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FFA showcases diverse skills from farming to woodworking at State Fair
Future Farmers of America is gearing up for their big show next weekend at the Nebraska State Fair, "but folks show both weekends", explains Ryan Hassebrook. "Our numbers are up from where they've been in the previous years", Hassebrook says, with 219 FFA chapters coming to the Nebraska State Fair.
Schoening family establishes new preschool scholarship in honor of late son
SIDNEY - Case Schoening possessed what he called “big strong muscles” and had a boundless sense of possibility. His big “Case hugs” and repeated “I love you’s" made countless friends and ensured everyone felt loved and appreciated. That kind of impact from the late...
Omaha Open Door Mission to hand out food, water during high temperatures
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The Omaha Open Door Mission said they would be sending out teams of people to help distribute food and water in Monday’s high temperatures, a statement said. The Open Door Mission will be handing out cold bottles of water and sack lunches to people living...
College football player determined to walk again after being paralyzed during practice
(Gray News) - A 20-year-old college football player faces a long road to recovery after he was paralyzed from the chest down during practice, but his family says he is determined to walk again one day. Jason Pugal, a 20-year-old junior safety at Nebraska’s Chadron State College, suffered a life-altering...
Offutt air show draws 32,000 amidst challenging conditions
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) -- As Offutt Air Force Base’s “Defense of Freedom Air and Space Show” returned for the first time since 2018, organizers faced challenges while moving people to and from the show. In a statement from Offutt Air Force Base, organizers said they have learned...
Paint brushes in motion at the Prairie Arts Center
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) -Several people stood amazed at the art before their eyes. On Saturday, the Prairie Arts Center held an Art Affair event, honoring artists and their artwork. Food and drink vendors filled the parking lot, and artist vendors overflowed throughout the building. Visitors could also participate in...
Second Half Explosion Lifts Men's Soccer to 5-3 Win Over Drake
Omaha, Neb. -- Playing in triple-digit temperatures (100 at game time and climbing as high as 102), the offense for Creighton Men's Soccer caught fire with four goals in the second half as the Bluejays defeated Drake 5-3 on Sunday, August 25. The victory moved the Bluejays to 1-0-1 on...
Husker game notes vs. Kentucky
• Nebraska will take part in a primetime season-opening event, the AVCA First Serve Showcase, on Tuesday, Aug. 27 at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky. • No. 2 Nebraska will play the first match of the Division I season, taking on No. 9 Kentucky at 6 p.m. (CT). Wisconsin will face Louisville in the second match of the doubleheader. All four teams participating in the AVCA First Serve Showcase are ranked in the top 10 of the AVCA Preseason Coaches Poll.
Valentine Community Schools Receives Diamond Badge
Valentine Community Schools Safety & Security Team is excited to share the news that Valentine Community Schools Received a Diamond Badge from the Nebraska Department of Education School Safety & Security* in the “Place School Safety First” campaign. This campaign identifies Nebraska schools that are meeting the highest standards of safety and security.
Grand Island man injured in early morning shooting, drives himself to police
Grand Island Police are investigating after a man was injured following a shooting at a residence early Monday morning. Capt. Dean Elliott said just before 5:30 a.m., there was a reported shooting in the 2300 block of North Kruse Avenue after it was reported a man – who was the ex-boyfriend of a person who lives at the residence – shot the resident’s current boyfriend.
Sophomore Middle Blocker Dominates Nebraska Volleyball Scrimmage
Andi Jackson dazzled in the Huskers' Red-White volleyball scrimmage Saturday night. She also received Lifter of the Year honors in front of a sold-out crowd at the Bob Devaney Sports Center.
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