OMAHA, Neb. – The five state Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Division, which includes Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota, is reminding Midwestern communities to continue education efforts that raise awareness to the life-threatening consequences of fentanyl experimentation and use while recognizing National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day on August…
This week, all eyes are on the FED discussions, which could have significant implications for the economy and markets. The Pro Farmer Tour is also drawing attention, offering critical insights into crop conditions just as August weather patterns start to show their effects. Adding to the uncertainty, a potential Canadian…
Nebraska senior wide receiver Isaiah Neyor was selected to the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List on Wednesday. Neyor, a 6-foot-4, 220-pound wide receiver from Fort Worth, Texas, is in his first season at Nebraska after spending the last two seasons at the University of Texas, where he battled…
LINCOLN, NE – Today, Governor Jim Pillen announced the appointment of Kirk Olson to the NPPD Board of Directors for Subdivision 4. Olson is president of Olson Farms, Inc. of North Platte, which he owns and operates. He’s also one of the founders for Sustainable Beef, also in North Platte. Olson…
Read Retirement Letter to Gov. Jim Pillen here After serving 18 years on the Nebraska Supreme Court bench, Chief Justice Mike Heavican has announced his retirement to occur on October 31, 2024. Gov. Jim Pillen congratulated Chief Justice Heavican on his retirement and thanked him for his public service to…
The Heartland of America Tour is set to begin on Wednesday, August 28, departing from Cheyenne, Wyoming and journeying through nine additional states: Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas. During this eight-week tour, the world’s largest operational historic steam locomotive will make scheduled stops across Nebraska,…
COZAD, NE - Cozad Public Schools welcomed students back Today, Wednesday August 21, 2024, starting on schedule with the original start date, despite the devastating hailstorm that swept through less than 2 months ago. Saturday, June 29th, 2024 is a day Cozad and it's residents will never forget after being…
MINDEN - After a state championship last year, the Minden volleyball team is looking forward to another run as the new season approaches. The Whippets were 36-1 in 2023, defeating Kearney Catholic in five sets to win their first ever volleyball state title last year. Coming into 2024, Minden only…
Holdrege, Neb. - After an 0-9 season last year, the 2024 Holdrege Duster Football looks to come out strong. Head Coach Jacob McLain knows there's still an uphill battle, but he's optimistic that his team can show some noticeable improvement. Head Coach Jacob McLain talks with KUVR's Jon Schilling about…
HASTINGS, NEB. – (August 18, 2024) – South Dakota barrel racer Jessica Routier loves Hastings, Nebraska. For the third time in five years, the Buffalo, South Dakota woman won the barrel racing at the Oregon Trail Rodeo, this time with a 17.25 second run. She won the 2020 and 2021 titles…
