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Ex-Nebraska football quarterback officially gets his next shot at NFL
As NFL training camps open and start kicking into gear, one former Nebraska footbal star is hoping this time is the charm. Adrian Martinez tried to catch on with an NFL team last year and for a while, looked like he had a chance. After entering the preseason with the...
'Trucking Simulator' to be at Cheyenne County Fair Friday and Saturday
SIDNEY -- Western Nebraska Community College (WNCC), Floyd's Truck Care, and Adams Industries have partnered with the Nebraska Trucking Association to bring a truck simulator to the Cheyenne County Fair. This hands-on experience allows both kids and adults to explore what it’s like to drive a truck and learn about...
Man charged after shooting at vehicle on Rosa Parks Way, police say
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Lincoln man was arrested after opening fire on a vehicle along Rosa Parks Way in June. Lincoln Police arrested 49-year-old Michael Nunn on Thursday, and prosecutors have charged him with three gun-related felonies. Officers were called about a shooting that happened on Rosa Parks Way...
B7 Senior Legion Baseball Districts Open Friday in Gering
1:00 - Elimination Game - Losing Teams From 4/7 PM Games Friday. 4:00 - Quarterfinals - Winning Teams From 1/4 PM Games Friday. 7:00 - Quarterfinals - Gering/Sidney Winner vs Alliance/Chadron Loser. Check back for score updates and bracket advancements as the tournament moves along.
Nebraska’s head coach highlights highest team GPA in school history
Nebraska head football coach Matt Rhule highlighted his team’s Grade Point Average at the Big Ten Media Days on Wednesday. During his opening statement on Wednesday, Rhule announced that the football team finished the semester with a GPA of 3.241, the highest in school history. “We think we have a really good team, and we think we have a team that people are going to have to deal with this year. I’ve liked the way that they’ve worked. We finished the semester with a 3.241 cumulative GPA, the highest in school history. Our guys are getting it done in the weight...
David Fudge hires on with Nebraskaland Bank
Nebraskaland Bank has announced the appointment of David Fudge as a business banking officer. “Fudge brings a wealth of experience and a dynamic approach to our team, further solidifying our commitment to serving the community with excellence,” the announcement said. “After his outstanding service as executive director of Nebraskaland...
Deputies accuse two men of multiple thefts in northeast Nebraska
MADISON COUNTY, Neb. (KOLN) - The Madison County Sheriff’s Office arrested two men on July 19 on suspicion of multiple thefts. On May 31, a man reported a generator stolen from his business in Newman Grove. According to the sheriff’s office, the generator was recovered after another man traded his plasma cutter to 25-year-old Alexander Robak for the generator. It was later discovered that the generator had been stolen, and the second man returned the generator to its owner.
Fremont resident arrested for domestic assault
Fremont police were dispatched at about 8 p.m. Wednesday to the 2700 block of Skylark Street for a domestic disturbance. After completing an investigation, Dana Lorsch, 53, of Fremont was arrested and jailed for third-degree domestic assault.
American solar challenge makes stop in Kearney
KEARNEY, Neb. (KSNB) - College students from 11 universities across the country are making their way from Nashville, Tennessee, to Casper, Wyoming, in solar cars and they made a stop in Kearney on Thursday. It’s all a part of the 2024 Electrek American Solar Challenge where participants travel along seven...
Former UNK women's hoops star enters RMAC Hall of Fame
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — A former Nebraska-Kearney athlete is being honored for her standout career. The Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference inducted Jennifer Warner Ramsey into the RMAC Hall of Fame earlier this month. Warner Ramsey played basketball for UNK from 1995-97 and won conference player of the year twice. The transfer from Iowa State guided the Lopers to a 54-8 record over two seasons and to a pair of wins in the NCAA Division ll tournament.
Broken Bow child care provider achieves top Step Up to Quality level, receives $25,000 grant
BROKEN BOW – A Broken Bow child care provider recently achieved the top step of the Nebraska Step Up to Quality (SUTQ) program. Love to Learn Playschool was also named the recipient of a $25,000 Restoration Enhancement Program (REP) grant through the Department of Health and Human Services. The...
Weekend Recruiting Primer: Five-stars hit the road for summer signature recruiting extravaganzas
It is a five-star recruiting weekend on the trail as top high school football prospects hit the road to see top schools. For many of them it will be their last time on college campuses before making their decision on where they’ll attend school. On3 looks at the biggest visits taking place. Two stops for […] The post Weekend Recruiting Primer: Five-stars hit the road for summer signature recruiting extravaganzas appeared first on On3.
Annual College World Series Jello Shot Challenge brings in over $145,000 to help fight hunger
OMAHA, Neb. — The annual College World SeriesJello Shot Challenge results are in. Related coverage in the video above: Chronicle: Now Serving. Rocco's Pizza and Cantina announced $145,477 was raised to help fight hunger. The annual event donates $2 from each Jello shot back to the food pantries of...
Big Ten rival uses gimmick trying to keep Nebraska Cornhuskers fans away
One of the craziest things about being a Nebraska Cornhuskers fan is that, on occasion, it feels like opposing schools fear you more than the actual team. Historically, Nebraska football fans have drawn quite a bit of ire, mainly because of how well they travel. Colorado has shown this off...
Ag Educator Matt Kreifels receives Award of Merit, NAYC’s highest honor
Lincoln, Neb. —Matt Kreifels, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Practice at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and long-time ag educator, was recently honored by the Nebraska Agricultural Youth Council (NAYC) with the Nebraska Agricultural Youth Institute’s (NAYI) Award of Merit during a special luncheon at UNL’s East Campus Union. The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) oversees NAYC and NAYI.
Nebraska Cornhuskers star talks 'ongoing journey' after legal woes
As we roll closer and closer to the Nebraska Cornhuskers volleyball season, star outside hitter Harper Murray is trying her best to put everything that happened this spring and summer behind her. She’s got the opportunity to do that because after taking care of her legal issues with diversion and...
WOWT programming changes during the Olympics
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - With the 2024 Paris Olympics underway, several WOWT newscasts and other programming will be pre-empted by NBC coverage of the games and ceremonies. The Opening Ceremony coverage began at 11 a.m. Friday, pre-empting our Midday and afternoon newscasts. 6 News will be back for our 5 p.m. Friday newscast, with the 10 p.m. newscast delayed by 30 minutes as NBC airs a prime-time repeat of the Opening Ceremony.
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