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NIL marketplace ‘Opendorse’ announces new CEO
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A leading NIL service and technology program, Opendorse, announced the appointment of Stephen Denton as Chief Executive Officer on Tuesday. Opendorse also announced that founders Blake Lawrence and Adi Kunalic will continue to play pivotal roles within the company. Lawrence plans to assume the role of President of Collegiate Operations and Kunalicas will continue serving as Chief Operating Officer, the company said.
Keepin’ the big wheels turnin’
In 2023, an estimated 3.5 million truck drivers are employed in the United States alone. These drivers operate more than four million trucks, moving 10.5 billion tons of freight each year, according to statistics compiled by Warrior Logistics. Keeping those drivers safe and the goods they transport moving are diesel...
Husker247 Podcast: Bryson Webber commits and NCAA 2025 impressions
The Husker247 Podcast resumed on Tuesday and hit on the topics that are on everyone's mind these days — Bryson Webber's commitment and NCAA Football 2025. Brian Christopherson breaks down the Webber commitment, why he stuck with Nebraska even after the coaching change, why the Huskers remain so high on the defender and other thoughts on the most recent addition.
6-foot gnome stolen from home; Seward family offers $1,000 reward
SEWARD, Neb. (KLKN) – A Seward family is offering a $1,000 cash reward for their stolen 6-foot garden gnome. It stood on the edge of the Hartmann family farm outside of town, but they noticed it was missing on Monday. The towering fiberglass lawn ornament has blue eyes, a...
State Games Opening Weekend Highlights
Lincoln (July 16, 2024)— The opening weekend of the 2024 Cornhusker State Games wrapped up Sunday, with 36 sports taking place at venues in and around Columbus, Fremont, Grand Island, Lincoln, North Platte, Omaha, and several other communities. A memorable performance Saturday came from Sun Valley Lanes & Games...
UNL professor contributes to the research behind 'Twisters' movie
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The blockbuster “Twisters” is set to hit theaters July 19, and will feature many realistic depictions of severe weather. Much of those depictions are based real science, which production consulted real scientists to gather. One program they studied was TORUS, a collection on colleges research programs that chases storms and collect data by flying drones into them.
Nebraska wrestlers win medals at Pan-American Championships
A Nebraska wrestler has won another international competition. Incoming freshman Camden McDanel won his second-straight gold medal at the 2024 Pan-American Championships in Lima, Peru, in the 97 kg division. McDanel is one of six newcomers for the Cornhuskers 2024-25 team. He would finish the tournament 3-0 and outscored his opponents 30-0 to earn the victory. He helped the USA wrestling team sweep the event, with all ten wrestlers winning gold medals. The incoming freshman won via three straight technical falls. Another newcomer, LJ Araujo, would earn the bronze medal in the 79 kg division, competing for his father’s home country of Brazil....
BACK TO THE FUTURE, THE LITTLE MERMAID, And DEAR EVAN HANSEN On Sale This Week At Lied Center
The Lied Center has announced its fall Broadway lineup, featuring BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL, DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID, and DEAR EVAN HANSEN. Tickets for all three shows are available on Thursday, July 18 at 11am at liedcenter.org, (402) 472-4747, and at the Lied Center box office. Youth tickets are half price!
‘There’s safety in numbers’: South Lincoln neighbors work together to stop crime
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – In the past few months, Lincoln has been rattled by crime, causing more people to join neighborhood watch groups. Regina Thompson is the neighborhood watch commander for her cul-de-sac in the Southern Hills neighborhoods. She joined the group after someone tried to break into her...
Preventing package theft as deals hit Amazon Prime
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Amazon Prime Day is offering big deals to its subscribers, making it likely that more packages will be delivered to doorsteps. More of those packages means a possible hay day for porch pirates looking to steal them right from the homes of Lincoln residents, so taking preventative measures is important for anyone looking to place an order.
New Kimball restaurant had successful first week open
KIMBALL -- A Colorado family has brought a new restaurant to Kimball – Heritage Cafe. The Cafe took the place of Karen’s Kitchen located at 214 S. Walnut St. The grand opening was July 11, and Owner Debra O'Conner says they had a much bigger turnout from the community than they expected.
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