Meet the CNFR Qualifier: Kaden Wooters

Meet the CNFR Qualifier: Kaden Wooters

Steer wrestler and Elwood, Nebraska native Kaden Wooters is making his second trip to the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming this June.   This time, however, he will be representing the South Dakota State University Jackrabbits. Wooters’ first qualification in the steer wrestling came last year during his…
Husker football poised for improvement this fall

Husker football poised for improvement this fall

Lincoln-After going 5-7 in his first year as head coach at Nebraska, Matt Rhule is looking for improvement this fall. The Huskers completed spring workouts earlier this spring and he spoke with the Rural Radio Network's Jayson Jorgensen about where things stand for the Huskers going into the off-season. The…
Cattle Chat: How viruses move across species

Cattle Chat: How viruses move across species

Anyone who remembers the COVID-19 pandemic may have a heightened sense of concern with news stories announcing that traces of the influenza virus have been appearing in unexpected places. On a recent Cattle Chat podcast, Kansas State University veterinarians shared their educational insight to help beef producers get an understanding…
Explorers win weather-shortened game over Saltdogs

Explorers win weather-shortened game over Saltdogs

SIOUX CITY, Iowa – With threatening skies, it was a race against the oncoming weather Wednesday night for the Sioux City Explorers and Lincoln Saltdogs at Lewis and Clark Park. It was a race and game that was won by the Explorers as they were able to get just enough offense…
Storm Chasers blank Saints

Storm Chasers blank Saints

SAINT PAUL, MINN. — The Omaha Storm Chasers bounced back Wednesday against the St. Paul Saints with a 6-0 shutout win at at CHS Field, the team's third shutout victory of the season. The Chasers jumped out to a commanding lead in the top of the second inning, plating five runs…
Bellevue Softball falls to Madonna in NAIA National Tournament to end season

Bellevue Softball falls to Madonna in NAIA National Tournament to end season

SIOUX CENTER, Iowa -- Second-seeded Madonna University pounded out five extra-base hits and nine total as the Crusaders defeated the fifth-seeded Bellevue University softball team, 7-1, Wednesday night in an elimination game at the NAIA Opening Round - Sioux Center Bracket being played at Open Space Park.   The Bruins, who went…
Midland Softball splits games at NAIA National Tournament Wednesday

Midland Softball splits games at NAIA National Tournament Wednesday

CHICKASHA, Okla. – Following a day of rest, Midland University was back in action on Wednesday in the NAIA Opening Round in Chickasha, Oklahoma. In a matchup of top seeds, the second-seeded Warriors fell to the top-seeded University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (USAO) to begin the day, 5-4.…
Accessibility in Agriculture: AgrAbility provides hope

Accessibility in Agriculture: AgrAbility provides hope

Most people can’t imagine not being able to do the things they love, and many never have to experience that.  This was a reality for 61-year-old Kevin Daniels, a rancher from Norfolk, when he became paralyzed last April.  Kevin grew up near Norfolk. He remembers warm summer days spent riding…
Bunner headed to Southeast to Wrestle

Bunner headed to Southeast to Wrestle

Clarkson/Leigh Boys Wrestling Standout Morgan Bunner is headed to Southeast to wrestle for the Bobcats next season. Bunner discusses what drew him to the school and program. Bunner says he plans to coach in the future after his 2 years are up at Southeast. He plans to major in Criminal…