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First annual concert series features two free shows in Hastings
HASTINGS, Neb. – Two Hastings businesses are organizing the first annual 'Downtown Summer Sounds' concert series, which features two free outdoor concerts. Frahm Bar and First Street Brewing announced the concert series in July. Co-Owner of Frahm Bar Cortney Davis and Jessi Hoeft of First Street Brewing created this...
Meet the USA women’s volleyball players who have been part of this NCAA dynasty
Three former Nebraska volleyball players will be competing for the US Women’s National Team as they look to repeat their performance when they took gold in the 2020 Tokyo Games. Jordan Larson, Kelsey Robinson Cook and Justine Wong-Orantes begin their journey on July 28th, as the preliminary phase of...
$8 Million in Errors: State to Take Over Troubled Omaha Public Schools Pension Fund Amid Audit Chaos
Omaha Public Schools’ pension fund, plagued by an $8 million audit revelation of errors like overpayments and miscalculations. Omaha School Pension Fund Audit Reveals $8 Million in Errors, State Worried About Overwhelming Administrative Challenges. Omaha Public Schools will soon hand over control of its pension fund to the state...
Big Ten Offseason Evaluation: Nebraska Cornhuskers
In our Big Ten Offseason Evaluation series, we’ll break down the roster changes and outlook for all 18 Big Ten basketball teams heading into the 2024-25 season. Next up is Nebraska, which is coming off its best season in years.
McVeigh signs contract with Houston Rockets
A former Nebraska basketball player has signed a contract to play in the NBA. Forward Jack McVeigh has agreed to a two-way deal with the Houston Rockets. The Australian played three seasons for the Cornhuskers (2015-2018). He would appear in 78 games at Nebraska, averaging 5.3 points and 2.3 rebounds per game. McVeigh would depart Nebraska after his junior season due to reduced playing time and sign with the Adelaide 36ers of Australia’s National Basketball League. He would spend the 2024 season with the Tasmania JackJumpers. McVeigh averaged 16.5 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. He was named to the All-NBL Second Team and was also the MVP of the championship series. McVeigh recently earned a spot on a basketball team for the 2024 Paris Olympics representing his home country of Australia. Houston, @theJackMcVeigh has landed. pic.twitter.com/tQXvdLTfcn — Nebraska Men's Basketball (@HuskerMBB) 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.
Nebraska offers 2027 tight end from California powerhouse
The Nebraska Cornhuskers are the latest program to offer 2027 tight end Mark Bowman. On Tuesday, the Huskers extended an offer to the 6-foot-5 Bowman, who attends California powerhouse Mater Dei in Santa Ana, California. Despite being only a 2027 prospect, Bowman has put together a tremendous offer sheet, including Alabama, Florida State, Georgia, Miami (FL), Ole Miss, Ohio State, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, USC, Utah, and Washington. Bowman appeared in eight varsity games as a freshman. In those eight appearances, he made 11 catches for 125 yards and four touchdowns. The Cornhuskers currently do not hold any commitments in their 2027 recruiting class. Matt Rhule and the company are currently focused on their 2025 recruiting class, which holds 16 commitments, including picking up a commitment from Texas defensive back Bryson Webber over the weekend. ALL GLORY TO GOD!! Blessed to receive an offer from The University of Nebraska!@MozeeJ43 @MDFootball pic.twitter.com/8ZBcuTUOF6 — Mark Bowman (@Mark_Bowman09) 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.
Three & Out: Jamar Mozee gets to work for Nebraska, end-of-the-summer BBQ visitor list is coming together, and big increase in high school football transfers
This week, we discuss Nebraska's latest hire and how he got to work immediately, the July 27 visit date coming together, and the increase in high school football transfers. The post Three & Out: Jamar Mozee gets to work for Nebraska, end-of-the-summer BBQ visitor list is coming together, and big increase in high school football transfers appeared first on On3.
Nebraska honors Tom Osborne and Brook Berringer outside new athletic complex
The Nebraska Football team has honored Hall of Fame Coach Tom Osborne outside their new athletic complex. A statue of Osborne and quarterback Brook Berringer has been installed outside the Osborne Legacy Complex. Fred Hoppe sculpted the statue, which was initially installed outside the Osborne Athletic Complex on the north side of Memorial Stadium in 2006. In a social media post from Tuesday, Hoppe explained how he convinced Osborne to agree to a sculpture. Tom Osborne was approached about getting a sculpture. He’s just a modest man and said no to everyone, the regents and the coaches. So I met with him...
WATCH: Man sneaks behind counter at Lincoln gas station to steal Swisher Sweets
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Police are searching for a man who stole Swisher Sweets from a north Lincoln gas station earlier this year. On March 12, security video captured a man sneaking behind the counter at Casey’s near 33rd and Holdrege streets while the cashier was in the restroom.
Award-winning post-grunge rock band Theory of a Deadman will be 'Judge and Jury' in La Vista this fall
LA VISTA, Neb. — Canadian rockers, Theory of a Deadman, will take over an Omaha-area stage this fall with their "Unplugged" tour. Related coverage in the video above: Other acts coming to Omaha area. The "Bad Girlfriend" singers will be joined by special guests Saint Ansonia and Cory Marks...
NIL marketplace ‘Opendorse’ announces new CEO
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A leading NIL service and technology program, Opendorse, announced the appointment of Stephen Denton as Chief Executive Officer on Tuesday. Opendorse also announced that founders Blake Lawrence and Adi Kunalic will continue to play pivotal roles within the company. Lawrence plans to assume the role of President of Collegiate Operations and Kunalicas will continue serving as Chief Operating Officer, the company said.
Daylight Donuts Owners Sadly Close Shop
Daylight Donuts owners Kevin and Brooke Kelsey were teary-eyed the last few days that their business was open in Cozad. The Kelsey’s sold their first donuts on Feb. 6, 2020, and sold their last donuts on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Kevin has accepted a “day job” which begins on...
Madison solar energy project receives investment from USDA
A solar energy project in Madison, Nebraska was selected to receive a Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) program award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The USDA is providing the developer, Bluestem Energy Solutions, with a loan that is 40% forgiven. Bluestem Vice President Will Crane said the partially forgivable...
Kimball Health Services employees start fun landscaping project
KIMBALL -- The talented employees of Kimball Health Services started a creative landscaping project at the hospital. Administrative Assistant Erin Jefferis decided to create a rock snake by having the employees paint rocks to build Stoney the Snake. Jefferis said every month the employees do one thing as a whole...
Public given a glance at Broken Bow school construction progress
BROKEN BOW – A group of about 30 gathered in the east commons area of the Broken Bow High School building for a tour Tuesday evening. Wednesday tours were cancelled due to Tuesday evening’s storms. Broken Bow Superintendent Darren Tobey and Hausmann Construction Project Superintendents Casey Heller and...
PHS Fifty-Year Class Gathers For Alumni Weekend
On May 19, 1974, seventy-three classmates walked across the stage at the then, “new gym” to receive their Pierce High School (PHS) diplomas. Of the 73 graduates, six have passed away. Over the course of the PHS alumni weekend, June 28-30, 40 of the remaining 67 class members...
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