How one cowgirl honors her mom’s legacy at the Nebraska HS Rodeo Finals

The bond between a cowgirl and her horse is often hard to put into words. For Reagan Stracke of Stuart, Nebraska, that bond is deeply personal — and rooted in loss, love, and legacy.

June 12, 2025Updated: June 12, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

Regional

Donated hay heads from South Dakota to Nebraska fire victims

SAGA introduces Katie Raffelson as summer intern

Former Valentine police officer charged with assault in Omaha

Latest on Brand Bill: Sen. Tanya Storer weighs in

Spring Expo returns to Sidney with big prizes, family fun and regional turnout this weekend

Spring Expo returns to Sidney with big prizes, family fun and regional turnout

Person found dead after house fire in Pine Ridge

State

Four train cars derail in North Platte

How one cowgirl honors her mom’s legacy at the Nebraska HS Rodeo Finals

Regional

Donated hay heads from South Dakota to Nebraska fire victims

SAGA introduces Katie Raffelson as summer intern

Former Valentine police officer charged with assault in Omaha

Latest on Brand Bill: Sen. Tanya Storer weighs in

Spring Expo returns to Sidney with big prizes, family fun and regional turnout this weekend

Person found dead after house fire in Pine Ridge

State

Four train cars derail in North Platte

Donated hay heads from South Dakota to Nebraska fire victims

NSP Investigating Apparent Murder-Attempted Suicide in Polk County

Upgraded athletic complex on the way in Madison as construction starts soon

Kimball cheer coach named Nebraska Cheer Coach of the Year

Kimball Health Services awards March Employee of the Month

Sports

Norfolk announces new coaches for girls basketball, cross country, dance

Norfolk recognizes former Northeast soccer player drafted by FC Dallas

Kiger Finishes Second at CSU Rodeo

North Carolina working to finalize deal to hire Michael Malone as basketball coach, AP source says

Lewis steps down as Sidney boys basketball coach after 10 seasons

WNCC softball team falls to Southeast

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

‘Worst-case scenario’: Fertilizer, fuel cost spikes hitting Nebraska farmers hard

Outdoor notes: Haag shares 100 years of Nebraskaland