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Former LC standout Fidone aiming high for Huskers in 2024
(KMAland) -- Former Lewis Central standout and Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone is excited and ready for what he feels will be his ultimate breakout season with the Huskers. “It’s been a great offseason,” Fidone said. “To have the opportunity to have a fully healthy offseason, after some previous setbacks. Just taking the opportunity to get better each and every day and work towards the ultimate goal that I have talked about of being the best tight end in the country.”
The City of Sidney is set to change their pay grid and a Panhandle Woman appears in court
A Panhandle woman accused of using her car to injure an individual in Scottsbluff appears in court and the City of Sidney is set to change their pay grid these stories and more on KNOP's Panhandle Roundup.
Nebraska football could get final shot at top OT target before commitment
Nebraska football being in the running for top OT target David Sanders Jr has long been surprising to many recruiting analysts around the country. Just how much they’re in the running is still the subject of much conjecture. There are some who believe the Huskers were never really in...
Husker football commit earns fourth recruiting star
A Nebraska football commit has earned a fourth recruiting star. Shawn Hammerbeck is a 6-foot-6, 260-pound offensive lineman for Winner High School in Winner, SD. Hammerbeck earned his extra star from the recruiting service 247Sports. The remaining recruiting services rate South Dakota’s top 2025 prospect three stars. Reports suggest the Huskers may play the recruit on the offensive line as a tackle, although he has been identified as a possible candidate on the defensive line. Hammerbeck selected the Huskers over Kansas State, Minnesota, and Texas Tech. Nebraska first offered the recruit in the spring and hosted him on an official visit in April. He returned on an official visit in June before committing to the Cornhuskers on July 3rd. Committed‼️ #GBR @HuskerFootball @HuskerFBRecruit@HuskersTalk @CoachMattRhule @DonovanRaiola @s_kwilli32 @CoulterRecruits @PrepRedzoneDAK pic.twitter.com/TnRXDnL1j6 — Shawn Hammerbeck (@HammerbeckShawn) July 3, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Behind Enemy Lines: Nebraska is looking to upset the Big Ten apple cart in Year 2 under Matt Rhule
From now until preseason camp starts in August, Land-Grant Holy Land will be writing articles around a different theme every week. This week is all about Ohio State’s opponents. From looking at the Big Ten Conference to individual opponents, to specific players, we will bring it all to you. You can catch up on all of the Theme Week content here and all of our ”Behind Enemy Lines” articles here.
Farm field drainage failure leads to creek contamination, dead fish
Underground drainage tiling apparently failed and formed a sinkhole in a corn field in northwest Iowa that allowed manure to flow into a creek, where it killed small fish for miles, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The manure came from Roorda Dairy west of Paullina, which has about 4,200 dairy cattle, DNR […] The post Farm field drainage failure leads to creek contamination, dead fish appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
Texas man arrested in deadly crash in southwest Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A Texas man was arrested after a fatal crash in southwest Nebraska. The Hitchcock County Sheriff’s Office and the Nebraska State Patrol responded just before 7 a.m. Thursday to a crash involving two semitrailers at the intersection of Highways 6 and 25. An investigation...
OLLI is Expanding to Omaha & Director Bob Michl Invites Adults 50+ to Event on 7/25 Because “Curiousity Never Retires!”
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (OLLI at UNL) is expanding into the Omaha Metro area and will host a free OLLI Omaha Showcase event on Thursday, July 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Scott Conference Center in Aksarben Village, 6450 Pine St.
Anticipated return: Famous air and space show coming to Offutt Air Force Base
BELLEVUE, Neb. — Offutt Air Force Base will host the Defenders of Freedom Air & Space Show. The show will make its return after 6 years on Aug. 24 and 25. It will coincide with the 100th anniversary of Offutt Field. The Air Force Base said it will reveal...
Woodworker in Bennet gives wood a second life with small business
BENNET, Neb. (KOLN) - Sometimes what you need to get a job done, may not be too far from home. A woodworker in Bennet uses locally-sourced wood to create kitchen items as well as beautiful custom made pieces with his own hands. “A piece of wood can have more than...
Texas Man Arrested After Fatal Crash in Hitchcock County
JULY 19, 2024 (NORTH PLATTE, NEB.) — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol have arrested a Texas man following a fatal crash in southwest Nebraska. Thursday, at approximately 6:55 a.m. CT, the Hitchcock County Sheriff’s Department requested Troopers to assist in responding to a fatal crash that involved two semi-trucks and trailers. The crash occurred at the intersection of Highway 6 and Highway 25.
Omaha's Eppley Airfield sets single-month record for passengers, breaking half a million for first time
OMAHA, Neb. — For the first time, Omaha's Eppley Airfield saw over half a million passengers flying through in a single month. The new record-setting total of 514,758 passengers in June broke the previous record of 487,205 set the month prior in May. “June is typically the airport’s busiest...
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