Dale Johnson
Morning Edition Host / Reporter
Dale Johnson is currently Nebraska Public Media's "Morning Edition" host and a reporter. He came to Nebraska Public Media with nearly 50 years of broadcasting experience. Dale is from Holdrege and got his start at KUVR Radio right out of high school. From there, Dale worked mornings at KRNY in Kearney, until moving to Omaha in 1979 to work at KFAB. Dale also spent time at KRGI in Grand Island, and served as a host and News Director at KFOR in Lincoln.
Recent News Stories
- Retired UNK chancellor reflects on healthcare changes as largest rural healthcare teaching facility in the country opens in Kearney
- Nebraska climate officials are keeping an eye on El Niño, and its potential impact on the Midwest
- How Hickman became one of the fastest growing communities in Nebraska
- Southeast Nebraska solar farm will be largest in the state
- Nebraska law enforcement veterans form coalition to counter 'federal overreach'
- More than Carhenge: Western Nebraska community offers more than quirky attraction
- Lincoln Airport organizes effort to aid TSA workers
- Irish Capital of Nebraska is celebrating more than St. Patrick's Day
- Fatality reported in west-central Nebraska as wildfires rage on
- From walking tours to renovations, Ord's economic development director shares tips for promoting rural Nebraska
- One giant leap for farmers: Nebraska researchers launch idea to grow corn on the moon
- Snow on the way for most of Nebraska after winds and fires Wednesday
- Election commissioner stresses polling sites are 'protected places' ahead of primary election
- Former Nebraska radio host says his Minneapolis city is standing "together" and "strong"
- Nebraska's minimum wage set to increase in the new year
- Much of Nebraska could see record heat on Christmas
- Grand Island housing project gets $1.25 million from Amazon founder
- Omaha mayor provides update on police officer shortage, streetcar project
- A conversation with Terry Gross, host of NPR's 'Fresh Air'
- Longtime Nebraska meteorologist discusses his career, retirement
- The first woman appointed to the Nebraska Supreme Court to step down after 27 years
- Lied Center hosting event for Johnny Carson's 100th birthday
- Nebraska Democratic Party chair discusses federal shutdown
- NPR host discusses the importance of public radio in rural states
- Nebraska archaeologist discusses the state’s past for archaeology month