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Omaha teacher to be honored at Barry Manilow concert
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - An Omaha music teacher is being honored and receiving a $10,000 grant from Barry Manilow’s Manilow Music Project. Hiltje Peitz, a music teacher at Liberty Middle School in Papillion, will be the recipient of $5,000 herself, while the school will receiving $5,000 in new band instruments.
Neb. State Patrol: 100+ speeding citations have doubled in a decade
LINCOLN, Neb. — High speeds on Nebraska roads continue to climb,. The Nebraska State Patrol said June marked the fourth consecutive month that troopers issued more than 100 citations for speeding at 100 miles per hour or more. “The excessively high speeds we’re seeing on Nebraska roadways increase the...
Rain chances increase late; strong storms possible west in meantime
Another blissful summer morning as temperatures were seen dropping to about 60° early Friday. We’ll warm up with less cloud cover to start, before becoming partly cloudy to mostly cloudy for the back half of the day. Temperatures across Nebraska will warm up again to the 80s and...
US government must return land it took and never developed to a Nebraska tribe under new law
WINNEBAGO, Neb. (AP) — The Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska will soon get back about 1,600 acres (647 hectares) of land the federal government took more than 50 years ago and never developed. A new law will require the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to return the roughly 2.5-square-mile (6.5-square-kilometer)...
THE GREAT AND POWERFUL OZ Comes To TADA Theatre
Follow the yellow brick road to The TADA Theatre this August for The Great and Powerful OZ: A Magical Musical. Based on the classic tale and tunes that so many are familiar with, this fully-staged production is a magical theatrical treat that follows young Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto, who are swept away by a tornado from their Kansas farm to a magical land. Once she arrives, she soon discovers that she must embark on a quest where she comes across a rather unique set of friends and other creatures.
REPORT: Top tackle to take final visits before commitment
According to a recent report, the top offensive tackle in the class of 2025 may take a series of final visits before announcing his commitment next month. David Sanders Jr. will announce his decision on August 17th. Sanders will decide between Georgia, Ohio State, Tennessee, and Nebraska. Steve Wiltfong of the On3 Network has reported that the tackle will make his announcement after a series of final visits. The tackle, a five-star prospect, plays for Providence Day School in Charlotte, North Carolina. Nebraska was a late addition to Sanders’s recruitment process. When he announced it back in March, the Cornhuskers were left off his top six, but a visit to the Lincoln campus in May appears to have made an impression. The Huskers hope to get the five-star recruit on campus before August 17. FINAL 4️⃣ WHERE’S HOME ⁉️ pic.twitter.com/fVVazg8ast — David Sanders Jr. (@DavidLSandersJr) July 7, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Safety Omar Brown selected by DC in 2024 UFL Draft
The UFL held its 2024 Draft on Wednesday, providing numerous players an opportunity to play football professionally. The Nebraska football team sat back and witnessed one of its own selected. The DC Defenders selected former Husker safety Omar Brown in the tenth round of the UFL draft. He joins a Defenders team that put together a 4-6 record in 2024 and lost the 2023 XFL Championship game. In his collegiate career, Brown racked up 196 total tackles across five seasons, delivered 11 tackles for loss, forced three fumbles, and snatched nine interceptions. He spent his final two seasons of collegiate action at Nebraska....
Former LC standout Fidone aiming high for Huskers in 2024
(KMAland) -- Former Lewis Central standout and Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone is excited and ready for what he feels will be his ultimate breakout season with the Huskers. “It’s been a great offseason,” Fidone said. “To have the opportunity to have a fully healthy offseason, after some previous setbacks. Just taking the opportunity to get better each and every day and work towards the ultimate goal that I have talked about of being the best tight end in the country.”
Cohen claims Academic All-America Award
Men's gymnast Asher Cohen became Nebraska's 11th Academic All-American of the 2023-24 season, when he captured third-team honors on the Men's At-Large Team announced by the College Sports Communicators on Wednesday, July 17. Cohen, a sophomore from Lakewood, Colo., claimed Nebraska's 18th men's gymnastics Academic All-America award and the first...
Madison man sentenced for involvement in fentanyl distribution conspiracy
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A Madison man was sentenced Wednesday for his involvement in a fentanyl distribution conspiracy. District Court Judge Brian Buescher sentenced Jason Penalbert, 37, to more than 4 years imprisonment for conspiring to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl. Once Penalbert is released from prison, he will begin a two-year term of supervised release.
How The Lucas Oil Series Is Trying To Schedule First-Time Tracks
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series director Rick Schwallie hasn’t changed up the national tour’s schedule much in recent years. If it ain't broke, why fix it?. “I feel like we have a lot of success at our events,” Schwallie said. “We don’t promote any of them. All of them are promoted by tracks. The tracks are the ones financially responsible. All of our tracks are doing well. That’s why we routinely go back to the same ones year and after year because they do well. We’ve been able over the years to expand them as they’ve done well.”
One person dead after train, van crash near Kearney
KEARNEY, Neb. (KSNB) - A man is dead after a van-train crash near Kearney on Thursday. The Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office says the crash happened around 12:30 p.m. According to a preliminary investigation, a van was traveling westbound on US Highway 30 east of Cherry Avenue just outside the Kearney city limits. The sheriff’s office said during that time, a Union Pacific train was backing up on a track that crosses the highway and collided with the van.
Lexington man accused of trying to slit man’s throat charged with attempted murder
LEXINGTON, Neb. (KNOP) - A Lexington man was charged with attempted murder after allegedly trying to slit a man’s throat. Eber Gamolier, 20, was arraigned Wednesday on two felony charges: attempted murder and use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony. A judge set his bond at 10% of $200,000.
The City of Sidney is set to change their pay grid and a Panhandle Woman appears in court
A Panhandle woman accused of using her car to injure an individual in Scottsbluff appears in court and the City of Sidney is set to change their pay grid these stories and more on KNOP's Panhandle Roundup.
22-year-old man accused of leaving scene of crash that killed 19-year-old woman in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. — A 22-year-old man is in custody for a hit-and-run crash thatkilled a 19-year-old woman in Omaha. The crash occurred on June 29 near 24th and Decatur streets. Previous coverage: Omaha police identify woman killed in hit and run crash. Omaha police said a car was headed...
Former Nebraska Senator to Step Down from University of Florida Post
GAINESVILLE, FL–(KFOR July 19)–Former Nebraska U.S. Senator Ben Sasse announced Thursday he’s stepping down from his position as president of the University of Florida, effective July 31, after nearly two years. In a statement, Sasse said his resignation comes after his wife Melissa’s recent health diagnosis.
Friday Midday Forecast: Mostly dry to kick off the weekend
THIS AFTERNOON: Partly cloudy with a 20% chance of rain and storms mainly in Deep East Texas. Highs in the upper-80s to low-90s. Wind: NE 10 mph. TONIGHT: Partly cloudy with lows in the upper-60s to low-70s. Wind: NE 5 mph. TOMORROW: Partly cloudy with a 20% chance of rain and storms area-wide. Highs in […]
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