Eagle Viewing Facilities to close after this Weekend

Eagle Viewing Facilities to close after this Weekend

The weekend of February 24-25 will be the last chance to watch bald eagles from The Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District's eagle-viewing facilities at the Johnson No. 2 Hydroplant as well as the Kingsley Dam facility. Central provides the public with opportunities each winter to watch bald eagles…
Lexington ends season in York

Lexington ends season in York

YORK - The Lexington boys saw their season come to an end Wednesday night in the first round of the B7 subdistricts, falling to York 70-38. Lexington played from behind from the get go, not able to score their first points until about half way through the first quarter. By…
Got Good Genes? Researchers reverse engineer nature to improve wheat breeding lines

Got Good Genes? Researchers reverse engineer nature to improve wheat breeding lines

For researchers at K-State’s Wheat Genetics Resource Center, it’s all about the genes. Using powerful new tools like gene editing, these scientists are taking a molecular look at how to reverse engineer nature’s “survival of the fittest” in the laboratory to improve disease resistance, increase yield and protein quality and…
Loper home opener set for the this weekend

Loper home opener set for the this weekend

Kearney-The UNK softball team is scheduled to play four games at home this weekend. UNK is 4-5 on the season after the first two weekends of the year. KRVN's Jayson Jorgensen talks with head coach Katie Ackermann about the start of the season.
Updated Dawson County candidates list Feb 21, 2024

Updated Dawson County candidates list Feb 21, 2024

(I) Incumbent(N) Newcomer Dawson County -- Dawson County's election ballot has become more clear after Thursday's filing deadline for incumbents. Non-incumbents (Newcomers) have a filing deadline of March 1. Recent filers include (I) Laura Peltier for Cozad City Council West Ward. No one has filed for Cozad City Council East…
California is only state left to approve E-15 use

California is only state left to approve E-15 use

California is the only state left to approve sales of E15, which is gasoline blended with 15% ethanol. U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) said just over one year ago, California introduced an ambitious climate strategy for significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. She pointed to "practical reforms" that would immediately…
Rep. Adrian Smith touts importance of international trade in Yeutter Institute speech

Rep. Adrian Smith touts importance of international trade in Yeutter Institute speech

LINCOLN — Nebraska’s longest-tenured member of Congress told a University of Nebraska-Lincoln audience Tuesday that American trade needs a jolt of public interest.  U.S. Rep. Adrian Smith, who chairs the House Ways and Means subcommittee with jurisdiction over international trade, stressed economic importance of trade to Nebraska and the world.…
ASA Survey Paints Harsh Reality of ESA Herbicide Strategy on Soy Farmers

ASA Survey Paints Harsh Reality of ESA Herbicide Strategy on Soy Farmers

Washington, D.C.- The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed pesticide registration plans to meet its Endangered Species Act obligations that could significantly affect farmers’ livelihoods. With U.S. soybean farmers concerned over the impacts of these proposals, which include the Vulnerable Species Pilot Program (more details below) and a draft Herbicide Strategy, the American…
High School Basketball Scores 2-21-24

High School Basketball Scores 2-21-24

Boys Districts Beatrice 63, Nebraska City 47Bennington 86, Schuyler 17Blair 62, South Sioux City 32Hastings 63, Northwest 42McCook 61, Gering 43Omaha Roncalli Catholic 76, Omaha Gross Catholic 64Omaha Skutt Catholic 76, Ralston 19Seward 74, Lincoln Northwest 57Waverly 67, Plattsmouth 56York 70, Lexington 38Girls Districts Bellevue West 83, Lincoln High 29Lincoln…
Husker Men pick up first Conference Road win at Indiana

Husker Men pick up first Conference Road win at Indiana

Jamarques Lawrence had a career-high 19 points, including six points and three assists in a decisive 14-1 second-half run, as Nebraska picked up a crucial 85-70 win at Indiana Wednesday night. Lawrence played the best all-around game of his career, finishing with 19 points on 6-of-8 shooting, including a perfect…