Every year, tornado season leaves people across Nebraska and the Midwest with severely damaged or destroyed property, and consequently, it brings back memories for people who experienced tornado devastation in years past. One of those people is Kathy Rowell, formerly of Omaha and now of Loomis, whose house was severely…
This week for Washington Wednesday we caught up with Nebraska US Senator Pete Ricketts. There had been a lot of happenings in the month of April Senator Ricketts covered the Biden Administrations EV Mandates requiring nearly two-thirds of all vehicles sold to be EV's. He also spoke on the Protecting…
Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., a first-generation college student, heart surgeon and longtime college administrator who for the last decade has led the University of Nebraska Medical Center through a period of record growth, was confirmed Friday as NU’s ninth president by the Board of Regents. Dr. Gold, who also serves as the…
LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen issued the following statement in the aftermath of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes that resulted in damage across eastern Nebraska Friday afternoon: "Suzanne and I extend our deepest prayers to all those impacted by today's storms. I have ordered that state resources be made available…
As of Friday at 4:00 pm, trained spotters with the National Weather Service confirmed at least 23 tornadoes and reported spottings of at least two funnel clouds. Storm cells are still popping up as this is a developing story. Butler and Lancaster counties recorded at least four and five tornadoes…
The Platte County Emergency Manager reported a tornado touched down about 3 miles southwest of Platte Center at 11:39am today. The Emergency Manager also reported to the National Weather Service in Omaha that the tornado roped out and then touched back down again just a couple mintes later. Severe Thunderstorms…
Corn, soybeans, livestock and ethanol are currencies that have powered Nebraska for more than a century, enabling our state to engage in domestic and global markets and ensuring our economic strength. But the challenges our farmers and ranchers face continue to evolve. They must deliver increasingly higher yields to meet…
A 47-year career in the KRVN Engineering Department comes to an end this week when Jim Liffrig retires. His primary responsibility over the years has been the 880 AM transmitter site near Holdrege. Fresh out of engineering trade school in Minneapolis, Liffrig moved from Minneapolis to Holdrege with intentions to…
A familiar voice has returned to the Rural Radio Network (RRN), as the Network expands its coverage of rodeo. Rebel Sjeklocha joined the Nebraska Rural Radio Association (NRRA) broadcast team as a podcast host and multimedia producer with a special emphasis on rodeo and western life. “We're thrilled to welcome…
University of Nebraska System students, faculty, staff, and stakeholders will have the opportunity to meet Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., the priority candidate for president, ask questions, and hear about his leadership vision during a series of open forums. Gold, the current executive vice president and provost of the University of…
