NFU Leads Letter to Congress: Uphold Packers and Stockyards Act Progress

NFU Leads Letter to Congress: Uphold Packers and Stockyards Act Progress

National Farmers Union this week sent a letter to Appropriations Committee leadership opposing restrictions that would undo work to revitalize the Packers and Stockyards Act. The letter, signed by national, regional, and state organizations, points out that "opponents of competitive agricultural markets are seeking to roll back the work USDA…
Husker Women lose big at Ohio State

Husker Women lose big at Ohio State

Columbus, Ohio - Nebraska was held to a season-low point total as No. 2 Ohio State ran to an 80-47 women's basketball win over the Huskers on Wednesday night at Value City Arena. Nebraska, which slipped to 16-9 overall and 8-6 in the Big Ten, committed a season-high 30 turnovers…
Sobczak continues to emerge for the Lopers

Sobczak continues to emerge for the Lopers

Kearney-UNK redshirt freshman post Bailee Sobczak continues to have a big second half of the year for the Lopers. On Saturday she scored a career high 23 points to help UNK to their 17th win of the season. KRVN's Jayson Jorgensen spoke with her about how this year has developed…
Governor Pillen Appoints Sarah Scott as State Property Tax Administrator

Governor Pillen Appoints Sarah Scott as State Property Tax Administrator

LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen on Wednesday announced his appointment of Sarah Scott as state property tax administrator. Scott currently leads the field operations team within the Property Assessment Division at the Nebraska Department of Revenue (DOR). “Sarah has had several positions with the Department of Revenue over the last…
Arrest Warrant issued in First Degree Assault investigation

Arrest Warrant issued in First Degree Assault investigation

The Kearney Police Department is currently investigating an assault that occurred at a residence in Kearney this morning between 6:15 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. A 37-year-old Kearney woman sustained serious injuries as a result of the assault and is currently being treated at a local hospital. Shortly after 9:00 a.m.…
Grass fire north of North Platte leading to evacuations

Grass fire north of North Platte leading to evacuations

UPDATE: Fire is contained. https://twitter.com/lincoemgt/status/1757923650932514851?t=YdvJvwHQ4Mdwz0H2IUpRGg&s=19 Evacuations requested for Calvary Hills Subdivision & Thunderhead Rd.There is a large grass fire N of NP, please avoid N Twin Lakes Rd & Hall School Rd as Emergency Crews battle the fire. Shelter has been opened for evacuees at the The Salvation Army located…
One dead, multiple more injured at Kansas City Super Bowl Celebration

One dead, multiple more injured at Kansas City Super Bowl Celebration

KANSAS CITY, MO- One person is dead, according to Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves, and 10 to 15 more were injured after a shooting took place near Union Station, more specifically by the parking garage. Graves said in a news conference Wednesday afternoon that two people have been taken…
State agriculture officials commend EPA for issuing order on dicamba

State agriculture officials commend EPA for issuing order on dicamba

NASDA CEO Ted McKinney issued a statement today following the EPA’s order on the use of existing stocks of the herbicide dicamba.   “As co-regulatory partners with EPA committed to preserving environmental stewardship, protecting the rural economy and securing a healthy food supply chain, NASDA commends EPA on issuing an existing…
North Platte Man Claims Seventh Truck$ & Buck$ Truck

North Platte Man Claims Seventh Truck$ & Buck$ Truck

Lincoln, NE–Lucas Swarthout of North Platte is the seventh winner of a 2023 Ford F-150 XLT 4x4 SuperCrew Flex Fuel truck in the 28th edition of the Nebraska Lottery’s $2 Truck$ & Buck$ Scratch game. Swarthout purchased his winning Truck$ & Buck$ ticket at Kwik Stop #01 at 120 South…