Elm Creek girls aim for strong finish at state

Elm Creek girls aim for strong finish at state

Elm Creek- It has been a great spring for the Elm Creek girls track team. The Buffaloes were team champs at the FKC meet, won several other invites and also won the team championship at the D-8 district meet in Paxton with 135 points. KRVN's Jayson Jorgensen spoke with coach…
Meet the CNFR Qualifier: Kaden Wooters

Meet the CNFR Qualifier: Kaden Wooters

Steer wrestler and Elwood, Nebraska native Kaden Wooters is making his second trip to the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming this June.   This time, however, he will be representing the South Dakota State University Jackrabbits. Wooters’ first qualification in the steer wrestling came last year during his…
Husker football poised for improvement this fall

Husker football poised for improvement this fall

Lincoln-After going 5-7 in his first year as head coach at Nebraska, Matt Rhule is looking for improvement this fall. The Huskers completed spring workouts earlier this spring and he spoke with the Rural Radio Network's Jayson Jorgensen about where things stand for the Huskers going into the off-season. The…
Burglary at Kearney Powersports – 10 dirt bikes stolen

Burglary at Kearney Powersports – 10 dirt bikes stolen

The Kearney Police Department is investigating a burglary which occurred at Kearney Powersports, 511 2nd Avenue south, on Wednesday, at approximately 6:15 a.m. Kearney Police received a report that the front door of the business had been smashed to gain access to the building. According to security video from Kearney…
UNK programs bring social work students to underserved areas

UNK programs bring social work students to underserved areas

KEARNEY – Sam Burns was looking for a meaningful career, a job that would allow her to build connections with people and positively impact their lives. Social work is “all of that and more,” the University of Nebraska at Kearney senior says. “It’s been the right fit for me, and…
Cattle Chat: How viruses move across species

Cattle Chat: How viruses move across species

Anyone who remembers the COVID-19 pandemic may have a heightened sense of concern with news stories announcing that traces of the influenza virus have been appearing in unexpected places. On a recent Cattle Chat podcast, Kansas State University veterinarians shared their educational insight to help beef producers get an understanding…
Motorcycle accident east of Miller Tuesday

Motorcycle accident east of Miller Tuesday

Buffalo County Sheriff's Office investigated a one-vehicle accident with injury about 2.5 miles east of Miller on Highway 40. Chief Deputy Dan Schleusener says it occurred around 3:00pm Tuesday as a motorcycle left the roadway. The lone rider, a 20-year-old Amherst man, was transported by AireCare to CHI Health Good…
Supernovas reverse sweep Mojo in inaugural Pro Volleyball Federation Championship

Supernovas reverse sweep Mojo in inaugural Pro Volleyball Federation Championship

OMAHA, Neb. — The Omaha Supernovas (17-7) pulled off its first reverse sweep in franchise history with a 20-25, 16-25, 25-18, 25-8, 15-11 five-set win over the San Diego Mojo (13-12) Thursday night at the CHI Health Center in the Pro Volleyball Federation Championship Semifinals. The win puts Omaha in the first Pro Volleyball Federation…
Voter turnout for Nebraska primary lower than expected

Voter turnout for Nebraska primary lower than expected

Lincoln, Neb. -- Over 330,000 individuals voted in Nebraska's primary election for a turnout of slightly more than 27%. That was lower than Secretary of State Bob Evnen's prediction of a 35% turnout. Evnen says poll workers and county election offices reported only minor issues handling Nebraska's first statewide election…
Accessibility in Agriculture: AgrAbility provides hope

Accessibility in Agriculture: AgrAbility provides hope

Most people can’t imagine not being able to do the things they love, and many never have to experience that.  This was a reality for 61-year-old Kevin Daniels, a rancher from Norfolk, when he became paralyzed last April.  Kevin grew up near Norfolk. He remembers warm summer days spent riding…