Grand Island, Neb. -- Good news for boaters who frequent Mormon Island State Recreation Area south of Grand Island. The boat ramp at Lake No. 1 will reopen by the Labor Day weekend, according to Park Superintendent Brock Burney. The lake’s swimming beach will remain closed for the rest of…
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: College Rodeo…
Crops in northeast Nebraska received ample timely rains through mid-July, and now, farmers are hoping for sunshine and heat to take the crops to the finish line. Chris Schiller farms near Scribner. He said much of the corn in the area is in the dent stage, while soybeans are filling…
A 46-year-old Lexington man was arrested late Thursday afternoon in connection with burglaries to campers in the Gallagher State Recreation area south of Lexington. Dawson County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to an initial report of burglaries to campers in the area around 1:30pm Thursday. No suspect was located at that…
The Nebraska Leadership Education/Action Development (LEAD) Program has announced the selection of 30 individuals who will join the program as Fellows of Nebraska LEAD Class 43. Over the next two years, they will participate in a rigorous curriculum designed to enhance their leadership skills, broaden their understanding of domestic and…
The Kearney Catholic Girls Golf team hosted their invite on Thursday. Broken Bow won the meet for the 3rd year in a row, holding off Sutton by 16 strokes. The rest of the top 5 was rounded outby Grand Island Central Catholic, Gothenburg, and Cozad. Team Results Broken Bow 383…
August 30, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) — Nebraska State Troopers will be ready for busy roadways as the summer travel season comes to a close with Labor Day Weekend. “This weekend will be busy on Nebraska roads with the start of Husker football, the final weekend of the State Fair, and Labor…
Cozad - One of the more storied high school softball rivalries was renewed on Thursday night as the Cozad Haymakers hosted the Gothenburg Swedes. The Haymakers used a strong pitching performance from Madison Sayer and consistent hitting throughout the line up to beat the Swedes 13-2. Gothenburg got out to…
The Nebraska State Fair honored the Nebraska Rural Radio Association (NRRA) with the Reserve Champion Outstanding Programming Partner this year. "We're proud to work with the fair and have numerous Rural Radio Network affiliates occupy the booth," said NRRA Chief Executive Officer Tim Marshall. New to the booth this year,…
OMAHA, Neb – Five members of a Houston-based organization known for targeting rural pharmacies in Western Iowa and Western Nebraska face federal charges after breaking in and stealing pharmaceuticals in May and June of 2022 and 2023. These five people are part of a larger conspiracy being prosecuted out of the Eastern…
