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'It's bringing people together': Heartland Pride parade highlights the LGBTQ+ community
OMAHA, Neb. — Hundreds of people gathered in downtown Omaha on Saturday for the annual Heartland Pride parade. The event celebrated diversity and inclusion within the LGBTQ+ community and its allies. "It's actually been a few years since I've come to the pride parade. The last time I was...
Wrestling: Incoming Freshman McDanel Wins Another U20 Pan-Am Gold Medal
With the help of incoming Husker freshman Camden McDanel, Team USA’s U20 freestyle squad did some serious work on Saturday at the Pan-American Championships in Lima, Peru. Coming in after a gap year training at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, McDanel competed for Team USA at 97 kg for the second year in a row. Despite losing the spot on the U20 World Team to Justin Rademacher this year at the World Team Trials, McDanel got the nod to compete in Lima and didn’t disappoint.
'Titan of South Omaha' Bob Campos dies at 86
OMAHA, Neb. — Community advocate and "titan of South Omaha" Bob Campos died at age 86. Congressman Don Bacon took to social media to remember him, saying, "Bob was a titan of South Omaha and left an indelible mark on his community and Nebraska. I was lucky to get to know Bob and will be forever inspired by his example of the American Dream."
5-star Nebraska football target says decision is coming ‘soon’
Michael Terry is one of the top targets left on the board for Nebraska football in the 2025 recruiting class and the five-star athlete posted on X on Saturday that a decision is coming soon. Terry, a 6-foot-3, 217-pound wide receiver/athlete out of San Antonio, Texas has Nebraska football in...
Nebraska adds Jamar Mozee as Senior Football Assistant
Nebraska football and head coach Matt Rhule made another addition to the coaching staff. Jamar Mozee joins the Huskers as a Senior Football Assistant. Mozee joins the Cornhuskers after spending the last nine seasons as the head coach of Lee’s Summit North High School. He left the program in February for an analyst role with Central Florida. While at Lee’s Summit North, he had an overall record of 64-35 but has gone 33-5 in the last three seasons. His son, Isaiah Mozee, is a four-star recruit in the class of 2025. The younger Mozee committed to Oregon in April but visited the Lincoln campus several times before announcing his decision. Blessed with an amazing opportunity. It is truly an honor. #GBR @HuskerFootball @CoachMattRhule pic.twitter.com/nh5WqlfmDu — Jamar Mozee (@MozeeJ43) July 14, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Driver went 118 mph on northeast Nebraska highway to get Raising Cane’s, sheriff says
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A South Dakota man was caught Sunday afternoon during a speedy trip to a fast-food restaurant in northeast Nebraska. Just after 1 p.m., a deputy with the Stanton County Sheriff’s Office pulled over a vehicle going 118 mph on Highway 57, just southeast of Norfolk.
Seven Omaha business districts to get pandemic-related grants for safety lighting, bollards
OMAHA — Seven “business improvement districts” in the City of Omaha are to receive grants from the city’s allotment of federal American Rescue Plan Act funds. Proposals are set for approval this week by the Omaha City Council. Mayor Jean Stothert issued a news release outlining grants that total about $1.68 million.
Tours Of Construction Inside Broken Bow Schools Available
A groundbreaking ceremony was held on May 13, 2024, to begin. the 26.5 million dollar renovation and additions to the Broken Bow Middle School and High School. Since then, underground work and demolition work have been clear to see. School officials invite the public to see what has been happening...
UNL’s East Campus hosting fourth annual Discovery Days
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Despite the heat, many families still made their way to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s East Campus to attend the Discovery Days and Farmer’s Market which took place on Saturday. The event, which was put on by those in the university’s Institute of Agriculture and...
The Omaha Sound 07-06-24
Hi! My name is Ariann Anderson and I am the new host of the Omaha sound on Omaha’s NPR station, KIOS FM. Airing Saturday nights from 11 PM to 1 AM. I grew up in a musical family and have been in and around the Omaha music scene nearly my whole life and am a musician myself. I have found myself more distanced from the Omaha music community than I would like in recent years because of motherhood, busy schedules, etc. When the opportunity to host The Omaha Sound presented itself, I was nervous but I knew I was equipped. I am not quite as immersed in the Omaha music community as I once was, but I am getting back into the swing of things.
Top 6 on 6: This week’s most-watched videos - July 12
(WOWT) - Below are 6 News WOWT’s most-watched videos, most-clicked stories, and most engaged social media posts for the week ending Friday, July 12. 6. Customers say Omaha photographer hasn’t returned their pictures in years. 5. WarHorse casino construction update. 4. Omaha foster mom arrested in connection to...
North Platte High School Student Council hosts charitable golf tournament for non-profit
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - It was perfect weather for playing on the fairway on Friday. The North Platte High School Student Council members gathered at River’s Edge Golf Course to raise money for a local non-profit organization. All proceeds from Friday’s tournament will go towards Royal Family Kids...
Chadron Juniors Advance in Area Tournament
The Chadron Platte Valley Bank American Legion Post 12 juniors began their postseason journey on Friday, taking down Gothenburg 5-3 to advance in the winners bracket. Chadron had an amazing display of pitching but the bats helped out getting them an early lead off a Derek Bissonette single. A pitchers duel formed as the teams traded zeros until the fifth inning when the game popped off. Gothenburg tied it up in the top of the fifth, before Chadron responded with three runs to steer clear up 4-1.
Peg Leg Brewing Company hosts first annual music fest
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - Peg Leg roped off their parking lot and set the stage for North Platte’s James Burke and Lincoln’s Rock N’ Roll Band No Drinking On Grounds. The music fest was free to the public. Many people were enjoyed by the music, sense of community and the festive spirit of the event.
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