Courtesy/University of Colorado -- Dr. Matthew McCarville LINCOLN, NE – Governor Jim Pillen has announced the appointment of Dr. Matthew J. McCarville as chief information officer for the state of Nebraska. McCarville started his new role today (Tuesday). “Dr. McCarville’s information technology experience and expertise nationally and internationally in the public and private sectors is…
College rodeo athletes hit the trail this past weekend, competing at various rodeos in their respective regions. Nebraska teams and Nebraska native athletes in the Great Plains, Central Plains, and Central Rocky Mountain regions found success in multiple events. The following results outline how NEBRASKA rodeo teams and NEBRASKA athletes performed over the weekend.…
Nebraska offensive coordinator Marcus Satterfield met with members of the media following the Huskers’ spring practice on Tuesday. He discussed the plan for the quarterbacks during the spring game and what is important to see from them. “The plan is that they’re all going to get a chance to play…
The Nebraska Extension 4-H and Open Class entries have seen many special projects over the years, from dry edible beans to sorghum and broom corn. This year, Nebraska Extension and 4-H’s Special Agronomy Project for 2024 is sugar beets. The project is held across the state, both in the Panhandle…
Kearney, Neb. – The Nebraska-Kearney track and field team will compete, weather permitting, at four different schools this upcoming week. First, the annual Alex Francis Classic at Fort Hays State has been moved up a full day to Wednesday (April 24) to beat the weather. A group of UNK field…
LINCOLN, NEB. – Nebraska Farm Bureau, the state’s largest general agriculture organization, has announced a slate of endorsements for candidates seeking election to the Nebraska Legislature. Endorsements made by the Nebraska Farm Bureau Political Action Committee (NEFB-PAC) are based on the candidate’s positions on agriculture and rural issues and recommendations…
FRANKLIN – A faded metal sign still hangs from the building’s exterior, reminding residents of its glory days. The two-story structure at 613 15th Ave. served the Franklin community for more than 125 years, most notably as Marcellus Furniture, a business that operated there for nearly three decades. Now, this…
Oxford, Neb. - Southern Valley hosted Elm Creek, Alma, and Loomis in their quadrangular track and field meet on Monday. Elm Creek won in the girls team standings while the Alma boys took first. Girls: PlaceSchoolPoints1Elm Creek872Alma323Loomis224Southern Valley21 Boys: PlaceSchoolPoints1Alma652Elm Creek463Loomis354Southern Valley16 Individual results can be found HERE.
Attorneys made opening statements Monday afternoon in the motor vehicle homicide jury trial in Phelps County Court of 33-year-old Andy Eickhoff of Albion. The case stems from a March 28, 2023 accident on Highway 183 about 5 miles north of Holdrege. A northbound semi, driven by Eickhoff, struck with the…
At 15 years old, Chuck Swisher got his start fighting bulls. These days, he is one of the most sought after bull fighters in the sport of rodeo. In addition to working some of the largest rodeos in the country, Swisher has been a pioneer for bull fighting as a…
