New details released in Chadron PD officer-involved shooting

New details released in Chadron PD officer-involved shooting

APRIL 1, 2024 (CHADRON, NEB.)  — The Nebraska State Patrol is able to release additional details regarding a Chadron Police Department officer-involved shooting that occurred Friday. At approximately 10:50 a.m. MT Friday, officers with the Chadron Police Department contacted the driver and passenger of a stolen Chevrolet Malibu. The encounter took…
UNK, UNMC celebrate future of health care education during beam-raising ceremony

UNK, UNMC celebrate future of health care education during beam-raising ceremony

UNK Chancellor Doug Kristensen addresses the crowd Monday morning during a beam-raising ceremony for the new Rural Health Education Building on campus. (Photo by Erika Pritchard, UNK Communications) KEARNEY – The weather was damp and dreary Monday morning – not ideal for a beam-raising ceremony. But the overcast conditions didn’t…
McCollum leaves Bearcats for Drake

McCollum leaves Bearcats for Drake

Des Moines-Ben McCollum is taking over the Drake University basketball men's program. The Northwest coach and 4X National champion is getting his chance at the Division I level. McCollum an Iowa native led Northwest Missouri State to four Division II national championships and a 394-91 overall record. In the last…
Kearney stabbing over the weekend

Kearney stabbing over the weekend

A Kearney man faces charges after attempting to murder a man. Around 1:57am Saturday, March 30, 2024, Kearney Police were called to an assault and stabbing in progress at a residence in the 1900 block of West 38th Drive. Chance Sanders, 23, is charged in Buffalo County Court with attempted…
Frontier County Sheriff submits resignation

Frontier County Sheriff submits resignation

Frontier County, Neb. -- Frontier County Sheriff Adam Cooper has submitted his resignation. His intention is contained in a letter dated, Thursday, March 28, submitted to the Frontier County Clerk and Frontier County Attorney. In it he said, "To Whom it may concern, On this date (3-28-2024) I, Adam Cooper…
Nebraska Hall of Agricultural Achievement recognizes Calkins, Rishel as 2024 honorees

Nebraska Hall of Agricultural Achievement recognizes Calkins, Rishel as 2024 honorees

The Nebraska Hall of Agricultural Achievement recognized two honorees and inducted eight new members during its annual banquet, held on the University of Nebraska—Lincoln’s East Campus in March. Founded in 1916, the Nebraska Hall of Agricultural Achievement is dedicated to preserving and improving Nebraska Agriculture. Each year, the group recognizes at least one…
Powerball Jackpot increased for Monday drawing

Powerball Jackpot increased for Monday drawing

Lincoln, NE – April 1, 2024 – Due to high sales, the Multi-State Lottery Association has increased the estimated jackpot amount for the Monday, April 1 Powerball drawing to $1 billion or $483.8 million with the cash option selected. The Powerball jackpot starts at $20 million and continues to grow…
Basart has day to remember

Basart has day to remember

Kearney-UNK sophomore thrower Rylan Basart had a day to remember on Saturday as he broke the school record in the javelin throw. The record was held by his uncle Darren and had stood since 1992. Basart talks about his special day with KRVN's Jayson Jorgensen. Basart (Stockton, Kan.), also a…