NSP SWAT makes arrest after standoff in Milford

NSP SWAT makes arrest after standoff in Milford

APRIL 25, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol SWAT Team arrested a Milford man following a standoff overnight. At approximately 11:15 p.m. Wednesday, NSP was notified by the Milford Police Department of a situation involving an armed subject who had barricaded himself inside his home. The…
Leading indicator falls in March, rapid economic growth still expected

Leading indicator falls in March, rapid economic growth still expected

Nebraska’s leading economic indicator saw a decline during March, according to the most recent report from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. The indicator, designed to predict economic activity six months into the future, fell 1.31% after a nearly 4% increase during February. “Taken together, the two monthly reports suggest that there…
LB 1402 passage leaves Opportunity Scholarship Act referendum up in the air

LB 1402 passage leaves Opportunity Scholarship Act referendum up in the air

After the passage of LB 1402 by the Nebraska Legislature last week, it begs the question of what will happen with a referendum question on the November ballot. The measure changes the state funding mechanism for scholarships for students to attend private or parochial schools, with an appropriation of $10…
Ceresco Police Officer died in the Line of Duty

Ceresco Police Officer died in the Line of Duty

Gov. Jim Pillen has ordered flags be flown at half-mast until 5:00pm on the day of Officer Ross Bartlett's burial. View video of Nebraska State Patrol press conference here. APRIL 13, 2024 (LINCOLN, NEB.)  — The Nebraska State Patrol is heartbroken to announce the passing of Ceresco Police Officer Ross Bartlett.…
Longtime radio engineer retires

Longtime radio engineer retires

A 47-year career in the KRVN Engineering Department comes to an end this week when Jim Liffrig retires. His primary responsibility over the years has been the 880 AM transmitter site near Holdrege. Fresh out of engineering trade school in Minneapolis, Liffrig moved from Minneapolis to Holdrege with intentions to…
Suspicious vehicle leads to drug arrest

Suspicious vehicle leads to drug arrest

At approximately 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9th, 2024, a Kearney Police Department K-9 Officer was on routine patrol, when he observed a suspicious vehicle parked near a storage facility in the 1600 block of 30th Avenue and saw two adult male subjects standing outside the car.  The officer recognized…
Sjeklocha spearheads new rodeo initiatives for Rural Radio Network 

Sjeklocha spearheads new rodeo initiatives for Rural Radio Network 

A familiar voice has returned to the Rural Radio Network (RRN), as the Network expands its coverage of rodeo.   Rebel Sjeklocha joined the Nebraska Rural Radio Association (NRRA) broadcast team as a podcast host and multimedia producer with a special emphasis on rodeo and western life.  “We're thrilled to welcome…
Public forums for Priority Candidate Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D. announced

Public forums for Priority Candidate Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D. announced

University of Nebraska System students, faculty, staff, and stakeholders will have the opportunity to meet Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., the priority candidate for president, ask questions, and hear about his leadership vision during a series of open forums. Gold, the current executive vice president and provost of the University of…
Construction of ALLO Fiber in Crete is Complete

Construction of ALLO Fiber in Crete is Complete

ALLO announced its intention to build a 100% fiber-optic network in Crete in February 2023. Construction began in July 2023, and they are happy to announce construction is complete. ALLO now provides local businesses, residents, and governmental entities with internet, TV, phone, and managed service solutions over an all-fiber network.…