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04/24/2026

Additional information released on Pressey Fire this evening

OCONTO, Neb. — Fire crews continue to battle the Pressey Fire burning near Oconto in Custer County. The wildfire has burned an estimated 8,953 acres and remains at 0 percent containment.

04/24/2026

Rookie Auctioneer of the Year | Weston Hottell, 17, of Kimball shows the future of auctioneering is bright as he takes the rookie title at the Nebraska Auctioneers Association contest.

Weston Hottell, 17, of Kimball shows the future of auctioneering is bright as he takes the rookie title at the Nebraska Auctioneers Association contest.

04/24/2026

Auctioneers Association crowns champion | William Yokel of Friend takes top honors in the Nebraska Auctioneers Association contest. Congrats William! Listen to his comments after the big win.

William Yokel of Friend takes top honors in the Nebraska Auctioneers Association contest. Congrats William! Listen to his comments after the big win.

04/24/2026

Lexington vs Aurora, Maids win 2-0

04/24/2026

Auctioneer Association: Adam Marshall | Adam Marshall, president of the Nebraska Auctioneer Association is hosting this year's state convention and talks about the bid calling contest

Adam Marshall, president of the Nebraska Auctioneer Association is hosting this year's state convention and talks about the bid calling contest

04/23/2026

Congrats to the auctioneers competing in the state contest in Kearney!

04/23/2026

Pressey Fire is 0% contained. Officials ask you to avoid the area so emergency crews can continue their work safely.

The Nebraska Forest Service says the Pressey Fire near Oconto has burned an estimated 10,000 acres and remains at 0% containment. Officials say crews are still working day and night with more…

04/23/2026

UNK Golf Wins MIAA Title | KRVN's Jon Willis talked with UNK women's golf head coach Shawn Rodehorst about the program's 2nd MIAA championship.

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04/23/2026

Wildfire threat remains high | Steve White has more on the fire threat and drought plus Extension launches new resources. Alex breaks down a possible decision to open the border to cattle plus we preview the state auctioneer contest.

Steve White has more on the fire threat and drought plus Extension launches new resources. Alex breaks down a possible decision to open the border to cattle plus we preview the state auctioneer contest.

04/23/2026

Expanded Drought Drives Wheat Rally | Channel Final Bell with Mike Zuzulo | Seventy percent of winter wheat areas are now suffering from some form of drought, which rallied wheat futures.

Cattle trade was likely influenced by drought conditions as well, with spring time pastures being in question.

Soybeans were lower as the USDA opens up acreage surveys to more US farmers, hoping for higher response numbers for the June update.

Mike Zuzulo with Global Commodity Analytics recaps today's trade.

The Final Bell is a daily interactive wrap-up of what happened each day in the commodity markets. The Rural Radio Network will visit with a wide range of analysts to stay on top of market trends to help farmers and ranchers make informed decisions.

04/23/2026

Pray for Rain- The Good Life | It's hard to watch a drought carry on, and it's harder to watch those who rely on the rain carry on through it as well.

The Good Life is a daily audio reflection from rural America. The show shares stories drawn from everyday life on the farm, in small towns, and within families — offering perspective and a reminder of what really matters. A Rural Radio Network podcast.

04/23/2026

Nebraska Rodeo Update: 2nd Annual John Cook Team Roping Classic a Success | Area Rodeo Results | The 2nd Annual John Cook Team Roping Classic delivers, and Travis Schauda joins us to talk about the impact of the event, the benefit behind it, and what made it a success.

We also run through a full slate of results, including Nebraska High School Rodeo action in McCook—where Taylor Rosander goes back-to-back in barrel racing and several athletes stack all-around performances—and a look at Chadron State College in the Central Rocky Mountain Region.

Plus, a preview of what’s ahead with rodeos in Hyannis, Arthur, Spearfish, and Wyoming.

Nebraska Rodeo Update