Dane Pokorny of Thedford, Nebraska, is no stranger to rodeo. With deep family roots in the sport, Pokorny got involved at an early age. His first love? Bulldogging. These days, he can be found working the arena as a cowboy lifesaver. Though some may think the jump from steer wrestling…
North Platte, Neb. -- Weather permitting, work will begin Tuesday, Sept. 3 on I-80, fromaccording to the Nebraska Department of Transportation. Courtesy/Google Maps Scodeller Construction, Inc., of Wixom, Mich., is the contractor for this project. Work includes sawing andsealing pavement joints, penetrating concrete sealer, and permanent pavement marking. Traffic will…
A new vaccine could protect cattle from deadly tick-borne disease. Researchers at the University of Missouri are working to develop the first-ever vaccine proven to protect cattle from bovine anaplasmosis. The disease infects the red blood cells of cattle and causes hundreds of millions of dollars in economic losses nationwide…
Grand Island, Neb. -- The Nebraska State Fair has announced its attendance of over 129,000 for the first five days of the 2024 Nebraska State Fair, a 7.5% drop from the same five days in 2023, but up 12% over the same span in 2022. “There is no denying August…
A Nebraska farmer is conducting various trials on his soybeans this year, including experimenting with biological seed treatments and planting soybeans in standing rye. Scott Richert farms near Gresham and was a host site for the 2024 Soybean Management Field Days. "I've been in seed corn, growing seed corn for…
HOLDREGE - The prep spotlight returns this year, and after a 5-1 start to the season for the Highway 6 Trailblazers, sophomore Alexa Hale is this week's prep spotlight. Through six games so far, Hale is batting 8-17 (.471) with two home runs, seven RBI's, two doubles, 10 runs scored…
Kearney, Neb. – The Nebraska-Kearney football team kicks off its 118th season tonight when the Lopers travel to longtime rival Chadron State. Head coach Ryan Held talks with KRVN's Jayson Jorgensen about the start of the season and his second season in Kearney. Kickoff is set for 7pm central time…
In a bold move with no prior experience in the bakery business, a husband-and-wife duo purchased one of the most well-known bakeries in Nebraska. Alix and Andrew Ambriz didn’t grow up in McCook, Nebraska, nor did they have any background in baking. But that didn’t stop them from taking a…
Francie C. Riedmann, Gretna, has been appointed chief judge of the Nebraska Court of Appeals beginning September 13, 2024. She succeeds Judge Michael Pirtle who has completed his term as chief judge. Chief Justice Heavican noted, “The Supreme Court is pleased with the appointment of Judge Francie Riedmann to serve…
The Nebraska State Rodeo Association recently announced their 2024 Top Personnel. The individuals and rodeos honored were voted on by members of the NSRA and are as follows: NSRA Judge: Ray Brown and Buck Moon NSRA Bullfighter: Dane Pokorny NSRA Pickup Man: Lance Heikel NSRA Secretary: Jill Hudson NSRA Announcer:…
