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103rd edition of Nebraska’s Big Rodeo happening next week in Burwell

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2 years ago

July 17, 2024

103rd edition of Nebraska’s Big Rodeo happening next week in Burwell

Nebraska’s Big Rodeo will swing open its chutes next week in Burwell. The Hall of Fame rodeo will take place July 24-27th.

Burwell will host some of the top cowboys and cowgirls in the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association for four jam-packed nights of rodeo action. Travis Schauda of Broken Bow will be returning for his fifth time announcing the rodeo.

In addition to the standard rodeo events, Nebraska’s Big Rodeo will feature a host of accessory events on the track including Indian relay races, the dinner bell derby, and the wild horse race.

Wednesday evening will also feature the crowning of a brand new pair of rodeo queens. Miss Burwell Rodeo 2023, Brylee Thompson of Hershey, and Little Miss Burwell Rodeo, Kartyr Johnson of Denton, will crown their successors during the first performance.

After suffering huge loss due to a storm in 2022, there have been many construction projects happening at the rodeo grounds. Most notably, a new set of north grandstands is being constructed to replace those damaged by the storm.

Rodeo board president Jess Helgoth says the grandstands will be functional at this year’s rodeo. However, the roof and the event space slated to be underneath the grandstands will not be complete. Other facility improvements rodeo attendees may notice include expanding the size of the dance pavilion, adding restroom accommodations, and increasing the amount of handicap seating.

This year’s Grand Marshal is none other than Nebraska Volleyball Coach, John Cook. The 4x national champion has taken an interest in rodeo and horses over the past few years and will be gracing Nebraska’s Big Rodeo this year. The rodeo committee has even created merchandise to commemorate Coach Cook’s attendance that will be for sale during the rodeo.

Tickets can be purchased online in advance at https://nebraskasbigrodeo.com/tickets/.

Nebraska’s Big Rodeo is held in conjunction with the Garfield County Fair. View the full schedule of events here: https://nebraskasbigrodeo.com/schedule-of-events/

Listen to our interview with Nebraska’s Big Rodeo President Jess Helgoth:

Listen to our interview with announcer Travis Schauda:

Listen to our interview with Hailey DeMers of Pioneer Band, who will play in the beer garden following the rodeo:

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Huskers/OSU game three canceled

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10 hours ago

March 1, 2026

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The third matchup this weekend between No. 9 Nebraska and No. 21 Oklahoma State was canceled Sunday due to expected bad weather in the Stillwater, Okla., area. The Cowgirls won the first matchup Thursday, 2-1 in 11 innings, while the Cornhuskers won Saturday, 4-3. The game will not be made up.

Nebraska now prepares for its home opener Thursday at Bowlin Stadium as the Huskers take on South Dakota State in a doubleheader. First pitch is scheduled for 4 p.m.

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Nebraska State Patrol investigates attempted murder/suicide in Kearney County

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22 hours ago

March 1, 2026

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Nebraska State Patrol investigates attempted murder/suicide in Kearney County

MINDEN, Neb. (KSNB) – The Nebraska State Patrol, with assistance from the Kearney County Sheriff’s Office and Kearney County Attorney’s Office, is investigating an attempted murder/suicide in rural Kearney County.

The Kearney County Sheriff’s Office was called to the scene Saturday afternoon.

According to NSP, three children and a woman had gunshot wounds, with the woman found dead.

The three children were transported by ambulance to Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney and treated for their injuries. Two of the children have since been transported to Children’s Hospital in Omaha.

NSP said all three children are expected to survive. The children are all under the age of 12.

This investigation is ongoing. Law enforcement said there is no ongoing threat to the public.

According to NSP, names are not being released at this time to protect the identities of the victims.

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UNK Students Selected for Nebraska Intercollegiate Band – Sandhills Express

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1 day ago

February 28, 2026

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UNK Students Selected for Nebraska Intercollegiate Band – Sandhills Express

Ten UNK students will perform with other outstanding instrumentalists from across the state as part of the 2026 Nebraska Intercollegiate Band. Front row, from left: Olivia Kohmetscher, Kaia Johnson, Douglas Davidchik, Micah Feddersen and Avery Reitz. Back row, from left: Evan Porter, Ike Smith, Kaitlyn Obrecht, Cameron Grafel and Chloe Harms. (Courtesy UNK, Click to enlarge)

KEARNEY, Neb – Ten students will represent the University of Nebraska at Kearney as members of the 2026 Nebraska Intercollegiate Band.

They’ll perform 11:30 a.m. March 7 in Kimball Recital Hall on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus as part of the 65th annual Nebraska State Bandmasters Association convention. The concert is free and open to the public.

The Nebraska Intercollegiate Band includes outstanding instrumentalists from colleges and universities across the state. Students selected for the honor spend time rehearsing together in Lincoln before performing for the public. This year’s ensemble is led by guest conductor Donald McKinney, director of bands at Indiana University.

“Rehearsing and performing in the Nebraska Intercollegiate Band will be an excellent opportunity for experiential learning,” said professor Duane Bierman, director of bands at UNK. “Not only will these students get a great musical experience but they will also get a chance to expand their network and grow their interpersonal skills.”

Students representing UNK include:
Broken Bow – Cameron Grafel, horn
Columbus – Douglas Davidchik, clarinet
Elm Creek – Chloe Harms, euphonium
Grand Island – Olivia Kohmetscher, tenor saxophone
Kearney – Ike Smith, trumpet
Kearney – Micah Feddersen, trumpet
Kearney – Avery Reitz, string bass and tuba
La Vista – Kaitlyn Obrecht, piano
Minden – Evan Porter, percussion
Ravenna – Kaia Johnson, flute