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Nebraska Football: A Breakthrough Would Be Nice, but Progress Will Suffice
Dave Feit is OK with the Huskers staying on schedule with coach Matt Rhule's previous rebuilds. He'd be happy with a bowl game this season, but he certainly wouldn't turn down a more substantial leap forward.
Jefferson Man Sentenced to Probation For Not Claiming a Jackpot Due to Owing the State Money
A Jefferson man was recently sentenced to probation for a May incident. According to court documents, 36-year-old Jeremy Andrews pled guilty to an aggravated misdemeanor for third degree fraudulent practices. He had a two year prison sentence suspended and was placed on probation for two years with the Iowa Department of Correctional Services. The probation sentence was to run consecutively with another case where he was sentenced to serve 20 days in the Greene County Jail after being convicted of an aggravated misdemeanor for driving while barred.
Introducing New Sports Concept to Omaha Market
Football and bowling have been combined for a new kind of entertainment at Fōwling Warehouse. “I was looking to bring something new to Omaha,” said Mark Wolf, co-founder. “Fōwling Warehouse is enjoyed by both men and women and all sorts of demographics. We can have somebody in a suit and tie next to a person who may be a mechanic. It really does appeal to everyone.”
Scoring Thousands: A Spike in Sports Brings Tourism, Revenue
Omaha has had a storied history with sports. It’s been the home of the NCAA Men’s College World Series since 1950 (74 years, if you do the math). The Creighton Bluejays are one of the oldest men’s basketball teams in the country, founded in 1900. Omaha is home to household names like Johnny Rogers, Bob Boozer, Eric Crouch, Bob Gibson and Terence Crawford.
Lincoln Northeast blasts past Omaha Northwest
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – After going 0-18 the past two seasons, Lincoln Northeast started 2024 off with a week-one win beating Omaha Northwest 48-0 at Beecher Sports Complex. The game started with a bang, and Houston did not have a problem. Lincoln Northeast took back the opening kickoff to take an early 7-0 lead.
Saints, Storm Chasers split Friday night doubleheader
The Saints dropped the first game of Friday’s doubleheader 6-5, despite outhitting the Omaha Storm Chasers, but won the second game 8-3 on the road at Werner Park. In the first game, Omaha got on the board first with two runs in the first inning. The Saints tied the game 2-2 in the third, with a groundout from Brooks Lee that scored Anthony Prato and a double from DaShawn Keirsey Jr., scoring Michael Helman. Saints tied it again at 4-4 in the fifth, but Omaha again answered with two of their own and the Saints’ last seventh-inning run couldn’t bring a third tie, giving the Storm Chasers a final 6-5 victory.
UNMC neurologists help advance science on AI diagnosis of dementia
Two UNMC neurological sciences faculty joined a national team of other leading neurologists and dementia researchers in publishing new research to advance the use of artificial intelligence to diagnose challenging dementia cases. Daniel Murman, MD, and Olga Taraschenko, MD, PhD, of the UNMC Department of Neurological Sciences, were co-authors of...
UNMC for the record, Aug. 30, 2024
UNMC has been recognized among the Top 100 United Way of the Midlands campaign partners for its participation in the 2023 campaign that raised more than $30 million. The Top 100 partners were featured in a full-page ad in the Aug. 4 Omaha World-Herald. Nebraska Medicine also was among the honorees.
Nebraska game moved to FS2 over weather
With a new college football season comes a new wave of complaints over schools’ network placement. These are often particularly acute around weather delays. And the biggest issue there often comes at Fox, which, unlike ESPN and its panoply of networks, has one broadcast network, one well-distributed cable sports network (FS1), and another much-less-distributed cable Read more... The post Nebraska game against UTEP moved to FS2 outside state due to Penn State-WVU weather delay appeared first on Awful Announcing.
A year under his belt in GPAC, Kudlacek aims to show what he's learned for HC
In sports, a slow start isn’t necessarily a bad thing. After struggling through a learning curve in spring football, Hastings College quarterback Carson Kudlacek seems to have gained some valuable lessons from the experience, exhibiting a noticeable development through fall camp that has HC’s assistant head coach and offensive coordinator Ken Fasnacht expecting big things from him this season.
Events happening in and around Lincoln this weekend
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - If you’re looking for something to do this weekend in the Capital City, here are a few ideas courtesy of the Friday Fast Facts compiled by “Visit Lincoln.”. BIG RED LIED EXPERIENCE - MAGIC!. 6pm Doors open, 8pm Concert starts Fri.; Free outdoor event.
Lincoln County native among top scorers for Team USA Wheelchair Rugby’s narrow loss to Japan
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - USA’s wheelchair rugby team narrowly lost to Japan 45-42 during day two of pool play at the Paralympic Games in Paris. The matchup took place early Friday morning, with Josh O’Neill, a former Lincoln County resident, contributing three goals, placing him among the top four scorers for Team USA.
Norfolk firefighters invite you to join for 9-11 memorial stair-climb
Members of the Norfolk Fire Division invite you to join them in climbing 110 flights of stairs to commemorate the anniversary of 9-11. Norfolk Fire Chief Tim Wragge said a small group of fire reserves started the tradition several years ago at the Fire Division’s training tower. "We've had...
19-year-old arrested for attempted murder, accused of shooting 17-year-old multiple times
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — A 19-year-old was arrested for attempted murder in connection to theshooting of a 17-year-old in Council Bluffs. On Thursday, police came to the area of South 26th Street and Third Avenue and they found the teen who was suffering from a gunshot wound in the chest and the leg.
Mental Telehealth Program Launched for Rural, Underserved Iowa Schools
A health insurance company is investing millions of dollars in mental telehealth services in Iowa’s K-12 public schools. The Cedar Rapids Community School District received $1.5 million dollars this week from Minnesota-based insurer UnitedHealth Group. Superintendent Tawana Grover says the money will help pay for an online telehealth portal that students can use to access mental health counselling.
Experience the miracle of life at the birthing pavilion
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KOLN) - A popular attraction at the Nebraska State Fair is the birthing pavilion, and it’s a place where kids and adults alike get a chance to see how farm animals come into the world. Dr. Karla Huneke said they have a team of veterinarians, with...
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