Martha Arlene Drake

Martha Arlene (Larkins) Drake was born on December 17, 1939, to Vern and Helen (Jensen) Larkins on the family Homestead in rural Jamestown, Kansas. She grew up in a large and loving family as the 3rd of 4 children and 6th of 40 1st cousins, most of who ca

May 1, 2025Updated: May 31, 2025

By News Channel Nebraska

Martha Arlene Drake

Ol' Red's Last Call for Summer concert returns to Jefferson County for year two with two major acts

After a successful debut last August, the Last Call for Summer concert returns to the Jefferson County Speedway this Saturday, featuring a true country headliner twinbill.

Aurich impact already being felt by Husker defense

Aurich impact already being felt by Husker defense

John Wagner recognized as August 2026 Jefferson County Veteran of the Month

John Wagner is the Jefferson County Veteran of the Month for August 2026.

7 Brew coming to Beatrice this fall.

7 Brew coming to Beatrice this fall.

State

AG Democratic candidate Jocelyn Brasher stops in Norfolk during campaign tour

40 mins ago

Temporary road closure notice in Valentine

1 hr 8 mins ago

20-year-old mother identified as woman killed in South Omaha crash

1 hr 12 mins ago

City of Norfolk to Begin 2026 Milling and Overlay Project August 13

1 hr 20 mins ago

Panhandle Public Health District to offer free lead screening and education in Crawford

1 hr 43 mins ago

Faith Health receives national recognition for stroke care

2 hrs 40 mins ago

Sports

Huskers open the season No. 1 in AVCA Preseason Poll

August 10th 2026, 6:26 PM UTC

'High Expectations': Coach Bent excited for return to Beatrice

August 7th 2026, 11:04 PM UTC

Orangemen Baseball names former Husker Andy Bent new head coach

August 7th 2026, 12:44 PM UTC

Pender routs Malcolm for first Legion title

August 7th 2026, 2:15 AM UTC

Kearney High School showcases new addition, the PAW

August 5th 2026, 3:55 PM UTC

Baylor Scheierman Returns to Central Nebraska for Youth Basketball Camp

August 5th 2026, 12:42 PM UTC

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

June 20th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

June 13th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

June 6th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

May 30th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April

May 29th 2026, 5:17 PM UTC

NGPC still offers grazing, haying opportunities

May 28th 2026, 7:44 PM UTC