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Matt Rhule talks addition of Mac Markway: 'It was an unbelievable surprise'
When classes got underway on the Nebraska campus, Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule said he was surprised to see newly-enrolled tight end Mac Markway in Lincoln. Speaking Thursday, Rhule said Markway, the former LSU tight end, went through the enrollment process on his own and showed up in Lincoln for the start of classes this week.
Nebraska football: Glenn Thomas has big plans for Jalyn Gramstad
As we get closer and closer to the regular season, there’s been an awful lot of focus on Nebraska football’s freshman starting quarterback. There’s been so much focus on Dylan Raiola, it’s easy to forget guys like Daniel Kaelin, Heinrich Haarberg and Jalyn Gramstad exist. But...
Omaha police say body found Wednesday, 'too badly decomposed' to identify at this time
OMAHA, Neb. — Police found a body Wednesday in east Omaha, but it was "too badly decomposed" to identify at this time, authorities said. Omaha police told KETV NewsWatch 7 that the homicide unit has taken over the investigation to "rule out all possibilities." Authorities said they don't think...
Omaha man accused of killing his grandmother, great-grandmother found not responsible by reason of insanity
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Neb. — The Omaha man accused of killing his grandma and great-grandma was found not responsible by reason of insanity Thursday. Gage Walter was charged with two counts of first-degree murder, attempted murder and three counts of use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony. Walter...
Cactus Jacks owner reflects on 15 years of growth at the Nebraska State Fair
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KOLN) - Jeff Leo tells hungry customers, “Don’t let the long lines scare you.” He said they’re making burgers every 12 seconds to serve people waiting in a line that will sometimes stretch across the Heartland Events Center. Leo owns Cactus Jacks, a...
Grand jury clears Columbus police officer in fatal shooting of 17-year-old
COLUMBUS, Neb. (KOLN) - The Columbus police officer who shot and killed a 17-year-old boy in February will not face charges in the death. A grand jury has found no criminal wrongdoing was committed in the officer-involved shooting death of Chase Ditter on Feb. 6. The jury’s findings, a “no true bill verdict” in this case, were provided to the city of Columbus on Wednesday.
Lincoln has paid millions – far more than Omaha – to settle employee lawsuits. More are looming.
LINCOLN, Neb. (Flatwater Free Press) - After reaching a settlement with the Lincoln Police Department over allegations of retaliation for reporting sexual assault, former officer Sarah Williams addressed the Lincoln City Council at a public meeting in December 2021. She said she was there for two reasons: to reclaim her...
Nebraska is a four-touchdown favorite against UTEP as it looks to win its first opener since 2019
UTEP at Nebraska, Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (Fox) BetMGM College Football Odds: Nebraska by 27 1/2. Series record: First meeting. Nebraska, which hasn’t won an opener since 2019, expect to make a big jump in Matt Rhule’s second season. The game marks the debut of freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola, the highest-ranked recruit ever signed by the Cornhuskers. UTEP, which has had just two winning seasons since 2006, begins the Scotty Walden era. The 34-year-old Walden, who lost three of four games as Southern Mississippi’s interim coach in 2020, takes over for Dana Dimel after going 26-14 at Austin Peay. Eleven of his Austin Peay players followed him to El Paso.
Pillen discusses Offutt Air Force Base, 55th Wing
Offutt Air Force Base was one of the subjects last week during Gov. Jim Pillen’s monthly call-in show. The base, located near Bellevue, is home to STRATCOM and the 55th Wing, which flies reconnaissance missions all over the world every day. Pillen said Offutt recently hosted a worldwide a...
After 50 years, Lodge Restaurant moves from original spot to former Skeeter Barnes
KEARNEY, Neb. — The Lodge Restaurant will still relocate, but not to the University Village. After remaining in the same location for over 50 years, the lodge was being forced to move. Initially, they planned to move to the University Village, but that has since changed. According to the...
Fritch: proposed special session bills would've left Nebraska City with $4 million shortfall
NEBRASKA CITY - Nebraska City Public Schools Superintendent Mark Fritch offered gratitude to State Sen. Julie Slama for her work in the special legislative sessions saying bills initially proposed would have meant a revenue shortfall of $4 million. Fritch said the district appreciates Sen. Slama’s support for local control of...
'Ope, the scoop is out!': Kansas City ice cream shop announces Omaha location
OMAHA, Neb. — A popular Kansas City ice cream shop announced it is coming to Omaha. Related coverage in the video above: Now Serving Omaha. Betty Rae's Ice Cream's sixth location is expected in the Omaha metro in "early fall." The first shop opened in 2015 with 26 flavors...
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