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Rusty’s First Alert Forecast - Fantastic weather through the Labor Day Weekend
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Yesterday’s rain is still lingering in some of our southern counties early this morning. That will move out rather quickly but the clouds will linger most of the morning. Afternoon sunshine is expected though and that will help send our highs into the lower 80s.
2 DUIs in 2 days: Man was on drugs when he hit Lincoln railroad crossing arm, police say
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Police said Thursday that the man who crashed into a railroad crossing arm in Lincoln was on drugs. The crash happened about 11 a.m. Wednesday at West Van Dorn and Southwest 15th streets. The 52-year-old driver suffered a serious leg injury and was taken to...
LPD Continues Search For Woman Who Disappeared In June
Lincoln Police continue their search for a missing woman. 30-year-old Jerica Hamre has not been heard from since June 25. Police first issued a missing alert in early July and now investigators are hoping someone with information will come forward. LPD says no matter how small you think the detail...
Nearly 130,000 people visit on first five days of Nebraska State Fair
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. - - A major heat wave hasn't stopped the Nebraska State Fair from drawing more than 100-thousand visitors so far. Fair officials say more than 129,000 people visited for the first five days, which represents a 7.5% drop from 2023. The total is up 12% from 2022.
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...
Lincoln Community Foundation Grants Over $1.6 Million
LINCOLN–(KFOR Aug. 29)–More than $1.6-million in grants were made by the Lincoln Community Foundation in August to over 230 non-profits, 139 of which were local. In a release to KFOR News on Thursday morning, LCF officials said these grants came from designated funds created by donors to support their favorite nonprofits and houses of worship.
Stephens & Svendsun Announced as 2024 Gravel Worlds Champions
LINCOLN, Nebraska (August 24, 2024) — After a long, hot day of racing, Garmin Gravel Worlds announces the winners of its cycling events. Held Saturday, August 24, the event attracted more than 1,400 participants in the 50k, 75-mile, 150-mile and 300-mile races. The Women’s Pro race was won for...
Home Runs power Kearney over Lincoln Northeast, 12-6
Kearney High’s explosive offense led to their third win of the season, defeating Lincoln Northeast Wednesday night K12-6. Six home runs between the two schools fueled a high energy matchup Wednesday evening. Lincoln Northeast jumped out to a quick 4-1 lead after the second inning, courtesy of a two-run home run from Lily McPike. McPike tallied two home runs to finish the day 3-4. Lauren Schmeits started on the mound for the Bearcats going 3.2 IP, giving up seven hits allowing four earned runs while striking out three Rockets.
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.
BC's Brew: Does college football have some extra juice in '24, or is it just the feeling in Lincoln?
The Brew tastes better this week. Not just here, but everywhere. I don't think it's just the Raiola bug that's in the air locally. As strange as this era has been to some of us with the shifting grounds in college sports, college football feels like it has a fire under its feet as this 2024 season begins in full today.
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Storms tonight lead to a comfortable holiday weekend
Lincoln is running almost two inches below normal for rainfall for the month of August. Many other cities are about the same. Thankfully, many of us are in for a good chance at rain from thunderstorms developing along a cold front this afternoon and evening. Specifically here at home, those...
Editor score predictions: Nebraska vs. UTEP
Follow along as The Daily Nebraskan’s sports editors and football beat writers make their predictions for every game this fall. A rolling tally will be kept throughout 2024, with the best record crowned at the end of the season:. Joseph Maier, senior sports editor: Nebraska 41, UTEP 10. I...
Blood drive in honor of Investigator Mario Herrera aims to support Nebraska blood banks
The Lincoln Police Department Is encouraging the community to donate blood to help others while honoring LPD Investigator Mario Herrera, who passed away in the line of duty about 4 years ago. Herrera passed away from his injuries 12 days later on September 7, 2020. During His Hospitalization, he had...
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