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Nebraska baseball’s Brett Sears taken in 7th round of MLB draft by Atlanta Braves
LINCOLN, Neb. (Press Release) - Nebraska senior Brett Sears was selected in the seventh round of the Major League Baseball Draft by the Atlanta Braves on Monday afternoon. Sears, who became the fourth seventh-round selection in NU history, was the No. 221 pick overall in the draft. Sears becomes the...
Huskers add former high school head coach to staff
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Matt Rhule added more firepower to his coaching staff on Sunday, hiring Jamar Mozee as a senior football assistant. The former Lee’s Summit (Missouri) North head coach announced his new position on social media. Rhule is known for hiring big-time high school coaches to...
Police investigating armed robbery at O’Reilly Auto Parts in north Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A Lincoln auto parts store was robbed Sunday night, and the thieves are on the run, police say. The Lincoln Police Department went to O’Reilly Auto Parts near 84th and Adams streets on a report of a robbery. Employees said two males entered the...
Lincoln Police unable to determine how woman took fatal fall from window
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Police have concluded an investigation after a woman fell to her death from the window of a Lincoln home. The investigation into the death of 58-year-old DeAnn Stover has been closed, according to Lincoln Police. Investigators said they were unable to determine what led up to her death and asked for the case to be closed on June 6.
Junior Legion Area Tourney Results For Area Teams
In Junior Legion area tournaments involving area teams, Schuyler/North Bend has been eliminated from the B-3 tourney in Blair after going 0-2. The Platte River team lost to Valparaiso 10-3 on Friday, then fell to West Point 9-1 yesterday evening. In the C-2 area tournament in Dodge, David City and...
Brix Holdings Selects PASMO Soft Serve Machines for New Orange Leaf Stores
With several new locations about to open, Orange Leaf has selected PASMO soft serve machines for their ease of use, performance, service coverage, and affordability. Orange Leaf, the popular self-serve frozen yogurt chain and BRIX Holdings franchise brand, announced today that it has selected PASMO to equip new store locations with its soft serve machines. This strategic move comes after extensive testing and evaluation at the company’s corporate office.
Northeast Instructor Gets to Visit Library Named After Ancestor
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Charlene Widener was able to see for herself a connection to a family member from generations ago when she recently attended training at Harvard. The Northeast vice president of educational services has a great-great-great uncle who has a library named after him at the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States.
Nebraska-NIL Collective Data Deal Models New Form of Engagement
As the NCAA continues loosening its restrictions on schools’ involvement in athletes name, image and likeness deals–with the latest drawdown phase set to take effect Aug. 1—institutions and their dedicated NIL collectives are weighing a new opportunity to put their collaborations on the record.Mario Chalmers NCAA Suit Seeks NIL Cash for Non-House Athletes In April, the NCAA Division I board ratified rule changes that, among other things, permitted schools to be directly involved in sourcing and facilitating deals wtih NIL collectives. In anticipation of next month, a handful of collectives have already begun publicizing new formal partnerships. “Expect a rush of those...
Omaha Performing Arts receives additional $2.5 million in state funds for Tenaska Center
The Tenaska Center for Arts Engagement will soon be the latest building on a campus which already includes the Holland Performing Arts Center and Steelhouse Omaha. The center is currently under construction on 12th Street between Dodge and Douglas streets in downtown Omaha. Sabrina Weiss, the Vice President of Development...
Seven Omaha business districts to get pandemic-related grants for safety lighting, bollards
OMAHA, Neb. (Nebraska Examiner) - 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...
Nebraska Realty Opens New North Office in The { } Exchange
Nebraska Realty announces the opening of its North office in The { } Exchange at 1701 N 24th St, a hub for real estate & financial education. The new location supports The { } Exchange’s mission to enhance wealth building & prosperity through real estate. The opening coincided with a ribbon-cutting for The { } Exchange, celebrated by partners & the Greater Omaha Chamber. Strategically positioned to serve North Omaha, the office provides real estate services to help individuals & families achieve their financial goals. Partners such as Locale Real Estate Group, Black & Brown Real Estate Professionals (BREP), & Habitat for Humanity of Omaha joined the celebration. Andy Alloway, Owner of Nebraska Realty, addressed attendees alongside Angel Starks, REALTOR® with Nebraska Realty & President/VCEO of The { } Exchange, who said, “This project aims to reshape community disinvestment in Greater Omaha, offering resources to help individuals and families achieve their financial dreams.
2024-25 Big East Women’s Basketball Summer Check-In: Creighton Bluejays
2023-24 Big East Finish: Second place, three games behind undefeated regular season champion UConn and four games in front of a three-way 11-7 tie for third. Final 2023-24 Her Hoop Stats Ranking: #18 out of 360 teams. Postseason? After going out in an upset to #6 seeded Georgetown in the...
Softball Updates: 2025 Roster & Schedule News
The Nebraska softball team has added 10 newcomers to its roster for the 2025 season. The 10 additions come after the Huskers saw 10 players depart from last year’s roster, including eight who exhausted their eligibility. Nebraska has also announced a portion of its non-conference tournament schedule for the 2025 season.
State Little League Tournament first weekend results in Kearney
KEARNEY — The first weekend of the two week State Little League tournaments took place in Kearney this past weekend. In the Majors Division (This consists of 11 and 12 year olds and is the division where the later in the national tournament the winners advance to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, PA). Results:
Shots fired during burglary in Valentine
VALENTINE, Neb. -- In the early hours of July 15, the Valentine Police Department and Cherry County Sheriff’s Office responded to a burglary happening in the 100 block of North Thatcher Street. Police were told that the victim had fired shots during the burglary. Upon arrival, officers found evidence...
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