One death in Kearney train-vehicle crash

One death in Kearney train-vehicle crash

The Buffalo County Sheriff's Office is investigating the circumstances surrounding a single vehicle – train crash the resulted in the death of one adult male driver. Cap. Bob Anderson saysthe crash occurred at approximately 12:30 PM on Thursday July 18, 2024. At the time of this news media press release,…
31st Nebraska Star Party happening at Merritt Reservoir July 28th-August 2nd

31st Nebraska Star Party happening at Merritt Reservoir July 28th-August 2nd

The 31st Nebraska Star Party will take place July 28th through August 2nd at Merritt Reservoir. The event provides an opportunity for attendees to learn more about astronomy and experience the night sky without light pollution. Because of Merritt Reservoir's particularly remote location, observers are able to experience an intense…
Merna native named GPAC Athletic Director of the Year

Merna native named GPAC Athletic Director of the Year

SIOUX CITY, IOWA - A Merna native has been named the Great Plains Athletic Conference Athletic Director of the Year for the third time. The conference announced Thursday that Devin Smith has been chosen for the award, which is voted on by the league's athletic directors. Smith has been the…
Cozad football to induct first Hall of Fame class

Cozad football to induct first Hall of Fame class

The Cozad football program is starting a Hall of Fame to honor its past players, coaches and teams. The first induction ceremony is set for Friday night July 26th at the Cozad Country Club. KRVN's Jayson Jorgensen spoke with head coach Jayce Dueland about this new project. The induction ceremony…
NWS: Downburst winds responsible for most damage from Tuesday storm

NWS: Downburst winds responsible for most damage from Tuesday storm

NORTH PLATTE - The National Weather Service in North Platte has completed a survey of storm damage in central Custer County following Tuesday's severe storms. According to a release, the storm caused wind and hail damage from Brown and Rock Counties south through Blaine and Custer Counties. The thunderstorm produced…
Petitions turned in seeking to stop Nebraska’s redesigned school choice law

Petitions turned in seeking to stop Nebraska’s redesigned school choice law

Support Our Schools had to gather signatures twice in two years LINCOLN — Nebraskans appear likely to vote this November on whether to repeal the revamped version of Nebraska’s first major school choice legislation in a generation. Public schools advocacy group Support Our Schools on Wednesday announced that it was…
Names of victims in train-semi crash released

Names of victims in train-semi crash released

Dundy County, Neb. -- A collision between a train and a semi in Dundy County in southwest Nebraska on Tuesday left one person dead and another injured. Dundy County Communications received the initial report of the crash near Highway 34 and mile marker 2 at 2:45 p.m. The two occupants…
Two nominees forwarded for District Court Judge for the 10th Judicial District

Two nominees forwarded for District Court Judge for the 10th Judicial District

LINCOLN, NE – The Judicial Nominating Commission for the 10th Judicial District, has forwarded two nominees for District Court Judge to Governor Jim Pillen for consideration: Melodie Lynn Turner Bellamy of Kearney and Timothy Eugene Hoeft(HAY-ft) of Holdrege. Bellamy is the Kearney County Attorney. Hoeft is Phelps County Court Judge. The 10th Judicial…
Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Open House

Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Open House

NORTH PLATTE, NEB.–– The Gudmundsen Sandhills Laboratory (GSL) Open House willcelebrate its 25th anniversary on August 21 in the heart of the Sandhills near Whitman, Nebraska.The open house encourages all to attend at no cost for the latest updates in the beef industry andcurrent research. The open house will begin…