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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.
Broken Bow Spirit 18U Softball Team Finishes 3-2 at State Tournament
The Broken Bow Spirit 18U softball team competed in the Class D state tournament over the weekend in Hastings. The Spirit finished 3-2 for the tournament. Broken Bow opened play on Friday with a 6-3 win over the Nebraska Quakes 16U 6-3. On Saturday, Broken Bow fell to Ponca 8-6 but then came back with an 8-3 win over Palmyra.
Omaha students receive one-on-one instruction from some New Orleans Saints, former Huskers
OMAHA, Neb. — Quarterbacks and wide receivers in the Omaha metro got to spend the day receiving one-on-one instruction from some of the best football players in the world. Keith Williams is the wide receivers coach for the New Orleans Saints. He previously coached at Nebraska from 2015 to...
Dozens of people attended 10th annual Families of the Stolen Day of Laughter at Assembly of Saints
OMAHA, Neb. — Dozens of people attended the tenth annual Families of the Stolen Day of Laughter at Assembly of Saints. The event was meant to provide support to victims of violence and bring the community together to call for an end. Kids were able to enjoy different games,...
Kearney/Hastings Tournament (Day 2)
KEARNEY, Neb. — From dawn to dusk. That's how the Kearney/Hastings Tournament went, Saturday afternoon. Each team in central and western Nebraska played twice, with some teams sweeping competition. Here are each team's results from Saturday's action:. Kearney Misko Sports:. Game 1: Kearney Misko Sports 7, Pat Hagge Patriots...
Union Omaha defeats Greenville Triumph SC Saturday
OMAHA, Neb. — Union Omaha took on Greenville Triumph SC on Saturday evening. Related coverage in the video above: Union Omaha new field. It wasn't until the 50th minute that the Owls got the first goal. The ball went from a defender to Pedro Dolabella, who drove it into...
Heartland Pride hosts 39th annual parade
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The 39th annual Heartland Pride Parade took place Saturday morning. Close to 200 groups and organizations walked in the parade, and thousands attended the event, including Omaha’s “P-Flag.”. “We’re parents of queer kids or we fit under the LGBTQ umbrella ourselves,” said Rachel Murphy,...
NU Notes: Nebraska Football Hall of Fame Announces 2024 Inductees
Seven Husker football standouts and a state college All-American comprise the 2024 class of the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame announced Thursday. The 2024 inductees were chosen by members of the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame, which is sponsored by the Nebraska Chapter of the National Football Foundation and the College Football Hall of Fame. The 2024 Hall of Fame class will be officially inducted banquet Sept. 13 in Lincoln and recognized the following evening at the Huskers’ home game against Northern Iowa.
Brandenburg Blast Gives Fremont Walk-off Win
Fremont, Nebraska – Dylan Brandenburg’s first home run of the season came at the right time. Tied at 2-2 in the bottom of the ninth, the Fremont third baseman from Skyline College led off the inning by hitting a 2-1 pitch off Nebraska Prospects reliever Josh Kilzer over the “Moller Monster” to give The Fremont Moo a 3-2 victory.
Drones to be used for transmission line inspection in Antelope, Pierce Counties
COLUMBUS, Neb. (News Channel Nebraska) - Residents in northeast Nebraska can expect to see drones in the sky soon, as inspection work starts on a Nebraska Public Power District transmission line spanning from north of Norfolk through Pierce County into Antelope County. Starting on July 16, drones will be used...
Pair of Husker sluggers selected to Northwoods League All-Star game
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Max Buettenback and Case Sanderson are having themselves a summer. The two Nebraska baseball players have been selected to represent the Great Plains Division in the Northwoods League All-Star game. The Northwoods League is a summer baseball league where college baseball players can develop their...
Omaha Fire Department and CHI Health team up to help homeless
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - CHI Health and the OFD are working to support Omaha’s homeless community ahead of the heatwave this weekend. Dan Rue, firefighter and paramedic, pitched the idea to assemble and hand out drawstring bags filled with sunscreen, bug spray, hydration packets, water, sanitizer, and more to provide relief to those in need.
Man sentenced for role in Grand Island Best Buy theft spree
One of four men charged in connection to a grab-and-dash at a Grand Island Best Buy last year has been sentenced. Huthaifa Mesfin, 21, was sentenced Friday to three years in prison on one count of criminal attempt of theft by unlawful taking. He was given credit for 113 days served.
Inaugural Grand Island Disability Pride event
GRAND ISLAND — On July 20 at Peace Lutheran Church at 1710 North Road from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Arc of Central Nebraska will be holding a Disability Pride Celebration. We will have food trucks, Special Scoops ice cream truck, free hotdogs, and entertainment. The entertainment will include karaoke, bingo, and a talent show.
Saturday Johnny Hopp Hastings/Kearney legion baseball highlights + scores (07.13.24)
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - The Johnny Hopp Hastings/Kearney legion baseball tournament continued at both locations on Saturday. At Duncan Field, the Colorado Dirt Devils lost to both Grand Island Home Federal and Hastings Five Points Bank. Grand won, 15-0 in five innings, while Hastings won, 6-1. At Memorial Field, Kearney...
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