Bronc rider adds to bank account, barrel racer continues winning ways - Story by Ruth Nicolaus North Platte, Neb. (June 15, 2024) – Ean Price’s bank account has some additional padding after a Saturday night at the Buffalo Bill Rodeo in North Platte, Neb. The Leedey, Oklahoma saddle bronc rider scored…
Nebraska high school rodeo athletes battled it out June 12-15 for a chance to compete at the National High School Finals Rodeo in Rock Springs, Wyoming, July 10-20, 2024. The top four athletes in each event qualified for nationals, per the Nebraska High School Rodeo Association: PlacingNameHometown Bareback Riding 1st…
Springview, Nebraska native and Mid-Plains Community College Rodeo Team member Cinch Painter won 2nd in the short round at the College National Finals Rodeo on Saturday, June 15th. Painter finished his season 3rd in the nation and brought home Rookie of the Year honors in the steer wrestling. The CNFR…
Nebraska High School Rodeo Athletes put a bow on their 2023-2024 season at the NEHSRA Finals held in Burwell, Nebraska June 12-15. The top four athletes in each event punched their ticket to the National High School Finals Rodeo that will take place in Rock Springs, Wyoming July 14-20, 2024.…
Contestants adjust for wet conditions at the Buffalo Bill Rodeo - Story by Ruth Nicolaus North Platte, Neb. (June 14, 2024) – Rain didn’t dampen the spirits or the competition during the third night of the Buffalo Bill Rodeo in North Platte. As the precipitation fell, fans moved up and…
Barrel racing horse, Texas barrel racer excel at Buffalo Bill Rodeo - Story by Ruth Nicolaus A special barrel racing horse is a winner in North Platte. Truck is a barrel racing horse owned by and cared for by Stevi Hillman, of Weatherford, Texas, and for five of the six…
The Nebraska High School Finals Rodeo is underway in Burwell. The second performance took place Thursday, June 13th at 6pm. Here are results from that performance, per the NEHSRA: Click here to view the official state finals results spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vQ1PANYiTGPdqmkAsCNAuXhf26bblADujlaY7-AA4zlpRXOJV9F7stAIMEvRtlRV8t7ODXW2a2psVEV/pubhtml
Nebraska native college rodeo athletes and athletes representing Nebraska rodeo teams are finding success at the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming. Champions will be crowned during the the final round of competition Saturday, June 15th. Below are Nebraska athletes who have had success over the last two rounds:…
BRONCS AT THE BUFFALO BILL - Story by Ruth Nicolaus Wyoming, Texas cowboys jump to the top; PRCA action continues in North Platte North Platte, Neb. (June 13, 2024) – During the second night of the Buffalo Bill Rodeo, a Wyoming cowboy took over the saddle bronc riding lead with an eight second…
Here's how the leaderboard looks for the Buffalo Bill Rodeo headed into night number 2: Bareback riding leaders: 1. Keenan Hayes, 84.5 points on Beutler & Son Rodeo's Top Gun; 2. Jake Kesl, 78.5; 3. Colton Clemens, 77; no other qualified rides. Steer wrestling: First round: 1. Travis Munro, 4.0 seconds, $1,513; 2. (tie)…
