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Nebraska offers 2026 wide receiver
The Nebraska Cornhuskers have offered a scholarship to a top player in the class of 2026. Xavier McDonald is a four-star wide receiver from Morton High School in Morton, MS. Last season, as a sophomore, he appeared in 11 varsity football games. McDonald made 56 receptions for 1,166 yards and 16 touchdowns. The wideout has been a popular name on the recruiting trail. Nebraska is the 15th scholarship offer, with McDonald already holding offers from Auburn, LSU, and Ole Miss. The SEC appears to be a front-runner for his commitment. According to On3’s Recruitment Prediction Machine, Auburn is the early leader. The Huskers do not hold any commitments to the class of 2026 but have extended numerous offers in the past week. AGTG 🙏🏾 @HuskerFootball offered!!! 🔴⚪️🌽 @GarretMcGuire @MozeeJ43 @M3SPORTS_ @Dedric_McDonald@zjones_mhs @shayhodge3@MeshAcademy @MarshallRivals@SWiltfong247 @samspiegs @ChadSimmons_ @Zach_Berry @TomLuginbill @CraigHaubert@MacCorleone74 @AL_Recruiting pic.twitter.com/grk7n6JWs5 — Xavier Mcdonald (@Xavierkeonmac) July 16, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
🎥 Chadron State's new basketball coach makes impressive debut, hosts kids camp
Chadron State introduced its new men's basketball head coach Wednesday afternoon at the Chicoine Center. Chris Francis is jumping up to the NCAA Division II level and bringing along his winning pedigree and exciting style of play from the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (NAIA). From my conversation...
Humboldt man sentenced for criminal mischief linked to copper wire on irrigation pivots
PAWNEE CITY - Rickey Long, 41, of Humboldt was sentenced in Pawnee County to 36 months probation for criminal mischief involving the stripping of copper wire from irrigation pivots. Investigators say wire was missing from pivots owned by farmers Richard Binder, Lynn Binder, Greg Kreuger and Steven Schaardt in 2022....
Alliance Sports announces developer and design firm for Union Omaha's soccer stadium
OMAHA, Neb. — Alliance Sports announced the developers and design firm of the mixed-use, 18-acre development that will serve as Union Omaha's soccer stadium as well as a future professional women's soccer team. Hines was chosen as the development manager for the project, which will be located along Abbott...
Date set for Nebraska Football Fan Day; Volleyball Fan Day time adjusted
LINCOLN, Neb. (Huskers.com) - Nebraska fans will have a unique opportunity to interact with both Husker football and volleyball players on Saturday, Aug. 24. The Nebraska Football Fan Day is set for 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. that day with the event once again taking place in the Hawks Championship Center.
Madison man sentenced for involvement in fentanyl distribution conspiracy
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Madison man was sentenced Wednesday for his involvement in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy. District Court Judge Brian Buescher sentenced Jason Penalbert, 37, to more than 4 years imprisonment for conspiring to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl. Once Penalbert is released from prison, he will begin a two-year term of supervised release.
Man takes plea deal after accidentally shooting grandson at wedding near Denton
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Texas man who accidentally shot his grandson at a wedding near Denton last fall took a plea deal. Michael Gardner, 62, pleaded no contest Thursday to misdemeanor child abuse in exchange for having a second-degree assault charge lowered. Gardner was the officiant at a wedding...
Braydon Zink, Mud County on stage for second Downtown Sounds
SIDNEY -- Plan on a night of high energy country music Friday, July 19, as Braydon Zink and Mud County take the stage for the second of three Downtown Sounds concerts. Downtown Sounds is a family-friendly concert venue held at Hickory Street Square in downtown Sidney. Gates open at 5 p.m. with the show starting at 6 p.m. The event will include food vendors and drink vendors.
