PCCF’s give2GROW 2024 is alive and well once again

PCCF’s give2GROW 2024 is alive and well once again

Holdrege, Neb. - After some uncertainty and uneasiness from several nonprofit organizations in Phelps County, give2GROW 2024 is back on. This is a welcome decision for many nonprofits who rely on the annual event to provide much needed funds for their operations. Following the Phelps County Community Foundation's April board…
Kampmann to serve extra year on post release supervision

Kampmann to serve extra year on post release supervision

Angelique Kampmann was sentenced in Dawson County District Court Friday for violation of her post release supervision. Kampmann was originally convicted on three counts of Attempted Motor Vehicle Homicide while Driving Under the Influence in the October 16, 2018 deaths of Ziera Nickerson, Donald Anderson and Karli Michael. Kampmann was…
Suspect driving stolen vehicle arrested in McCool Junction

Suspect driving stolen vehicle arrested in McCool Junction

McCool Junction, Neb. -- A man driving a car allegedly stolen in McCool Junction was arrested early Tuesday and placed in the York County Jail. A York County Sheriff's Deputy attempted to stop the vehicle for a traffic violation at approximately 2:30 a.m., but the driver refused and a pursuit…
Nebraska Rodeo Update for June 1st

Nebraska Rodeo Update for June 1st

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: Nebraska Volleyball…
Ryker Named Secondary High School Principal of the Year

Ryker Named Secondary High School Principal of the Year

The Nebraska State Association of Secondary School Principals has selected Mr. Seth Ryker as the 2024 High School Principal of the Year. This award is presented annually to a Principal who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in their school, region, and at the state level. The award honors principals who have…
Two Arrested After Officer-Involved Shooting, Standoff

Two Arrested After Officer-Involved Shooting, Standoff

Omaha, Neb. -- May 31, 2024 -- Troopers have arrested two suspects following an overnight incident that led to two officer-involved shootings in eastern Nebraska. The situation began Thursday at approximately 8:15 p.m., when troopers were following up on a previous investigation at a residence in the 6200 block of S.…
Storm names Abalan as new coach

Storm names Abalan as new coach

KEARNEY, NE. – Tri-City Storm is proud to announce the hiring of Mark Abalan as the ninth Head Coach in franchise history. Abalan brings more than twenty years of coaching experience and success to the organization. He joins the Storm after spending the last three seasons with the Northstar Christian…
Pivots run in the Nebraska Panhandle as dryness persists | Fridays in the Field

Pivots run in the Nebraska Panhandle as dryness persists | Fridays in the Field

Despite much of Nebraska getting drought relief this year, the Panhandle has not received the same moisture. Consequently, producers are already irrigating before June. Andy Groskopf grows corn and Great Northern beans near Scottsbluff, most of which is irrigated. "Right now, there's a lot of pivots running [and] not much…
Legion Baseball Scores 5 – 30

Legion Baseball Scores 5 – 30

McCook MNB Seniors over Gothenburg Melons Seniors 13-5 Gothenburg Melons Juniors over McCook Juniors 9-1 Kearney Pinnacle Bank Post 52 over Buena Vista Juniors 8-1 (Kearney Junior Invite) Lincoln East Juniors over Kearney Pinnacle Bank Post 52 1-0 (Kearney Junior Invite)
Meet the CNFR Qualifier: Riata Day

Meet the CNFR Qualifier: Riata Day

Fleming, Colorado native, Riata Day, found her home in the Nebraska High School Rodeo Association. In fact, she took home a state championship title in the goat tying in 2019. These days, she is preparing to represent the University of Wyoming at the College National Finals Rodeo. "This region is…