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Gwen Hlava, RDH, MS, retires after 50 years at the College of Dentistry
Gwen Hlava, RDH, MS, professor and chair of the department of dental hygiene, recently retired after 50 years of service to the UNMC College of Dentistry. Gwen loyally served the college, UNMC and the broader dental hygiene community. She was the driving force behind the college’s tradition of excellence in dental hygiene education and patient care.
Union Pacific Appoints Josh Perkes to Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Omaha, Neb. - Union Pacific Railroad has appointed Josh Perkes to senior vice president and chief human resources officer, reporting directly to CEO Jim Vena effective Aug. 1. Perkes will be responsible for all human resources and labor relations functions and become a member of the company’s senior leadership team.
Omaha Residents Prepare for Overnight Storms Sunday with 60 MPH Winds Through 2 AM Monday
Omaha, NE – The National Weather Service (NWS) in Omaha/Valley has issued a severe weather alert for Sunday evening, with strong to possibly severe thunderstorms expected to bring wind gusts up to 60 mph. According to the NWS, the threat window spans from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. The...
35 DAYS TO 2024 KICKOFF: Simon McClannan
Redshirt Freshman | 5-11 | 190 lbs. | Omaha, Nebraska. Projection: Co-Third-String (Kicker) / Starter (Punter) Simon McClannan (b. March 28, 2005) is a preferred walk-on kicker and punter from Millard High School South in Omaha, Nebraska, who is majoring in business administration. McClannan kicked off twice during the 2023...
(WATCH) Buffalo Bill Brawl Boxing Tournament - Saturday Session 1
The Buffalo Bill Brawl is the first and largest boxing tournament in Nebraska. This 3-day tournament is open to ALL boxers of ALL ages and is designed to provide all amateur boxers with a platform where they can show off their talents. WATCH the Saturday Noon Session below!
Fran Brown credits wife for Syracuse landing QB transfer Kyle McCord from Ohio State
Kyle McCord made headlines as one of the initial high-profile college football players to enter the transfer portal last December. The former Ohio State starting quarterback departed just weeks after the regular season concluded and ultimately committed to Syracuse for the 2024 season. It was a surprising move by McCord, who had interest from other power conference programs. So, how did the Orange and first-year head coach Fran Brown pull off the unexpected transfer recruitment?
Nebraska football fans show up with insane numbers for top OT target
While some are surprised that the Nebraska football team is still contending for the top offensive tackle in the country, Dylan Raiola isn’t missing his shot. In fact, he’s using his shot to land David Sanders and rally the entire state in a rather unprecedented attempt at peer recruiting.
Bobby Byars Foundation: continuing a legacy of vision and empowerment
OMAHA, Neb. — Continuing a legacy of vision, hope, and empowerment, the Bobby Byars Foundation has stayed true to its mission over the past three years by directly serving the community with various programs and support. Founder and president Sheila Byars-Fields stated the foundation is distributing safety kits to...
Top 150 2025 recruit Quentin Rhymes set to visit Nebraska
A class of 2025 forward is set to visit Lincoln later this year. Small forward Quentin Rhymes revealed he will be visiting Nebraska in September. Rhymes received an offer from the Huskers back in May. The 6-foot-7, 185-pound forward is one of four small forwards in the class of 2025 to earn an offer from Nebraska. He also received offers from TCU and Wichita State throughout the summer. Rhymes stands at No. 136 in the rankings for the class of 2025. He is attending Hillcrest Prep in Phoenix, Arizona, after playing for Bishop Gorman in Las Vegas, Nevada. Rhymes also plays for the Las Vegas Knicks in the AAU, where he delivered stellar performances throughout the season. Last week against West Virginia Gold, he scored 40 points and landed six 3-pointers. Quentin Rhymes, On3’s No. 136 player in 2025, has set official visits to @On3Recruits has learned… New Mexico Sept. 5th Boise State Sept. 12th Nebraska Sept. 20th UC-Santa Barbara Sept. 28thhttps://t.co/pdyaF4Gyw9 pic.twitter.com/MeYj4bQuMz — Jamie Shaw (@JamieShaw5) July 24, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Saturday morning crash sends one person to the hospital with critical injuries
A car crash sent one person to the hospital with critical injuries early Saturday morning. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office responded to the area of Hwy 275 near Ida Street in Valley, Nebraska. Medics from the Omaha Fire Department rushed the injured person to the hospital just before 4:00 a.m.
Nebraska to host five-star athlete next week
The top athlete in the class of 2025 will visit Nebraska next week. Michael Terry III is a five-star recruit for Alamo Heights High School out of San Antonio, Texas. As a junior, he earned district MVP honors by rushing for 995 yards and 20 touchdowns and receiving 564 yards and ten touchdowns. He is scheduled to visit the Lincoln campus on Tuesday and Wednesday. Terry recently spoke with Phillip Dukes of the On3 network about his last visit to Nebraska and the impression it left on him. It’s like a big family over there. When I went on my OV (official visit), they welcomed me with open arms. Just the culture around them and my family had fun out there. I got to spend time with the players and really got to see how it is out there. Terry is being recruited as a wide receiver, running back, and defensive back. He is ranked as the No. 1 athlete in the 2025 recruiting class. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
After a shaky start, Micah Mazzccua continues to shine on Nebraska’s offensive line
Micah Mazzcua's Nebraska career started a bit rocky in adjusting to Matt Rhule's "standards." Now, he's in line to be the No. 1 left guard. The post After a shaky start, Micah Mazzccua continues to shine on Nebraska’s offensive line appeared first on On3.
One person critically injured after car crash in Valley, Nebraska
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - One person was taken to the hospital in critical condition after a car accident early Saturday morning. The crash happened near Highway 275 just south of Ida street at 3:20 a.m. Around the same time of the crash there was a vehicle fire near Highway 275...
Nebraska’s athletic director discusses grass at Memorial Stadium
Could Nebraska have a new surface at Memorial Stadium in the near future? Husker athletic director Troy Dannen met with the media at Big Ten Media Days, and during his impromptu press conference, he discussed a surface change for the Cornhuskers’ home stadium. “That’s the plan for grass to happen. Matt’s highly motivated for grass. We’ve done some work on the practice field and re-topped them with grass. After this season we plan to dig those out and put some sort of heating in to keep those practice fields grass live. He’ll practice on grass. Unless there’s lightning or it’s impossible,...
SALTDOGS BASEBALL: ‘Dogs Shut Out Chicago Behind Keenan’s Gem
LINCOLN, NE–(Saltdogs Release/KFOR July 26) The Saltdogs (25-42) put together a complete performance for the second consecutive night to defeat Chicago (34-32) 6-0 on Friday night. RHP Zach Keenan posted his seventh quality start of the season throwing 7.0 shutout innings surrendering five hits, four walks, and struck out...
Nebraska Volleyball 2024 Position Preview: Middle Blocker
HuskerOnline dives into each position group in this annual position preview series. Next is the Huskers' middle blockers' group, which added a transfer and has three middles who started in 2023. The post Nebraska Volleyball 2024 Position Preview: Middle Blocker appeared first on On3.
Omaha program helping men transition from prison life, beat addictions
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A high percentage of the prison population is dealing with addiction issues or committing crimes to deal with their addiction. But now, a program in Omaha is finding some success dealing with men coming out of prison who have addiction issues. Last fall, we talked to...
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