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Nebraska Football Countdown to Kickoff: No. 12 Jaidyn Doss
The countdown to August 31 continues on and just 12 days remain until the Nebraska Cornhuskers start their 2024 season against the University of Texas – El Paso Miners at Memorial Stadium. With 12 days remaining until the start of the season, Huskers redshirt freshman Jaidyn Doss, a native of Kansas City, Missouri is in the spotlight. Entering his second season with the program, Doss is entering his first full season as a defensive back after originally signing with the program as a wide receiver. Out of Raymore-Peculiar High School in Peculiar, Missouri, Doss was a three-star prospect as part of the 2023 recruiting cycle. He signed with the Huskers over notable offers from Colorado, Illinois, Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas State, Michigan, Michigan State, Missouri, Oregon, and TCU. This fall, Doss will look to find himself a role within the Huskers wide receiever rotation. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Home severely damaged by fire Monday morning
NORFOLK - A multi-unit dwelling in Norfolk suffered major damage after a fire Monday morning. It happened at a home at the corner of 12th and Philip in Norfolk. The call came in around 7:41 a.m. There's no word yet on what caused the fire, but firefighter appeared to be...
Matt Rhule has high expectations for rising freshman
Nebraska football head coach Matt Rhule has been impressed by one freshman in particular over the course of preseason. Linebacker Vincent Shavers stands out as the Huskers look for more depth at the position. Shavers was a December addition to the Huskers. He officially committed and signed with Nebraska on December 20 after flipping from the Miami Hurricanes following a visit the prior weekend. Shavers was a decorated high school player, recording more than 170 tackles in his prep career. According to his biography on the Nebraska Athletics website, he had 46 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, and seven sacks as a...
'You take that energy from the crowd': Nebraskans in Chicago for Democratic National Convention
CHICAGO — Several Nebraskans are in the windy city to show their support for Vice President Kamala Harris. One of those people is the Nebraska DNC National Committeewoman. Charlene Ligon says she could feel the excitement of everyone there, leading up to the convention's start. Ligon, who is also...
Man gets prison for stealing ashes from Grand Island cemetery
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - A man who stole two urns from a Grand Island mausoleum in May has been sentenced to prison. Richard Boon, 34, pleaded guilty in June to charges of burglary and prohibited acts involving human remains, according to court records. On Monday, he was sentenced to 8 to 15 years for the burglary charge and 23 to 24 months for the charge related to human remains. The sentences will be served concurrently, or at the same time.
Lincoln police investigate weekend spree of auto thefts and damages
The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a series of stolen autos from this weekend. The vehicles were stolen at Union Hill Road and S. 56th Street and Stevens Ridge Road and Oaks Hollow area. LPD says that the auto thefts happened this past weekend. The first stolen vehicle was a...
‘Very Brazen’: Driveway attack of a woman shocks neighborhood
OMAHA, Nebraska (KMTV) — The three suspects were last seen in the neighborhood near 190th and Maple where the attack happened. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office shared video hoping to help locate them as fast as possible. A woman was attacked and robbed in broad daylight in a...
Weber’s hat trick powers Huskers past CSU
LINCOLN - Sarah Weber netted three goals, good for the 35th hat trick in program history, as the sixth-ranked Nebraska soccer team defeated Colorado State 3-2 on Sunday afternoon at Hibner Stadium. Weber’s hat trick marked her first, second and third goals of the season and improved her career mark...
Tuesday Forecast: Cooler temperatures with a chance of rain
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Seasonably cool temperatures look to be on standby for a couple of days, as 70s and low 80s look to work back in for high temperatures. Isolated showers and t’storms possible Tuesday afternoon. Temperatures look to make their way back into the 90s this weekend.
DHHS faces cuts despite demand for mental health, substance use programs
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services has seen a $15 million cut to its Behavioral Health Division this year and more cuts are being proposed, despite soaring demand for mental health and addiction treatment programs. DHHS now faces a $25 million cut to help fund property tax relief.
Grand Island Police investigating scalping
Grand Island, Neb. — Grand Island Police are investigating after they say a man lost a portion of his scalp and was knocked unconscious following a bar fight over the weekend. According to GIPD,Just before 1 a.m. Sunday, officers were called to the area of Third and Walnut streets...
Moving back in: Athletes do heavy lifting as UNL students return
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Classes may not start until next week, but the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus is buzzing with excitement as students return. Moving isn’t anyone’s favorite process, but UNL is making things easier by providing athletes to help students move in free of charge. A...
Lincoln Police Department investigating string of auto crimes
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Lincoln Police Department is investigating a string of stolen vehicles and break-ins over the weekend. All of the incidents were reported Saturday morning. Just before 8 a.m., a gray 2021 Chevy Tahoe was reported stolen from a driveway in the area of Stevens Ridge...
Scottsbluff Police Department awarded 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' grant
SCOTTSBLUFF -- The Scottsbluff Police Department has been awarded a grant from the Nebraska Department of Transportation Highway Safety Office to participate in the National “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” drunk driving enforcement wave. Scottsbluff Police Officers will be working overtime from Aug. 14 to Sept. 2,...
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