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Nebraska Basketball to get visit from rising center in October
Nebraska basketball will officially get a visit from center Francis Chukwudebelu from October 2-4. This was confirmed by On3’s Robin Washut. Chukwudebelu is a three-star center from Virginia. According to the 247Sports Composite Rankings, he is the 28th-ranked center in the 2025 class and the eighth-ranked player in his class from the state. He has zero crystal ball predictions at this time, but his offer sheet is filling up. The center has 18 offers in total, including from Kansas, Michigan State, Alabama, Florida State, and Texas. Nebraska officially offered him on June 16. The Huskers currently have no commitments in the 2025 recruiting class, which has been a bit smaller for Nebraska basketball in recent years. Fred Hoiberg has elected to build the roster via the transfer portal. To put this in perspective, Nebraska only has two commitments in the 2024 class. Nebraska basketball has been on the upswing recently, coming off an NCAA tournament appearance in the 2023-24 season. Another successful season in 2024-25 could increase commitments from guys like Chukwudebelu. Chukwudebelu will officially visit #Nebrasketball on October 2-4. https://t.co/3vMFpeyiaL — Robin Washut (@RobinWashut) August 19, 2024
Nebraska football trying to steal a linebacker commit from an old rival
While the Nebraska football team has been on a bit of a losing streak when recruiting the last few months, what better way to turn it around than to steal a commit away from the Miami Hurricanes? That’s exactly what the Huskers will try and do on September 7.
City of Beatrice plans to seek public works grant, for street work
BEATRICE – The City of Beatrice plans to apply for a public works grant, thanks to a federal guideline update that would qualify the city for receiving such a grant. "HUD just updated their low and moderate income calculations and the City of Beatrice is now at 51.4-percent of our city's population is at low and moderate income, according to HUD. That then qualifies you for one of the national objectives required for a public works grant."
Five New Teachers Join Wilcox-Hildreth Staff
Wilcox-Hildreth Public Schools welcomed five new teachers for the 2024-25 school year. The new educators include Michelle Fouts, 1st grade; Emersen Lauder, 2nd Grade; Emillie Kelley, 3rd grade; Gavin Harold, Secondary Social Studies; and Andrew Warner, High School Math. Michelle Fouts is from Bow Valley. She attended UNK before starting...
CSC safety faces long rehabilitation after devastating practice injury Saturday
The excitement of the upcoming Chadron State football season has been clouded over in recent days after a very serious injury at last Saturday’s practice. Junior safety Jason Pugal faces a lengthy rehabilitation after he was injured making a hit as the offense and defense were going through game-like action in full pads.
Nebraska Football: Dylan Raiola Makes Preseason True Freshman All-American Team
I am thinking most of us are assuming Dylan Raiola, true freshman at Nebraska, is slotted to be the starting quarterback for the Huskers. Otherwise, it would be silly for somebody to put him on a Preseason True Freshman All-American team. Well Chris Hummer of 247Sports has done exactly that...
Axtell Community School Welcomes Seven New Educators for 2024-25 School Year
Seven new educators joined the Axtell Community School staff for the 2024-25 school year. The new teachers joined the Wildcat staff in welcoming students back to school on August 15. Jennifer DeBord has accepted the Elementary Principal position. She is from Kearney and completed her college education at Chadron State...
Former Husker Hoops Assistant Jimmy Williams Passes Away
Former Husker men’s basketball assistant coach Jimmy Williams passed away Monday at the age of 77. Williams, a longtime college assistant coach, spent seven seasons at Nebraska and played a major role in the Huskers making seven straight postseason appearances in that span, including the 1994 Big Eight Tournament title and the 1996 NIT Championship.
Legend Equipment Rental and Supply to help North Platte community grow, thrive
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - A new business in North Platte has a goal to keep the economy local while maintaining operations. Legend Equipment Rental and Supply is a new construction machine rental service. According to owner Keaton Hope, the purpose of the business is to partner with contractors that do projects in town from all levels of government and have them rent equipment from their business.
Weber Named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week
LINCOLN, Neb. (Nebraska Athletics) - Senior Sarah Weber earned Big Ten Offensive Player-of-the-Week recognition, announced by the conference on Tuesday. The Gretna, Neb., native scored three goals in Nebraska’s 3-2 win over Colorado State on Sunday afternoon for the 35th hat trick in program history. This season, Weber leads...
Sidney High School, St. Patrick's Academy classes of 1969 meet for 55-year reunion
(Front row, left to right: Steve Mattoon, Renee Kaylor Hamstra, Tom Biggs, Gary Krueger, Eddie Geiger. Seated second row: Gary Stein, Loren Rood, Dale Foland, Sandra Chryst Applegate, Pamala Hahler, Janelle Glassburn Harbaugh, Shree Evans Metcalf, Barbara Gilgren Bauer, LaRhonda Nietz Minich, Dave Happold, Kathleen Grant. Standing third row: Dean Walmsley, Nancy Josten O'Connell, Mike Kennedy, Karen Wieser Kennedy, Nancy Meier, Beth Edwards, Sandy Spearow White, Ruth Schmidt Wimmer, Lucy Bergner, Rochelle Wolven Jenks, John Jenks. Fourth row: Steve Bruce, Jerry Weber, Jacque Worster Borges, Lester Steffens, Jim Copley, Lynette Pederson Joines, Greg Merrick, Roger Abrams, Larry Lingwall, Keith Nienhueser, and Mike Sutton.)
Massive aquaculture facility proposed at Nebraska City
NEBRASKA CITY – Economic Developer Dan Mauk told Nebraska City commissioners Monday that the proposed complex for GoodLife Agriculture’s aquaculture facility at Nebraska City would have 600,000 square feet under roof. That is six times more roof area than the former VF Mall building at Nebraska City. It...
4 Star PG JJ Mandaquit to visit Creighton
A rising class of 2025 PG JJ Mandaquit is set to visit Creighton University towards the end of October. The 6-foot-1 point guard from Hawaii, known for his exceptional court vision and scoring ability, recently announced his final nine schools, including Creighton in the list. Mandaquit, a highly sought-after prospect in the class of 2025, has been turning heads with his performances on Team USA and the AAU circuit. His visit to Creighton, a program with a strong basketball tradition in the Big East Conference, suggests that the Bluejays are seriously interested in securing his talents for their future roster.
No Changes Necessary: Nebraska Volleyball Names 2024 Season Captains
The Huskers will have two familiar faces leading the Big Red as Nebraska volleyball aims to return to the national championship match. Coach John Cook said there was no need for a team vote on captains.
Family of shooting victim in Omaha remember him as 'hardworking, kind, and patient dad' in GoFundMe post
OMAHA, Neb. — The family of a 64-year-old man shot and killed in Omaha said he was a "devoted father" who "loved his kids beyond measure" in aGoFundMe post. Mursal Jama was killed during an alleged carjacking at an apartment complex near 94th Plaza and Cady Court on Aug. 13, according to Omaha police.
Gov. Pillen Announces Receipt of Federal Aid for May 20 – June 3 Storms
LINCOLN, NE – At the request of Governor Jim Pillen, a federal disaster declaration has been granted that will trigger the release of funds to assist multiple Nebraska counties impacted by a series of storms May 20 – June 3. Counties eligible for funding include Burt, Butler, Colfax,...
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