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Fat Dogs makes progress on new location construction
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Fat Dogs is expanding to a new location along I-80 in North Platte. Construction at the site is moving forward swiftly. The new Fat Dogs location is designed to provide a comfortable, welcoming break from the road, focusing on convenience. “I think we are underserved...
Nebraska-UTEP broadcast from FOX Sports provides great example of a new CFB rule
College football has several new rules for the 2024 season, including the implementation of a two-minute timeout before the end of each half. Some of the new rules involve the use of technology, including teams being allowed to use a tablet on the sideline as well as a helmet radio to allow for coach-to-player communication.
Southwest Power Pool takes precautionary measures to safeguard power grid
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The Southwest Power Pool is taking precautionary measures to safeguard the power grid. On Monday, the Southwest Power Pool’s 14-state balancing authority area said that the Energy Emergency Alert 1 is no longer in effect. The alert was due to the continuing high temperatures and tightened electric reliability conditions. It remains in a period of precaution for power crews to monitor the lines.
St. Paul Police search for missing man
ST. PAUL, Neb. (KSNB) - The St. Paul Police Department is looking for a missing man. According to police, officers are searching for James ‘Jimmy’ Jacobsen, who has a condition requiring medication. Jacobsen was supposed to visit several stores in St. Paul, but never returned. He is driving...
Kearney blanks North Platte in season opener 20-0
Kearney High Football started off the 2024 season with a 20-0 win over the North Platte Bulldogs on Friday night. The Bearcat defense started off by forcing North Platte to a three and out, Kearney wouldn’t waste any time scoring, with Griffin Novacek showing the long ball off early, with a 44 yard touchdown pass to Cayden John.
Friday Night Local Football Recap / Highlights
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Friday marked the second night of high school football for dozens of Greater Nebraska schools. In North Platte, it was a battle between the Irish and the Bulldogs and the stands were full of fans eagerly anticipating the big game. North Platte St. Pat’s quickly...
Half-dozen new restaurants open in North Platte
Jersey Mike’s sub sandwich shop will open at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 4, the latest of a string of five new places to eat in North Platte in three months, with another nearly ready to open at the airport. Jersey Mike’s started on a boardwalk along the New...
Leyton starts 1-0 in the 2024 season
DALTON - Junior Alec Watchorn rushed for 136 yards, passed for 114, and received 56 for a total of 306 yards, and the Leyton football team goes 1-0 with a 42-14 win over Fleming on Friday in Dalton. Watchorn also helped with all 5 of the Warriors touchdowns passing for...
Area Football Scores and Recap 8/30
The Broken Bow football team fell in their season opener Friday night at Chadron. It appeared as though the game. was going to start off with a bang for Bow as Gavin Carrizales returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown but a. block in the back penalty during the return...
YWCA accepts $500,000 bid to take Wyandotte Learning Center
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Grand Island Public Schools sold the Wyandotte Learning Center Young Women’s Christian Association for $500,000. A call from Grand Island Area Economic Development led to the Young Women’s Christian Association executive director exploring if acquiring the Wyandotte Learning Center was feasible. YWCA Executive...
A Nebraska zoo announces birth of female pygmy hippopotamus calf
OMAHA, Neb. — There's an adorable new addition at the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, Nebraska. The zoo announced that Adama, a female pygmy hippopotamus calf, was born on June 16. Adama was born to 24-year-old mom Chomel, and the zoo said that she's "already enjoying her time swimming...
Alumni, friends, foundations and corporations donate $388.8 million to University of Nebraska System in 2024
OMAHA, Neb. — The University of Nebraska Foundation donated almost $390 million to the university system during the 2024 fiscal year. Alumni, friends, foundations and corporations donated $388.8 million. That money has gone to a multitude of programs across every campus within the university system. The Flagship Lincoln Campus...
Ex-Nebraska football quarterback officially finds a new NFL home
Despite the fact that Adrian Martinez didn’t finish his career with the Nebraska football team, it’s impossible not to root for him. The man who started for four seasons in Lincoln in the Scott Frost era has been working hard to show he belongs in the NFL since finishing his college days at Kansas State.
Sidney Opens Season with Win Over Cozad
SIDNEY - The Sidney Red Raiders hosted the Cozad Haymakers and came away with a 22-13 victory. Sidney’s defense kept Cozad in check early, forcing the Haymakers to go three-and-out on their first four possessions. Sidney took advantage, scoring on their first drive with an 11-yard touchdown run by Landon Riddle to take an early 7-0 lead.
Early bowl projections have the Nebraska football team playing in New York
The Nebraska football team won't kick off their season against the UTEP Miners until Saturday afternoon. Despite the fact they haven't played a game yet this year, there are already some people who think they're going bowling. In fact, most of the college football world believes that the Huskers will...
Potter-Dix outruns Peetz in offensive shootout in football season opener
PEETZ - Junior Dylan Tabor rushed for 253 yards and 4 touchdowns on 14 carries, threw for three more touchdowns, and the Potter-Dix football team opened their 2024 campaign with a 62-43 victory over Peetz on Thursday. Senior Dawsen Monheiser added 12 carries for 149 yards and two scores. The...
KMAland Nebraska Football Week 1 (8/30): Lourdes Central Catholic impressive in dominant win
(KMAland) -- Lourdes Central Catholic opened with an impressive win while Weeping Water, Plattsmouth, Ashland-Greenwood, Auburn, Falls City, Louisville and Sterling were other KMAland Nebraska winners in Week 1. Check out the Week 1 results and statistical leaders below. KMALAND NEBRASKA 8-PLAYER. Lourdes Central Catholic 60 Falls City Sacred Heart...
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