommodate additional…