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…
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…
A suspect who was wanted after a shootout with law enforcement in Omaha last night has been captured in Washington County this morning. Highway 30 near Kennard needed to be closed during a standoff before authorities took 42-year-old Jason Davenport into custody. Authorities were trying to serve an arrest warrant…
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…
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – The Sioux City Explorers (7-11) fell in the series finale 7-2 to the Milwaukee Milkmen (10-8) Thursday night. The Milkmen took a 4-1 lead in the third inning and never looked back as the X’s couldn’t catch their offense. The X’s opened the scoring in the bottom of the first…
INDIANAPOLIS, IND. - The Omaha Storm Chasers swept the Indianapolis Indians in the doubleheader at Victory Field, with 3-2 and 7-1 wins Thursday evening. Game 1: OMAHA 3, INDIANAPOLIS 2 (FINAL/8) In the first game of the doubleheader, the Indians opened the bottom of the first inning with a solo homer…
Oakland-Craig Football Standout JT Brands has signed with South Dakota. Brands says he's really excited to play Football at the FCS Level. Brands also considered schools like Northern Iowa, South Dakota State, North Dakota, and Wyoming. Brands says South Dakota was the perfect fit. Brands says he'll be a Defensive…
Hastings, Nebraska cowgirl Lynsie Lancaster currently leads the standings in the goat tying heading into the last regular season high school rodeo of the year. The recent graduate of Adams Central High School has been involved in the Nebraska High School Rodeo Association since she was a freshman. Lancaster,…
OMAHA, Neb. - The reigning Summit League Champion Omaha Volleyball Team officially announced its full 2024 schedule on Wednesday. After an exhibition at Missouri on August 25, the season gets underway the following week with the Omaha Invite presented by Sarpy County Tourism. The invite will take place over two…
An Omaha business was robbed by two men, one who had a hatchet and the other had a machete. An Onawa, Iowa man who has been accused of murdering his wife, has pleaded not guilty to one count of first-degree murder. Three Rivers Public Health Department serves Dodge, Saunders and…