Coffee with a Cop in Lexington

Coffee with a Cop in Lexington

The Dawson County Sheriff's Office and Lexington Police Department hosted a Coffee with a Cop event Wednesday morning July 10, 2024 in the Sheriff's Office parking lot. (Paul Pack/KRVN Radio) The Dawson County Sheriff's Office and Lexington Police Department hosted a Coffee with a Cop event Wednesday morning July 10,…
Sasse steps down as U. of Florida President

Sasse steps down as U. of Florida President

Ben Sasse has announced he is stepping down as President of the University of Florida. In an X post he noted his wife Melissa, suffered an aneurysm and series of strokes in 2007. He said his wife made an "incredible comeback" at the time. But, in recent months, she's has…
Ransen of Norfolk uses research to win State FFA Star in Agriscience Award

Ransen of Norfolk uses research to win State FFA Star in Agriscience Award

Cole Ransen, of the Norfolk FFA Chapter, has a clear passion for science and research. This interest helped him achieve being named the 2024 Nebraska State FFA Star in Agriscience. Ransen said that his Supervised Agricultural Experience has helped him achieve both academic and personal growth. “My SAE is comprised…
Kearney man passes in van-train collision Thursday

Kearney man passes in van-train collision Thursday

The Buffalo County Sheriff' sOffice has identified the victim of Thursday's vehicle-train crash on Highway 30 in eastern Kearney as 72-year-old Ronald D. Ayers of Kearney. Cap. Bob Anderson says it occured around 12:30pm as a Union Pacific Railroad train was backing up on a railroad service track that crosses…
Three Nebraska students receive Angus Foundation scholarships

Three Nebraska students receive Angus Foundation scholarships

Three Nebraska students were awarded scholarships from the Angus Foundation at the 2024 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS) in Madison, Wisconsin.  Western States National Junior Angus Show Scholarship – $1,000  JessaLynn Hudson – Belvidere, Neb.  Richard L. Spader Scholarships – $5,000  Addison Cotton – York, Neb.  Tucker Stagemeyer – Page,…
Troopers Urge Slower Speeds as Summer Flies By

Troopers Urge Slower Speeds as Summer Flies By

High speeds are on the rise across Nebraska roadways. The Nebraska State Patrol is urging motorists to slow down to keep all travelers safe. In June, Nebraska State Troopers issued over 100 citations for speeding at 100 miles per hour or more. That marks the fourth straight month of triple-digit…
Gov. Pillen Releases Property Tax Reduction Plan Ahead of Special Session

Gov. Pillen Releases Property Tax Reduction Plan Ahead of Special Session

Lincoln, Neb. -- Governor Jim Pillen joined state senators Lou Ann Linehan (District 39) and Robert Clements (District 2), presenting a sweeping plan for property tax reform. The entire proposal would slash property taxes paid by Nebraskans by an average of 50 percent, representing the largest property tax cut in…