KBRL-The Big Talker

12/19/2025

Rich Barnett talked with McCook HS 1985 grad Wallis Marsh on the CFP playoffs battle between his Oklahoma Sooners and Alabama.

INTERVIEW: Talking CFP playoff football, Oklahoma vs. Alabama, with McCook HS 1985 grad Wallis Marsh.

12/18/2025

Bird Flu Found in Wild Geese

Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department (SWNPHD) has received a report of wild geese in the health district that have tested positive for avian influenza, or bird flu. There have been no human cases of bird flu in

12/18/2025

NSP Investigating After Body Found in Furnas County

The Nebraska State Patrol is conducting a death investigation after a deceased person was found in rural Furnas County. The body was discovered Wednesday on a rural farm in northeast Furnas County, north of Oxford. A representative

12/16/2025

NDCS hosts state senators for tour of WEC detention facility

On Monday, Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) Director Rob Jeffreys led a tour of the WEC Detention Facility, open to all 49 Nebraska state senators. Five state senators attended, including Tom Brandt, Rob Clements, Myron Dorn,

12/15/2025

Rich Barnett talked with Joe Townsley about this January's McCook Optimist Club MAC Attack Youth Basketball Tournament.

INTERVIEW: McCook Optimist Club MAC Attack Basketball Tournament returns in January. More with Joe Townsley.

12/12/2025

Rich Barnett recapped Bison wrestling at Cozad and previewed tomorrow's Holdrege with MHS coaches Clint Hosick, Nick Umscheid and Dusters coach Brandon Rimpley. PC-Lindsey Foster.

INTERVIEW: Bison wrestling teams won duals in Cozad. More with MHS coaches Clint Hosick, Nick Umscheid and Holdrege coach Brandon Rimpley.

12/10/2025

City of McCook releases crack sealing schedule.

The City of McCook plans to begin crack sealing various streets in the community on Friday December 12th, weather permitting. It should take roughly 2 weeks to complete, weather permitting. The contractor will be Shelco Construction out

12/09/2025

Rich Barnett recapped Saturday's Mullen Invite win with Hitchcock County coach Blake Shuler.

INTERVIEW: Hitchcock County wrestlers open their season with invite win in Mullen. More with Falcons coach Blake Shuler.

12/09/2025

Rich Barnett previewed this week's opening meets in Kearney and Hastings with McCook Bison Bowling coach Terry Sides. PC-Tami Pochop.

INTERVIEW: Bison bowlers debut today in Kearney. More with MHS coach Terry Sides.

12/07/2025

High Plains Radio Christmas Lights Parade

12/04/2025

Rich Barnett previewed tonight's season opening basketball games for the Medicine Valley Raiders with coaches Derek Bantam and Jason Maier.

INTERVIEW: Medicine Valley basketball head to Bartley for season opening games tonight. More with Raider coaches Derek Bantam and Jason Maier.

12/03/2025

Rich Barnett talked with Cambridge basketball coaches Clay Shepard and TJ Vacura on their season opening games Thursday vs. Hitchcock County. PC-Carol Kelly.

INTERVIEW: Cambridge basketball teams featuring new coaches for their season opener vs. Hitchcock County on Thursday. More with CHS coaches Clay Shepard and TJ Vacura.