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MU, Metro join forces in pathway program
Midland University has announced a partnership with Metropolitan Community College that will allow students a smooth transition from a two-year program to earning a four-year degree. The MCC2Midland pathway program links MCC programs directly to earning a degree from Midland University. The program will allow students to complete their four-year...
Crews battling grass fire northeast of Scottsbluff
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. (KNOP) - Firefighters are battling a large grass fire northeast of Scottsbluff. Fire crews were dispatched to the grass fire, now known as the Camden Grass Fire at 12:30 p.m. mountain time. An evacuation advisory was issued for the area near County Road G and Lake Minatare Road...
Suspect in Omaha hit-and-run crash that killed motorcyclist arrested in Council Bluffs
OMAHA, Neb. — Police arrested the suspect in a deadly hit-and-run crash. Cynthia Garcia, 42, was arrested in Council Bluffs on Thursday. Garcia is awaiting extradition to Douglas County. Officers believe she was behind the wheel when Robert Mummert, 56, was hit and killed on July 13 near 90th...
Teen accused of driving drunk in fatal crash near North Platte now in custody
Lincoln County, Neb. — A teen accused of driving drunk during a deadly crash west of North Platte is now behind bars. Lincoln County jail records said 18-year-old Addison Malone was taken into custody on Wednesday for motor vehicle homicide, driving under the influence, and minor in possession. According...
Wyoming and Nebraska Weather: Storms, Heat, and Weekend Outlook
Cheyenne, WY – Wyoming is expected to experience a significant change in weather starting Friday. A quiet morning is predicted before scattered storms develop by mid-afternoon. Temperatures in Cheyenne will reach 87°F, while Laramie will see 82°F, and Rawlins will hit 84°F. According to the US...
‘American Idol’ Alums Colin Stough And Will Moseley Team Up For New Tour
American Idol stars Colin Stough and Will Moseley have announced that they are hitting the road for a joint tour this fall. Kicking off October 3 with a show in Nashville, TN, the Idol alums will embark on a 10-day run with shows taking place across California, Mississippi, South Carolina, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and Nebraska.
Sources weigh in on five-star Michael Terry III's recruitment as No. 1 athlete visits Texas, Oregon, Nebraska
The dead period is gone, and schools will hustle to make one last summer pitch for several prospects across the country. The late-July visit week has been an important tool for schools to try and steal momentum before an August announcement or make a last impression before the season starts. Three schools are hoping to use this weekend to impact five-star San Antonio (Texas) Alamo Heights athlete Michael Terry III.
Lincoln Man Who Posed As High School Student Pleads No Contest
LINCOLN–(KFOR July 26)–A Lincoln man that posed as a high school student at Southeast and Northwest High Schools during the 2022-23 school year and had inappropriate relationships with female students has pleaded no contest to five counts in the case, including two counts of first-degree sexual assault. On...
Sharing ties to Ukraine, Lincoln students learn the ropes of tennis
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - More than 30 kids with ties to Ukraine are learning the ins and outs of tennis in Lincoln this week. Woods Park is holding the tennis camp, led by 26-year-old Mykhailo Ivashchenko, a native of Ukraine. Ivashchenko said it’s an opportunity to learn the sport from...
Lincoln health department issues air quality advisory due to Western wildfires
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department on Thursday issued an air quality advisory due to wildfires. The wildfires span from north-central Canada to areas of the Pacific Northwest. Officials say smoke from these fires could reach levels that are dangerous for children and older adults with...
Smoky skies over the Omaha-metro to improve over the weekend
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - If you’ve stepped outside at any point over the past several days you likely have noticed a layer of smoky haze in the sky. This is being pulled in from fires burning on the west coast of the U.S. and Canada. A ridge of high...
Crews fight house fire in central Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Lincoln Fire & Rescue responded to a house fire Thursday in central Lincoln. The fire was reported about 2 p.m. near 32nd and C streets. A Channel 8 employee at the scene saw smoke rising from the house. There was also a hole in the roof and in the wall.
Nebraska bringing several key wideouts to campus before July ends
Nebraska is taking some big swings at wide receiver before the month is over and the dead period resumes. Husker247 confirmed a few more names that will be dropping by campus and are highly recruited targets of the staff.
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