Washington Wednesday: Pete Ricketts May 1st, 2024

Washington Wednesday: Pete Ricketts May 1st, 2024

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…
Nebraska native ready for next step at USD

Nebraska native ready for next step at USD

Vermillion- Edgar, Nebraska native Carrie Eighmey was named the head women's basketball coach at the University of South Dakota this week. This is a job that Eighmey and her husband Devin who is an assistant on her coaching staff have been interested in for awhile. KRVN's Jayson Jorgensen spoke with…
Nebraska cowboys in top five at Resistol Rookie Roundup in Fort Worth, Texas

Nebraska cowboys in top five at Resistol Rookie Roundup in Fort Worth, Texas

The 3rd annual Resistol Rookie Roundup played host to the top 15 first-year Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association cardholders in each event, giving them the chance to compete for $100,000 in prize money.   The Cornhusker State proudly sent two cowboys to the event held April 26-27 at the historic Cowtown…
Threat against Loup County Public Schools resolved, investigation underway

Threat against Loup County Public Schools resolved, investigation underway

Taylor, Neb. -- Loup County Sheriff Dustin Spanel says an alleged threat against Loup County Public Schools has been resolved with everyone safe. Sheriff Spanel says the Nebraska State Patrol is assisting the Sheriff's Office in the ongoing investigation. The Loup County Sheriff's Office and Loup County Public Schools initiated…
Nebraska corn farmers frustrated by new SAF tax credit rule

Nebraska corn farmers frustrated by new SAF tax credit rule

Nebraska corn farmers expressed frustration and dissatisfaction with the recent announcement from the U.S. Department of Treasury (USDOT) regarding limitations on corn-based ethanol's role in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), through the 40B tax credits. An update to the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne GREET model requires that corn-based ethanol must…
Corn Growers Disappointed in GREET Model Update 

Corn Growers Disappointed in GREET Model Update 

An announcement this week by the U.S. Department of Treasury regarding the final guidance on eligibility for the Sustainable Aviation Fuel tax credits enacted in the Inflation Reduction Act was met with concern from leaders at the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) who say they are now committed to ensuring that the updated…
Scottsbluff girls claim B-8 championship win over Lexington

Scottsbluff girls claim B-8 championship win over Lexington

The Scottsbluff girls soccer team continued their hot stretch on Tuesday as they beat Lexington 5-1 at the Landers Complex to win the B-8 Sub-District Tournament. Scottsbluff HC Chad Larson chimes in on his teams big accomplishment Senior Ella Foote, who recently signed to play volleyball at Nebraska Wesleyan, continued…
Sen. Moran Co-sponsors Bill to Protect AM Radio

Sen. Moran Co-sponsors Bill to Protect AM Radio

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce – Tuesday joined his colleagues in co-sponsoring the bipartisan AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act. This legislation would direct the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to require automakers to maintain AM broadcast radio in new vehicles at no additional charge.…
Lexington tennis has good day

Lexington tennis has good day

The Lexington girls tennis team defeated Kearney Catholic and Hershey in dual action on Tuesday. Lexington downed the Stars 3-2. In number one singles Jarline Martinez of Lexington beat Abby Isaacson 8-2, Brooklyn Lul of Lexington deated Kaitlyn Huls 8-2. Number three singles Reagan Ruyle of Kearney Catholic beat Cooper…