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The improbable return of 'the beer that made Omaha jealous'
In a time before Prohibition, tiny Wilber, Nebraska, produced something nearby metropolis Omaha envied. Today, more than a century later, Wilber is trying to make Omaha jealous again. In its heyday, the Wilber Brewing Company produced 40,000 barrels of beer per year, and almost all of it was consumed by...
Weekly Dawson County real estate transactions
LEXINGTON — The weekly Dawson County real estate transactions. Marilyn Brown and Cynthia Helling, to Tyler Dahlgren and Page Dalgren, North Half of Northeast Quarter, Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter and East Half of Northwest Quarter, all in Section 33, Township 11 North, Range 25 West of the 6th P.M., Dawson County, $4,500.00 revenue.
Nebraska’s head coach highlights highest team GPA in school history
Nebraska head football coach Matt Rhule highlighted his team’s Grade Point Average at the Big Ten Media Days on Wednesday. During his opening statement on Wednesday, Rhule announced that the football team finished the semester with a GPA of 3.241, the highest in school history. “We think we have a really good team, and we think we have a team that people are going to have to deal with this year. I’ve liked the way that they’ve worked. We finished the semester with a 3.241 cumulative GPA, the highest in school history. Our guys are getting it done in the weight...
Nebraska Cornhuskers Volleyball Star Harper Murray’s Journey to Personal Growth and Mental Health
Nebraska Cornhuskers volleyball star Harper Murray seeks to move past legal troubles, with no suspension announced for upcoming matches, following resolution of legal issues with diversion and probation. Murray took to social media to acknowledge her mistakes, emphasizing her focus on mental health and growth. She aims to be the best version of herself and normalize conversations about mental health among her peers. This ongoing journey signifies Murray's commitment to personal development and redemption.
Telluride Gymnastics athletes prove their mettle at state
Telluride Gymnastics has had success after success this year. At the bronze and silver state meet in June at Colorado Gymnastics Institute in Aurora, the team’s 15 gymnasts brought home 11 medals and every gymnast placed. Now they’re preparing for the next season. “It was a really fun...
2 dead, 3 injured in overnight Metro Denver crashes
Three separate overnight crashes in the Denver Metro have left two motorists dead and three others injured. The first crash occurred near Smoky Hill Road and Tufts Avenue, south of Quincy Avenue in Aurora, around 8:30 p.m., according to a social media post by the Aurora Police Department. Initial investigations showed that a woman was riding a motorcycle in the area. The woman then lost control and drove into a...
Omaha Residents Prepare for Overnight Storms Sunday with 60 MPH Winds Through 2 AM Monday
Omaha, NE – The National Weather Service (NWS) in Omaha/Valley has issued a severe weather alert for Sunday evening, with strong to possibly severe thunderstorms expected to bring wind gusts up to 60 mph. According to the NWS, the threat window spans from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. The...
A Day To Remember Rocks The Astro Amphitheater
A Day To Remember played The Astro Amphitheatre in Omaha on Wednesday, July 24th as part of their Least Anticipated Album Tour. It was a scorcher of an evening when doors opened at around 5 pm. I couldn’t wait to see A Day To Remember bring the heat on stage.
Nebraska Cornhuskers star talks 'ongoing journey' after legal woes
As we roll closer and closer to the Nebraska Cornhuskers volleyball season, star outside hitter Harper Murray is trying her best to put everything that happened this spring and summer behind her. She’s got the opportunity to do that because after taking care of her legal issues with diversion and...
NBA Power Rankings: Where Denver Nuggets stack up in strong Western Conference
Most of the major offseason moves have been made, making it a good time to look at the NBA hierarchy heading into next season. Here are the Denver Gazette’s power rankings following free agency:. 1. Boston Celtics. The Celtics benefitted from some injury luck but were deserving champions last...
Gordon reappoints Darlena Potter as public records ombudsman
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Gov. Mark Gordon has announced the reappointment of Darlena Potter to replace Charlotte Martinez as Wyoming’s public records ombudsman. Potter previously served as Wyoming’s public records ombudsman from 2021 to 2023. She also served as constituent services special assistant in the governor’s office and has worked for state agencies including the Department of Workforce Services and the Wyoming Department of Education. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Administration of Justice from the University of Wyoming and a master’s degree in public administration from Grand Canyon University.
Nebraska Heat Wave Intensifies: Highs Expected to Reach 109 Degrees Next Week
Omaha, NE – Nebraska is set to experience scorching temperatures next week, with highs potentially reaching 109 degrees. The National Weather Service Omaha/Valley Nebraska reports that hot conditions will persist through midweek, peaking on Tuesday and Wednesday. According to the NWS, temperatures today will range from 89 to 94...
Two southeast Nebraska lakes on health alert list
BEATRICE – Health Alerts for toxic blue-green algae have been issued for Rockford Lake east of Beatrice in Gage County , Bluestem Lake near Martell in Lancaster County and Fremont Lake No. 9 in Dodge County. State officials have removed Maple Creek Recreation Area Lake in Colfax County from...
CHI Birth Center announces they will no longer deliver babies
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Lincoln birth center is transitioning from delivering babies to a clinic-only model. CHI Health said their Lincoln Birth Center will make the transition beginning on Sept. 1. The hospital system said the decision is a result of financial challenges and fewer women meeting the requirements...
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