Nebraska High School Finals Rodeo – 1st Performance Results

Nebraska High School Finals Rodeo – 1st Performance Results

The Nebraska High School Finals Rodeo is underway in Burwell. Boys and girls cutting took place early Thursday morning, while first official performance took place at 11am. The second performance will take place Thursday evening at 6pm. Here are results from that performance, per the NEHSRA: Reined Cowhorse: Back#NameCity/StPointsRnd 1…
Zach Call of Thedford fights bulls at this year’s Buffalo Bill Rodeo

Zach Call of Thedford fights bulls at this year’s Buffalo Bill Rodeo

Bullfighter and Thedford, Nebraska native, Zach Call has returned to the Buffalo Bill Rodeo for another year of rodeo action. Call is a familiar face in the arena, as he has fought bulls in North Platte numerous times before. Call is well-respected and accomplished in the bull fighting scene, having…
Danielle Forster of Smithfield crowned Miss Rodeo Nebraska 2025

Danielle Forster of Smithfield crowned Miss Rodeo Nebraska 2025

Danielle Forster of Smithfield was crowned Miss Rodeo Nebraska 2025 in front of a rowdy Wednesday night crowd at the Buffalo Bill Rodeo. Forster was selected after competing and being judged in a variety of events, including horsemanship, appearance, personality, and more. Forster graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln her…
Jaelyn Himmelberg crowned Miss Teen Rodeo Nebraska 2024

Jaelyn Himmelberg crowned Miss Teen Rodeo Nebraska 2024

Jaelyn Himmelberg of Blue Hill was crowned Miss Teen Rodeo Nebraska 2024 during an official coronation ceremony held at Mid Plains Community College Wednesday afternoon. She was crowned by the outgoing titleholder, Maci Cox of Hershey. Jaelyn competed and was judged in a variety of areas, including horsemanship, appearance, personality…
College National Finals Rodeo – Round 1 Update

College National Finals Rodeo – Round 1 Update

CASPER, Wyo.---The following are results from the first round of  the College National Finals Rodeo, June 10, 2024, courtesy of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association. Complete results are available at www.collegerodeo.com. Listen to comments from Mid Plains Community College Rodeo Coach Aukai Kaai here: Barrel racing: 1, Taycie Matthews, University of…
Ranching with Purpose – Gabriel Connealy on Breaking the Barrier

Ranching with Purpose – Gabriel Connealy on Breaking the Barrier

Gabriel Connealy shares about his family business, Connealy Angus, and how they ranch with purpose in the Nebraska Sandhills. Listen as we get back to our ranching roots on this episode of Breaking the Barrier. Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5gsPYYmOoUn1Qkhz9RMtYD?si=UuWdb_bTTwmtUs3aWjY8mQ
Buffalo Bill Rodeo kicks off with 500-plus cowboys and cowgirls

Buffalo Bill Rodeo kicks off with 500-plus cowboys and cowgirls

North Platte, Neb. –June 10, 2024 – The excitement of pro rodeo returns to North Platte with this year’s Buffalo Bill Rodeo. Over 500 professional cowboys and cowgirls will be making North Platte one of their stops this weekend as they pursue the dream of a gold buckle and winnings.…
Nebraska High School Finals Rodeo happening this week in Burwell

Nebraska High School Finals Rodeo happening this week in Burwell

Burwell will play host to this year's Nebraska High School Finals Rodeo happening June 12-15. High school rodeo athletes from across the state will compete for a chance to represent Nebraska at the National High School Finals Rodeo this July in Rock Springs, Wyoming. View the full schedule here: Schedule…
Nebraska Rodeo Update for June 8th

Nebraska Rodeo Update for June 8th

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: Buffalo Bill…