Senior Brett Sears was one of 68 semifinalists for the Dick Howser Trophy, awarded annually to the top college baseball player in the country in conjunction with the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association and the St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce. The Dick Howser Trophy, presented by The Game Headwear, given…
May 15, 2024 (Lincoln, Neb.) — During the month of April 2024, twenty-three people were killed in traffic crashes on Nebraska roadways, according to data collected by the Nebraska Department of Transportation. 23 ¨ These 23 fatalities occurred in 19 fatal crashes. ¨ Eleven of the nineteen vehicle occupants killed were not using…
DES MOINES, IOWA – Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 2.8 percent in April, down from last month’s rate of 2.9 percent and tying the rate from a year ago. The state’s labor force participation rate fell to 66.8 percent, down from 67 percent last month. Meanwhile, the U.S. unemployment…
When it comes to barbecue, few people in the Lone Star State know more than a trio of Texas A&M University meat scientists, affectionately known as the “Three Brisketeers.” Together, these long-time friends and colleagues share more than 120 years of collective expertise in the art and science behind smoking and grilling meat to…
Class BGirls Shot Put12th- Meg Anderson- West Point-Beemer- 36' 8.75" Boys Long Jump21st- Treven Weddle- West Point-Beemer- 19' 2" Girls Triple Jump19th- Campbell Snodgrass- West Point-Beemer- 32' 8.25" Girls 800 M Run11th- Allie Kaup- West Point-Beemer- 2:22.09 Girls 100 M Hurdles8th- Mia Hunke- West Point-Beemer- 15.61 Girls 300 M Hurdles3rd-…
Steer wrestler and Elwood, Nebraska native Kaden Wooters is making his second trip to the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming this June. This time, however, he will be representing the South Dakota State University Jackrabbits. Wooters’ first qualification in the steer wrestling came last year during his…
Lincoln-After going 5-7 in his first year as head coach at Nebraska, Matt Rhule is looking for improvement this fall. The Huskers completed spring workouts earlier this spring and he spoke with the Rural Radio Network's Jayson Jorgensen about where things stand for the Huskers going into the off-season. The…
Anyone who remembers the COVID-19 pandemic may have a heightened sense of concern with news stories announcing that traces of the influenza virus have been appearing in unexpected places. On a recent Cattle Chat podcast, Kansas State University veterinarians shared their educational insight to help beef producers get an understanding…
OMAHA, Neb. — The Omaha Supernovas (17-7) pulled off its first reverse sweep in franchise history with a 20-25, 16-25, 25-18, 25-8, 15-11 five-set win over the San Diego Mojo (13-12) Thursday night at the CHI Health Center in the Pro Volleyball Federation Championship Semifinals. The win puts Omaha in the first Pro Volleyball Federation…
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – With threatening skies, it was a race against the oncoming weather Wednesday night for the Sioux City Explorers and Lincoln Saltdogs at Lewis and Clark Park. It was a race and game that was won by the Explorers as they were able to get just enough offense…
