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

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State

Latest scam: fake traffic violation

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100% compliance in Howard County alcohol inspections

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Nebraska business leaders, Gov. Pillen step up support for Union Pacific-led merger

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Kimball water tower maintenance to begin this month

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Sports

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Multiple records broken at Norfolk Track Classic

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Ferguson signs with Peru State baseball

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WNCC softball sweeps Trinidad on Friday

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Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

April 18th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

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April 11th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

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

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Outdoor notes: Temporary closure of Clear Creek WMA for safety

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