Nebraska Extension offers Part 107 drone test prep courses

Nebraska Extension offers Part 107 drone test prep courses

During the months of June, July and August 2024, Nebraska Extension will be offering one-day (eight hour) courses across the state to prepare individuals to pass the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aeronautical Knowledge Exam. “The Part 107 Test Prep Course has been very successful, and students have been doing very…
Kulhanek finishes high school career in style

Kulhanek finishes high school career in style

Overton senior sprinter Will Kulhanek had a weekend to remember in Omaha. The future UNK sprinter won four golds at the NSAA state track and field championships. He spoke with KRVN's Jayson Jorgensen about his big week. Kulhanek put together a 40-point state track meet. He had wins in the…
York pursuit ends in crash and arrest

York pursuit ends in crash and arrest

Courtesy/York County Sheriff's Office -- (L-R) Pursuit ends with crash into mailbox and phone line box; 20 year old Gavin Prince York, Neb. -- A York man faces charges following a pursuit that ended with a crash into a mailbox. A deputy with the York County Sheriff's Office attempted to…
Three Names Added to Nebraska Law Enforcement Memorial

Three Names Added to Nebraska Law Enforcement Memorial

Grand Island, Neb. — In a somber ceremony Friday afternoon, state leaders helped honor and remember three law enforcement officers who paid the ultimate sacrifice.Grand Island Police Investigator Chris Marcello (End of Watch – July 27, 2022), Shelton Night Marshal Orren Eatherton (End of Watch – March 29, 1956) and…
Thedford and Stapleton High School Rodeo Results

Thedford and Stapleton High School Rodeo Results

Nebraska High School Rodeo Association student athletes spent their weekend in Thedford and Stapleton. Here are results from both days of rodeo, per the NEHSRA: Day 1: Thedford - Thomas County Fairgrounds NE - Sat May 18  Tie Down NeHSRA #PlaceNameScore/Time4221Schrunk, Kaddo - Pender NE11.8304402Mead, Luke - Norfolk NE12.0802123Drueke, Taylor…
ASI Awarded Additional NADPRP Grant

ASI Awarded Additional NADPRP Grant

The American Sheep Industry Association has been awarded a National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program grant for $111,110 to evaluate the traceability of livestock marketed in an auction market setting utilizing electronic identification in a Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak through collaboration with industry and state partners. The purpose…
K-State breaks ground on Global Center for Grain and Food Innovation

K-State breaks ground on Global Center for Grain and Food Innovation

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Kansas State University has launched a project that will bring together two of its strongest agricultural programs under one roof. The university held a groundbreaking ceremony on May 17 for the Global Center for Grain and Food Innovation, to be located just off the corner of Claflin Road…
Nebraska medical marijuana advocates surpass one of two key signature hurdles

Nebraska medical marijuana advocates surpass one of two key signature hurdles

LINCOLN — Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana announced Thursday it has likely crossed one of two significant hurdles as it tries to get the issue on the ballot  for the third straight election year. Crista Eggers, campaign manager of Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana. Sept. 13, 2023. Crista Eggers, campaign manager for…
NGLC to host generational transition workshops in Ord and Bassett

NGLC to host generational transition workshops in Ord and Bassett

ORD - The Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition (NGLC) will be hosting a pair of workshops in early June focused on generational transition for ag producers. NGLC Assistant Director Angela Redman says the workshops will feature an ag estate attorney presenting on topics related to inheritance laws and how to plan…