Ryan Valenta

Reporter

Lincoln, Nebraska

Ryan Valenta graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in May of 2022 with a Bachelor of Journalism majoring in Sports Media and Communications.

During his four years at UNL, Ryan did play-by-play for Nebraska baseball and softball, high school sports, and wrote sports articles for UNLimited Sports, a part of Nebraska News Service. He also was the 2021 Best Live Sports Event winner in the collegiate division from the Nebraska Broadcasters Association. During his senior year he served as a 10/11 news and sports intern covering stories on air and online.

In his free time, you can bet Ryan is planning his next MLB stadium visit to meet his goal of visiting all 30 major league stadiums!

Ryan Valenta covers important statewide news that affects people in North Platte. If you have a story idea for Ryan, email ryan.valenta@nbcneb.com

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Concealed carry bill hits Nebraska Unicameral debate floor

Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 6:58 PM CST

By Ryan Valenta

Getting rid of the need for conceal carry permits in Nebraska has been attempted before. Nebraska lawmakers have brought that issue to the legislative debate floor once again.

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Senator Mike Jacobson introduces LB281 to rebuild 4-H camp in Halsey

Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 7:33 PM CST

By Ryan Valenta

A 64-year-old 4-H camp was destroyed after the Halsey National Forest fire in October 2022. One senator is trying to pass a bill to provide funding to rebuild it.

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Senator Justin Wayne introduces bill to decriminalize Marijuana

Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 9:58 AM CST

By Ryan Valenta

Along with other bills attempting to legalize marijuana, Senator Wayne introduced LB22 aiming to decriminalize the use and possession of marijuana.

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Nebraska hospitals struggling to transfer post-acute care patients

Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 11:16 AM CST

By Ryan Valenta

Nebraska hospitals have faced countless hardships over the past few years, and the latest is the struggle to discharge and transfer acute care patients to a more appropriate facility.

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Gov. Pillen, lawmakers show support for school choice legislation

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 9:22 AM CST

By Ryan Valenta

Governor Jim Pillen, Senator Lou Ann Linehan, and other supporters voiced their support for the Scholarship Opportunity Act at the State Capitol on Tuesday.

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