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Nebraska football looks to poach Oregon WR commit this weekend
It was only a matter of time. Nebraska football is set to host one of the best wide receivers in the 2025 class this weekend. In the process, the Huskers will try to steal away Isaiah Mozee from one of their newest conference rivals. Mozee, a 4-star pass catcher out...
Otoe County Fair competitors check in entries
Otoe County Fair exhibitors were busy on Wednesday morning, July 24, on the fairgrounds in Syracuse as they checked in various entries for this year’s event. Among the throng of fair competitors was Duane Hansen, the man famous for growing a pumpkin big enough and tough enough to endure a 38-mile journey on the Missouri River back in 2022.
Fuller Center bikers roll through Aurora
The Casey’s parking lot on the corner of Highways 14 and 34 in Aurora July 1 became a pit stop for a chain of cyclists who were on their way to York. For one of the cyclists, Aurora wasn’t just one of the many pit stops he and the cyclists will be resting at, but was also a served as a family visit with his brothers.
Nebraska basketball in four-star center’s final five schools
The Nebraska basketball team is now in the final five schools for a four-star center from the class of 2025. Tommy Ahneman announced he is down to five schools before entering his senior year of high school, with Nebraska in the mix. The 6-foot-10 center is playing his senior season at Cretin Derham Hall in Saint Paul, Minnesota, after playing for West Fargo Sheyenne. He is the No. 45 overall recruit in the 2025 class, the No. 7 center prospect, and the No. 1 player in North Dakota. Ahneman led West Fargo Sheyenne to the Class AA state title, earning the 2024...
Butler hits the ground running in working with Husker defensive backs
INDIANAPOLIS — The timing just wasn't right when Matt Rhule approached John Butler in the spring about joining his program as an analyst. But when Evan Cooper abruptly resigned in early July and Nebraska needed a defensive backs coach, things came together quickly — thanks in part to where Rhule and Butler chose to vacation.
Stanton man seriously injured following workplace fall in Pilger
PILGER - A Stanton resident was seriously hurt after falling between 25 and 30 feet at a worksite in Pilger yesterday (Wednesday) morning. The Stanton County Sheriff’s Office responded to the accident at the Pilger Co-Op around 10:40 a.m. The 52-year-old employee was trying to clean a vent at the top of the roof when he lost his balance and slid down the north edge and fell to the ground.
Nebraska Football: Carter Nelson position change makes sense
Nebraska football head coach Matt Rhule offered an update on the status of Carter Nelson on Wednesday. The other tight and will begin his career at wide receiver, according to multiple media reports. This is certainly an interesting move, given that Nebraska is depth-heavy at the position. Even still, there...
Recruits visiting Nebraska this weekend including 4-star committed elsewhere, a major legacy prospect and touted players from across the land
Nebraska coach Matt Rhule and his staff will host several offered prospects this weekend as they push for another Top 25 recruiting class. The Huskers currently hold 17 commits and sit at No. 27 in the standings. On3 gives the latest heading into a big weekend. Staying in the mix for On3 Industry four-star A […] The post Recruits visiting Nebraska this weekend including 4-star committed elsewhere, a major legacy prospect and touted players from across the land appeared first on On3.
Hospital CEO announces plan for EMS services
SIDNEY -- Sidney Regional Medical Center is planning to bring ambulance service back to the hospital by early Fall. The announcement came during the July 23 Sidney City Council meeting by Sidney Regional Medical Center CEO Jason Petik. "Just really to give the Council an update on where we're at....
Pet of the Week: Brutus
Kearney, Neb. — Meet Brutus, this week's pet of the week!. Hi there, my name is Brutus! I am very sweet and love to give kisses. I am very loyal to my human friends and I have a lot of love to give. I am an active dog and love to go on walks and play fetch. I am not sure how I feel about other dogs, so I would need to test with any other dogs in the home. I am a great listener and love to cuddle up on the couch with my humans. I am a tad bit nervous around new people, but all it takes is 1 treat and we are BFF’s! If you are interested in meeting me, please stop into KAAS!
Three & Out: Five-star+ OT David Sanders Jr., holding pattern with 2025 linebackers, and the defensive line has a solid group in 2025 class
This week, we discuss how important it is for Nebraska to get OT David Sanders Jr. to revisit Nebraska, a holding pattern with Jones/Hawthorne, and the D-Line group is stout in the 2025 class. The post Three & Out: Five-star+ OT David Sanders Jr., holding pattern with 2025 linebackers, and the defensive line has a solid group in 2025 class appeared first on On3.
Conestoga alum Hogue talks NCAA Woman of the Year nomination, career at Nebraska Wesleyan
(KMAland) -- Former Conestoga standout and recent Nebraska Wesleyan alum Isabella Hogue has been nominated for the prestigious NCAA Woman of the Year award. Hogue is among two from Nebraska Wesleyan and six from the American Rivers Conference that were nominated for the award, which honors senior female student-athletes for academic achievement, athletic excellence, service and leadership.
Breakfast Runza makes brief comeback after 40 years to raise money for Threads of Grace
HASTINGS, Neb — Guess who's back? And for a good cause... The breakfast Runza! At a hastings location looking to raise money for a local organization. The Breakfast Runza has made a brief comeback in its birthplace of Hastings. The lines in the drive thru were out into the...
White Parents Of Adopted Black Sons Fled Predominately White Nebraska Town Over Anti-Black Racism
It began with one student calling their child the n-word, but other Klan cadets joined in, calling him the n-word and a baboon while making monkey noises at him similar to the white Ole Miss frat bro who went viral after making monkey noises at a Black woman in video footage celebrated at the Republican National Convention last week. The post White Parents Of Adopted Black Sons Fled Predominately White Nebraska Town Over Anti-Black Racism appeared first on NewsOne.
Hot and humid conditions here to stay
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - An upper-level ridge of high pressure continues to expand into the central plains and that means several hot and humid day ahead. Rain chances will also be on the low side through Saturday. A few scattered thunderstorms will be possible late Sunday. Mostly sunny, hot and...
Registration still open for Google certificate programs
With less than two weeks until the first courses begin, University of Nebraska faculty, staff, students and alumni are encouraged to take advantage of a special discounted rate and enroll in Google Career Certificate programs that can help them add to their skillsets and advance their careers. The Career Certificates...
Nebraska push for winner-take-all will wait in line after property tax relief
LINCOLN — Nebraska Republicans who want to change how the state awards its Electoral College votes before the presidential election this fall will have to wait a little longer. Gov. Jim Pillen’s office confirmed Monday that his written call for this week’s special session will focus on property taxes...
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