Final Results: Nebraska’s Big Rodeo 2024

Final Results: Nebraska’s Big Rodeo 2024

Nebraska’s Big Rodeo in Burwell took place July 24-27. More information about this year’s rodeo can be found here: https://ruralradio.com/rrn/news/103rd-edition-of-nebraskas-big-rodeo-happening-next-week-in-burwell/ Here are results after the final performance, Saturday, July 27th: All-around cowboy: Coleman Proctor, $3,951, team roping and steer roping. Bareback riding: 1. Jess Pope, 86.5 points on Beutler & Son Rodeo's Top…
Sheridan County PRCA Rodeo Results: July 26, 2024

Sheridan County PRCA Rodeo Results: July 26, 2024

The Sheridan County PRCA Rodeo in Gordon is underway and will continue through Saturday, July 27th. More information about this year’s rodeo can be found here: https://ruralradio.com/rrn/news/sheridan-county-prca-rodeo-attracts-top-talents-in-prca-wpra/ Here are results from Friday, July 26th: Bareback riding leaders: 1. Nick Pelke, 86 points on Muddy Creek Pro Rodeo's Black Mamba; 2. Tanner Aus, 84.5;…
Martinez signed by Jets

Martinez signed by Jets

New York-For a second straight year former Nebraska and K-State quarterback Adrian Martinez is in an NFL training camp. This weekend the New York Jets announced they have signed Martinez to a free agent deal. Last year Martinez was a late cut of the Detroit Lions. This past spring he…
Nebraska’s Big Rodeo Results: Thursday, July 26th

Nebraska’s Big Rodeo Results: Thursday, July 26th

Nebraska’s Big Rodeo in Burwell is underway and will continue through Saturday, July 27th. More information about this year’s rodeo can be found here: https://ruralradio.com/rrn/news/103rd-edition-of-nebraskas-big-rodeo-happening-next-week-in-burwell/ Here are results after the third performance, Friday, July 26th: Bareback riding leaders: 1. Rhett Robbins, 83.5 points on Beutler & Son Rodeo's First Class; 2. Bryce Eck,…
USDA: Nebraska milk production down from 2023

USDA: Nebraska milk production down from 2023

Milk production in Nebraska during the April-June 2024 quarter totaled 318 million pounds. According to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service, that's down 8% from the same quarter last year. The average number of milk cows was 51,000 head. That's 4,000 head less than the same period last year.
Explorers lose to Railroaders

Explorers lose to Railroaders

CLEBURNE, Texas – The Cleburne Railroaders (39-28) used late offense to complete a comeback against the Sioux City Explorers (30-34) Friday night, ending the X’s four-game win streak with a 7-5 defeat. The Explorers started J.D. Scholten again in hopes he could keep his magical run alive, and while he pitched well,…
Moo pick up win over Sasquatch

Moo pick up win over Sasquatch

Spearfish, South Dakota - The Fremont Moo recorded a 12-9 victory over the Spearfish Sasquatch at Black Hills Energy Stadium, Friday night. With the Moo win, Fremont needs to win one of the next two games, Saturday or Sunday, to qualify for the Independence League Baseball Association Championship Series. Fremont's offense…
Storm Chasers lose to Saints

Storm Chasers lose to Saints

SAINT PAUL, MINN. – The Omaha Storm Chasers fell behind early for a third straight game and trailed the rest of the night, dropping Friday’s game to the St. Paul Saints 6-1. The first third of the game was a pitchers’ duel, as Omaha’s Chandler Champlain and St. Paul’s Adam Plutko each allowed one hit…
Norfolk Man Arrested After Disturbance Involving a Gun

Norfolk Man Arrested After Disturbance Involving a Gun

Just after 4:30 p.m. on Friday afternoon the Stanton County Sheriff’s office responded to a disturbance call at a residence in Woodland Park. While enroute to the scene, 911 dispatchers advised the male suspect who had gained entry by breaking a door was armed with a gun. Upon arriving contact…