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Man tased after he attempted to flee traffic stop in Grand Island, meth later found
GRAND ISLAND — Two men would be arrested and one of them tased after he attempted to flee a traffic stop where methamphetamine was discovered on Tuesday, July 16. According to the Grand Island Police Department, at 2 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a black 2009 Nissan Altima with no plates or visible in-transit documentation.
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...
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.
Omaha Woman Wins Fourth Truck$ & Buck$ Truck
Lincoln, NE–July 16, 2024–Kimberly McPhaul of Omaha is the fourth winner of a 2024 Ford F-150 XLT 4x4 SuperCrew truck in the 29th edition of the Nebraska Lottery’s $2 Truck$ & Buck$ Scratch game. McPhaul purchased her winning Truck$ & Buck$ ticket at Hy-Vee Food Store #04...
Former UNK player, GA establishes new volleyball club
KEARNEY, Neb. (KSNB) - Former UNK volleyball player and graduate assistant Maddie Squiers is continuing her volleyball journey by stepping aside from the full-time coaching to pursue a new opportunity: Founding the Antelope Volleyball Club. “I just kind of knew that that is what I wanted to do, nothing really...
Carpetland wins Gopher Classic Legion Baseball Tournament
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Carpetland Legion Baseball (Lincoln East) defeated Fargo Post 2 5-0 to win the 2024 Gopher Classic. The Gopher Classic is one of the top legion tournaments of the Summer featuring over 90 teams. The Rugs won 9 games in just 5 days to win the tournament....
Callaway hospital invites public to health fair
In the interest of promoting health, wellbeing, and resources available in the area to support their patients, the Callaway District Hospital is hosting a health fair tomorrow (July 18). The public is invited to the Callaway Community Center from 9 AM to 1 PM. Attendees will be invited to register...
World Champion Trick Roper Joan Wells Coming to GIPL
Grand Island, Neb. — World champion trick roper Joan Wells will present a free program for all ages on Monday, July 22 at 10:30 a.m. at the Grand Island Public Library.,. “History of Trick Roping and Wild West Shows” uses the vanishing folk art of trick roping to bring the color and history of the Old West alive. In a dazzling and unique performance, she will follow the evolution of trick roping from charros creating rope spinning in Old Mexico through the heyday of Will Rogers and his affiliation with the Texas Jacks Wild West Show and the Ziegfeld Follies in the first decades of the 20th century.
Council applies for funds to clean up dilapidated buildings
——— Top photo: A rundown house at 1200 E. Fourth in North Platte in 2020 that was later torn down. The completion of the tasks for the city attorney fell to Terry Waite, who took on the responsibility after Stack retired. Some properties were condemned and demolished, such as a prominent building next to the Hub Bar on the north side of the city, which was torn down in 2022.
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...
Good Samaritan removes old tires illegally dumped at Omaha church
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Illegal dumpers drove behind a church to leave a disgraceful eyesore. 6 News’ story told how the small congregation of senior citizens at Mount View Presbyterian Church doesn’t have the physical or financial strength to remove the old tires. “We would have to pay...
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.
Free defensive driving course offered for teens in Lincoln this weekend
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A free defensive driving course for teenagers is available in Lincoln this weekend. It’s called the B.R.A.K.E.S. program, which stands for Be Responsible and Keep Everyone Safe. Brendon Short, a senior instructor, said the program has been used to train more than 140,000 teens and...
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