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Osborne Legacy Complex Prompts Changes at Memorial Stadium
With construction of the Osborne Legacy Complex nearing completion, Nebraska Athletics would like fans to be aware of some changes around Memorial Stadium. The Huskers Athletic Fund and Athletic Ticket Offices previously located in the Stadium Drive Parking Garage have moved to West Stadium. The statue of Tom Osborne and...
Peitz selected to CSC Academic All-American Third Team
WAYNE - Wayne State College senior Gabe Peitz was voted to the 2023-24 Academic All-America Men’s Track and Field/Cross Country Team, earning Third Team honors. The award, selected by the College Sports Communicators in NCAA Division II, recognizez the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances on the track, in the field and in the classroom.
Planning Commission recommends blight study
On Tuesday, the Norfolk Planning Commission had the task of either recommending or not recommending a blight-and-substandard study for a proposed development of 540 housing units near the intersection of Highway 35 and Benjamin Avenue. During the public hearing, mayoral candidate Jim McKenzie said there was only one reason for...
Nebraska Countdown to Kickoff: No. 43 LB Michael Booker III
The countdown till August 31 continues and there are just 43 days until Matt Rhule’s Nebraska Cornhuskers begin their 2024 season against the UTEP Miners on August 31. After taking a look sophomore defensive tackle Riley Von Poppel, Huskers junior linebacker Michael Booker II is now in the player spotlight. The redshirt junior linebacker is entering his fourth season with the program and is hoping to grow upon a special teams role that he held in 2023. Last season, the Texas native played in eight games for the Huskers, mostly on special team, a role that the program described as a “key...
Omaha Suburban Rotary Car Show
The Omaha Suburban Rotary held its annual car show on June 1, 2024, to raise money for its youth programs. More than 1,500 attendees raised $44,000 at the event, which donated 100% of its proceeds to grade school and high school programs. Established in 2019, the event is a means for Rotary members to engage in the community. The event brings the largest turnout of Rotary member volunteers each year.
Dr. Vrbicky speaks on obesity crisis
One of the most severe health crises people encounters is obesity. That’s according to Dr. Vrbicky, who has been in the Norfolk area for 41 years. He told News Talk WJAG’s Jeffery Steffen that it’s estimated 73% of Americans are overweight or obese. "We are killing our...
Safety upgrades start soon at Johnson Lake's outlet canal
Holdrege, Neb. — Work will begin soon around the outlet canal at Johnson Lake to ensure safe and reliable operations for years to come. According to the Central Nebraska Public Power and Irrigation District, they will begin work on July 29th starting with the old docking structures - to remove them from both sides of the canal.
Emergency residency program has had statewide impact
The UNMC Emergency Medicine Residency Program marked its 20th anniversary in June, with a recognition of the far-reaching impact the training program has had across Nebraska and beyond. Over the past two decades, the emergency medicine residency program has been a cornerstone of excellence in shaping the careers of emergency...
Lincoln pedestrian hit by car passes away at hospital
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a crash Saturday that left one pedestrian dead. First responders were called to the intersection of Sun Valley Boulevard and West O Street at 11:45 a.m. for a pedestrian hit by a car. LPD said the victim was transported...
Kent Sievers’ retirement reception set for July 24
Kent Sievers – the photographer who captures life at UNMC from behind the lens of his Canon camera – will retire from UNMC Strategic Communications this month. A retirement reception will be held July 24 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Linder Reading Room inside the Sorrell Center. The campus community is invited to attend. Remarks are scheduled for 3 p.m.
Researchers handing out colon cancer test kits at DMV as part of innovative clinical trial
Earlier this year, Juanita Thomas, 63, went to her local Department of Motor Vehicles to register a car. For Thomas — a retired housekeeper, mom, grandmother and great-grandmother in Omaha, Nebraska — cancer was the last thing on her mind that day. But, while at the DMV, she was approached no fewer than three times by people offering her a free colorectal cancer screening kit.
Sunday Forecast: Another cool day with widely scattered showers
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - It had been almost two weeks since the Lincoln airport received any measurable rainfall, but that streak was snapped yesterday. More rain fell early this morning with off and on showers likely tonight and into tomorrow as well. Meanwhile, isolated severe storms are possible this afternoon...
Visit northwest state parks for fun events in August
Spend some time this summer in Nebraska’s northwest state parks. During August, events are planned for those for all ages and interests. Don’t forget to purchase a required vehicle park entry permit to enter the state parks. Get one at OutdoorNebraska.gov or at state park entrances. Kayak cleanup...
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