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Music on the Bricks: Aug. 9-10
Attention music fans, downtown aficionados, families, and everyone who enjoys west-central Nebraska… MUSIC ON THE BRICKS 10 will be held Friday-Saturday nights, Aug. 9-10, in downtown North Platte, featuring one of Nebraska’s top bands, Bases Loaded, from 7-10 p.m. Friday. On Saturday, the bands are Jim, Barb and...
Rapper with multiple film credits to his name to perform in Omaha metro area
RALSTON, Neb. — Ludacris will perform at the Liberty First Credit Union Arena later this year with special guests, the Ying Yang Twins. Tickets for the Oct. 10 performance will go on sale Friday, July 19, at 10 a.m. As a recording artist, Ludacris has sold more than 24...
The Weekly Rundown: Nebraska turns the page on a busy week
It was a busy week full of news as Nebraska got back to work after the July 4 holiday. We hit on that and more in The Weekly Rundown column. The post The Weekly Rundown: Nebraska turns the page on a busy week appeared first on On3.
Adding a personal touch to the Moscow Mule
SIDNEY – In 2017, a business venture started with it's history linked to a college party. The unique Moscow Mule mugs at Boss City Brewing Company are made by a craftsmen in O’Neill, Neb. Bryce Wood, a member of the Handlebend team, visited the Sidney brewery on Thursday to share the company's story.
Nebraska Countdown to Kickoff: No. 47 LB Gage Stenger
Only 47 days. remain until the beginning of the 2024 season for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. In the player spotlight with 47 days to go is Huskers redshirt sophomore linebacker Gage Stenger. The 6-foot-2, 190-pound linebacker calls Omaha, Nebraska home and was a standout at Millard South High School where he played both quarterback and defensive back – once he arrived in Lincoln, he transitioned to linebacker. As a prospect out of Millard South, Stenger was originally committed to Kansas State also holding offers from Illinois State, North Dakota, South Dakota State, and Wyoming. However, the Huskers flipped Stenger in October of 2021...
April tornado survivors say they're nowhere near rebuilding
Laurie Dondelinger felt like her family was on a good financial track. They were growing retirement savings, as well as college funds for their three children. But everything changed on Friday, April 26, when their home in Blair, and nearly everything in it, was destroyed in an EF-3 tornado with winds reaching 165 mph, according to a National Weather Service report.
ESPN Top 300 recruit Bryson Webber commits to Nebraska
The Nebraska Cornhuskers landed their third 2025 ESPN 300 recruit on Sunday. Cornerback Bryson Webber announced his commitment to the Huskers on social media. Webber enters his senior year at Ridge Point High School but only his second year as a cornerback for the Panthers. Webber played wide receiver in his freshman and sophomore years before switching to cornerback. In Webber’s first season on defense, he recorded 22 tackles, two interceptions, and three pass breakups. In the offseason, he earned an offer from Nebraska, along with numerous Power Four schools. Webber is also an accomplished track and field athlete, running 10.56 100-meter dash...
Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office investigating string of vehicle thefts
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office is investigating multiple vehicle thefts on Thursday involving two thieves. Deputies went to a neighborhood near Highway 50 and Platteview Road, just southwest of Omaha. The victim said he heard his Ford F-250 start in the driveway and confronted...
Lucas Oil LM Set for Weekday Midwest Shows
BATAVIA, OH– The busy Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series summer stretch continues with another exciting doubleheader to kickstart the week. The Series is bound for Nebraska’s Eagle Raceway on Monday, July 15, before returning to the Hawkeye State on Tuesday, July 16, for a stop at Shelby County Speedway. Both tracks are new to the circuit.
Behind the Scenes: Chattahoochee Riverkeeper keeps eye on water quality of river, streams
Despite the Chattahoochee River Keeper organization existing for 30 years, the river watchdog nonprofit only began a consistent monitoring in the Columbus area in the last few years. Because of an expanding staff, a new water quality lab partnership at Columbus State University, and tips from locals concerned about water quality, the riverkeepers are showing up more often to test water in the river and creeks. For the last six months, the directors have been going out on the river to take water samples on the Chattahoochee. What is the water sampling process like and where do the results end up? The Ledger-Enquirer took a ride with Chattahoochee Riverkeeper Executive Director Jason Ulseth and two other riverkeeper to watch as they gathered samples near the Phenix City, Alabama water treatment plant outfall.
Physician assistant alumnus promoted to general
A UNMC College of Allied Health Professions alumnus has achieved a historic milestone as the first active-duty physician assistant to become a general in the U.S. Army. Brig. Gen. Bill Soliz, now the commanding general of Medical Readiness Command, Pacific, and the director of Defense Health Network Indo-Pacific, was awarded his Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree in 1999 from UNMC.
National Night Out scheduled for August 6
6-9 p.m., Central Park & Clubhouse (8305 Park View Blvd.) La Vista’s National Night Out event, in partnership with the Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office, returns to its new favorite location outside the Clubhouse in Central Park on Tuesday, August 6, 6-9 p.m. You’re invited to gather in the park to help celebrate La Vista’s community and its first responders.
Paul Tierney, 1970 Broken Bow graduate, named Distinguished Alumni recipient
A 1970 graduate of Broken Bow High School, Paul Tierney was named the 2024 Distinguished Alumni recipient during this past weekend’s alumni festivities. Tierney served as the guest speaker at the All-Alumni Luncheon on Saturday (July 13) at the One Box Convention Center. After graduating from Broken Bow, Tierney...
Nebraska loses 4-star WR to Colorado, possibly igniting recruiting reset
There’s really no denying that July has been a tough month, recruiting-wise for the Nebraska football program so far. At the end of last week, the Huskers lost out on a safety prospect many thought they were the easy front runners. On Saturday, the Cornhuskers lost out on a...
NE audit blasts state transportation agency for millions spent on overtime, ‘unexplained’ fuel buys
LINCOLN — A new probe of the Nebraska Department of Transportation reveals a “stunning” spate of questionable spending — including more than $6 million in annual overtime pay racked up by 71% of its workers and millions of dollars more in “unexplained” fuel and fleet-related costs, according to the State Auditor’s Office. A 108-page audit […] The post NE audit blasts state transportation agency for millions spent on overtime, ‘unexplained’ fuel buys appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
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