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Pickleball court onstruction to begin
Construction on the new pickleball courts at Liberty Bell Park is set to begin on Tuesday, September 3. Park visitors are advised to avoid the construction zone. The work is expected to continue through December. The four pickleball courts are funded by a $300,000 donation from Mike Wingate, Tom Schueth,...
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.
Softball Recap: Yutan-Mead Has No Trouble Against Raymond Central
Yutan-Mead got themselves on the board against Raymond Central on Tuesday, but Raymond Central never followed suit. Everything went their way against the Raymond Central Mustangs as they made off with a 9-0 victory. That's more bragging rights for the Patriots, who also won the pair's last head-to-head. Jersey Siske...
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.
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.
From bit to saddle: Horse-training lessons at HHD
Editor’s note: Husker Harvest Days is Sept. 10-12 in Grand Island, Neb. Visit HuskerHarvestDays.com. From the novice to the most experienced equestrian, the horse-training demonstrations at Husker Harvest Days offer something for everyone. Ron Knodel returns for another year of horsemanship expertise. This year, he will feature more advanced...
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.
Eagles Fall In Season Opener
The Chadron State Eagles fell to Nebraska-Kearney in their 2024 season opener, losing 18-6. The Lopers scored two touchdowns in the first half, with an opening drive touchdown and a 50-yard touchdown pass. Chadron State managed to kick two field goals but struggled offensively, particularly in the second half, where they were unable to score. The result marks a loss in the inaugural clash for the Good Life Trophy, a new annual rivalry.
Custer County youth take home honors at State Fair dog show
Custer County Dog Show participants at the state fair include (Back Row, left to right) Mahaya Jones with Dixie and Bella, Maysa Jones with Ace, Shayla Staab with Zira and Koda, Ryan McCaslin with Seamus, Tristan Taylor with Oakley, and Joshua Olson with Charger. (Front Row, left to right) Alexsis Stutzman with Izzy, Abigail Stutzman with Buddy, Aubree Stutzman with Diamond, Jake Bumgarner with Harley, Lenora Bryson with Banjo, Megan Cheek with Lucky (Not pictured: Kora Dailey with Scout)
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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