Five Heart 388: Nebraska Football Recruits, Fall Camp, Memorial Stadium Upgrade & B1G Media Days
We are finally reaching that time of the year where you can stick your tongue out and taste college football in the air. With 46 days left until kick off, the Huskers have lots going on, Fall Camp will soon begin, B1G media days start next week and oh yeah there was that one guy, you may have heard about, another Blue Chip, from the Texas recruiting pipeline, DB Bryson Webber.
Nebraska Countdown to Kickoff: No. 44 DL Riley Von Poppel
The countdown to Nebraska’s season opener on August 31 against the University of Texas at El Paso Miners is down to just 44 days, bringing Huskers sophomore defensive lineman Riley Von Poppel in today’s player spotlight. The 6-foot-5, 275-pound Van Poppel was a frequent sight on the field last season in his first year with the program, playing in each of the Huskers’ last 11 games. On the season, the Argyle, Texas native recorded five tackles, one tackle for loss, and half a sack. An understudy to nose tackle Nash Hutmacher, Van Poppel is expected to once again have a rotational role for the Huskers in 2024. He’ll get frequent playing time and could take a big step forward from his freshman season if all progresses well. Following this fall, Van Poppel would be in line to become the Huskers starting defensive tackle as Nash Hutmacher is expected to exhaust his eligibility this fall. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Rain chances increase late; strong storms possible west in meantime
Another blissful summer morning as temperatures were seen dropping to about 60° early Friday. We’ll warm up with less cloud cover to start, before becoming partly cloudy to mostly cloudy for the back half of the day. Temperatures across Nebraska will warm up again to the 80s and...
US government must return land it took and never developed to a Nebraska tribe under new law
WINNEBAGO, Neb. (AP) — The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska will soon get back about 1,600 acres (647 hectares) of land the federal government took more than 50 years ago and never developed. A new law will require the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to return the roughly 2.5-square-mile (6.5-square-kilometer)...
Kearney High alum selected in United Football League College Draft
KEARNEY, Neb. (KSNB) - The United Football League College Draft happened on Wednesday, with the rights of 80 collegiate players being distributed across the league’s eight teams. Each franchise was permitted to select 10 players. With their 10th pick, the Michigan Panthers drafted Isaiah Stalbird, a Kearney High alum...
Fox found in Lincoln tests positive for rabies
A fox that recently tested positive for rabies is the first case of its kind in Lincoln. Lincoln Animal Control announced Thursday that the fox came into contact with somebody’s dog and was injured. Animal control was called to pick up the fox, which was showing signs of illness.
Kansas defensive end to visit Nebraska on July 27
A defensive end from Kansas has scheduled a visit with the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Hunter Higgins will visit the Lincoln campus on July 27. His visit will come just days after his July 25 visit to the Oklahoma Sooners. The three-star prospect plays for Maize South High School in Wichita, Kansas. National recruiting analyst Tom Lemming had high praise for Higgins last December. He wrote, (Higgins) should be become a national recruit. Excellent length, quick hands and feet and shows explosive moves to the ball. Tenacious and tough. Terrific attitude. 3.9 GPA. The recruit has been a popular player recently. In 2024, he received ten scholarship offers, including from Michigan, USC, and Ole Miss. Can’t wait to see Nebraska’s spring game this next weekend in Lincoln!! GBR🌽 pic.twitter.com/gk59vChsad — Hunter Higgins (@HigginsHunter11) April 19, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Still empty a year later, Omaha’s new $27M juvenile jail might never open as planned
The new juvenile detention center in downtown Omaha features comfortable rooms, common spaces with flat-screen TVs and orderly classrooms. “It’s sweet up here,” says Douglas County Youth Center Superintendent Rondy Woodard as he leads a tour to the building’s top floor. An expansive indoor basketball court connects...
'Cows in Hats and Other Photographic Works' exhibit at Carnegie Arts Center
The Carnegie Arts Center welcomes an amazing new exhibit to its upper and lower galleries. In the Skala and Garwood galleries is the gorgeous photographic work of artist Audrey Powles. Her exhibit titled “Cows in Hats and Other Photographic Works” will be on display until August 17th. ARTIST...
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