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Nebraska Public Media’s general manager shares thoughts on public media as he prepares to retire
Nebraska Public Media is searching the country for a new General Manager/CEO. Mark Leonard announced in December he is retiring after more than 10 years here. Nebraska Public Media’s Dale Johnson sat down with Mr. Leonard to talk about his career and the status of public media. Dale Johnson:...
Teenager cited for speeding through Grand Island
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Grand Island Police have cited a 17-year-old boy after they say he was speeding through the city on Monday. An officer was running traffic on Capital and Taylor Avenue at 7:15 p.m. when they observed a white Chevy Tahoe going over the speed limit. GIPD...
Exciting news for classic rock fans
GRAND ISLAND — The classic rock band, Quiet Riot, is set to electrify Grand Island, Nebraska, with a live performance at the Platt Duetsche on October 19th, 2024. Doors will open at 6:00 PM for a big evening of live music, with opening supporting acts Exit 312 and Whiskey Bent.
Athlete of the Week: Ryan Coslor
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Fifteen innings was long enough. After a lengthy battle in the Cornhusker League Championship, Ryan Coslor ended the marathon baseball game between GI Home Federal and Hastings Five Points Bank. Coslor’s sacrifice fly brought in the game-winning run, giving Home Federal a dramatic victory. Coslor,...
Burlington to open store at Lincoln’s Gateway Mall
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Burlington Stores is opening a location in Lincoln. The company said Monday in a press release that the new store will be at Gateway Mall. It is set to open in the fall, with the exact date yet to be announced. The Lincoln store will...
Gage County deputies responding to report of shots, find male dead
BEATRICE – County law officers responding to a report of shots fired in Wymore found a man dead….but do not suspect foul play. Gage County deputies Monday morning just after 7:30, were sent to a home in the 300-block of North 7th in Wymore, after a report of shots being fired from one of the apartments there.
Lincoln Woman’s Death Investigation Has Been Closed
LINCOLN–(KFOR July 16)–The investigation into a Lincoln woman’s death after she fell out of a window in late March has been concluded. According to Lincoln Police, they were unable to determine what led up to the death of 58-year-old DeAnn Stover, who fell out of a window and was found unconscious at a home near 27th and Heide Lane on March 27. The autopsy determined Stover died from blunt force trauma from the fall.
Dozens of old tires illegally dumped at Omaha church
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Illegal dumping is an ongoing problem in Omaha. So far this year, Omaha Weeds and Litter has reported 317 cases. Many times, old tires are illegally dumped to save recycling costs. Driving a full pickup to the back of a church, suspected illegal dumpers are being...
Omaha City Council to vote on $52 million agreement with Mutual of Omaha to buy company's parking garages
OMAHA, Neb. — The Omaha City Council held a public hearing on a $52 million agreement with Mutual of Omaha to buy the company's parking garages. The parking facilities are located south of the Harney Retail Strip Center, south of Dodge Street and at the Horseshoe at Turner Park.
Nebraska offers scholarship to junior college power forward
The Nebraska Cornhuskers have offered a scholarship to a top junior college player. Xavier Edmonds is a class of 2025 power forward from Salt Lake (Utah) C.C. Last season, he appeared in 32 games, averaging 20.8 minutes per appearance. Edmonds also averaged 14.0 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game. The 6-foot-8 power forward shot 55% from the field, 31% from the three-point line, and 66% from the free-throw line. The California native was a three-star prospect coming out of high school in 2023. Blessed to receive an offer from Nebraska🔴⚪️ #AGTG pic.twitter.com/nt78mkJiuH — Xavier Edmonds (@XavierEdmonds14) July 13, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Graduation rate at Omaha Public Schools lower than it was 5 years ago
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha Public Schools board members and the public on Monday heard a graduation rate presentation for the 2022-2023 academic year. The report, some board members said, was disappointing. “I know that every employee of OPS is not happy with those numbers,” said board member Jane Erdenberger....
Beller, Brahmer share Omaha World Herald Midlands Female Athletes of the Year honor
WAYNE - Wayne State College volleyball players Taya Beller adn Maggie Brahmer were named Sunday by the Omaha World Herald as Co-Midlands Female College Athletes of the Year. Beller and Brahmer led the Wildcat program to a magical season in 2023, starting with a sweep over in-state rival Nebraska-Kearney at Volleyball Day in Nebraska August 30th.
Lincoln car dealership puts inspiring, cross-country lawn service professional back on the road
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Rodney Smith Jr. spends much a majority of his days on the road. Smith is the founder of Raising Men and Women Lawn Service, whose mission is to mow lawns for the elderly, disabled, veterans, and all those unable to do it for themselves. Since 2016, Smith has traveled across the country doing just that.
Husker pitcher Brett Sears drafted by Atlanta Braves
A Nebraska pitcher heard his name called in Monday’s MLB draft. With the 221st overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, the Atlanta Braves selected Big Ten Pitcher of the Year Brett Sears. Atlanta selected Sears in the seventh round, becoming the fourth seventh-round selection in Nebraska history. Sears is now the fifth Husker pitcher under head coach Will Bolt to be drafted in the first 10 roundten, joining Spencer Schwellenbach, Cade Povich, Emmett Olson, and Jace Kaminska. The senior is the sixth Husker to be selected by the Braves in the draft. Sears earned All-American and Academic All-American in the 2024...
Omaha shooting victim was ‘violent,’ wouldn’t leave shooter’s home, neighbors say
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - A South Omaha man says he shot and killed a man who was violent and refused leave his home early Tuesday morning. Police arrived at a residence near 51st and Q streets in Omaha around 2:30 a.m. to find 40-year-old Nicholas Gomez inside the house — he’d been shot to death.
Pawnee County Fair this week
(KLZA)-- The Pawnee County Fair will take place this week, Wednesday through Saturday in Pawnee City. Animals to be displayed during the Fair will checked in on Wednesday. The Pawnee County Fair Parade will be Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. Virginia Schlender has been selected at the Grand Marshall for the parade. She and her family have been active with the Fair for over 35 years.
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