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Top 2026 athlete to visit Nebraska at the end of the month
One of the top athletes in the class of 2026 will visit the Nebraska Cornhuskers later this month. Brandon Arrington is a cornerback/wide receiver from Mount Miguel High School out of Spring Valley, California. Arrington will visit Oklahoma on July 26th, Nebraska on July 27th, and Alabama on July 28th. During his Sophomore season, he made 14 receptions for 310 yards and four touchdowns. He also recorded 25 tackles on the year. Arrington is also an accomplished sprinter, recording times of 10.43 in the 100-meter dash and 20.76 in the 200-meter dash. According to three of the four primary recruiting services, the recruit is currently ranked as the No. 1 athlete in the class of 2026. The Huskers currently hold no commitments to their 2026 recruiting class. Can’t wait to be in Nebraska for the first time #gocornhuskers show some love @HuskerFBRecruit #🌽 pic.twitter.com/saDU0bw1YH — Brandon “Dash”Arrington jr (@brandonjubie2) July 13, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Cooling temperatures on Tuesday along with some rain
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - The Tri-Cities saw a hint of rain this morning as the remnants of some thunderstorms passed through. These storms were not severe, and typically didn’t even contain much lightning or thunder. That won’t be true for later today, though. We’ll see chances for thunderstorms (some of which could be severe) again on Tuesday night, Wednesday Morning, as well as Wednesday night.
Rolling Hills Supply Suffers Walk-Off Balk Loss In 11th, Ends Season At 17-5
BLAIR – Game 14 of the Class B Area 3 Junior American Legion baseball tournament went extras for Rolling Hills Supply Post 43 Wayne and West Point Post 70. From Veterans Memorial Field, a fourth different opponent was on the schedule for #1 Wayne Post 43 being the Bombers Tuesday night.
Pawnee County Fair this week
(KLZA)-- The Pawnee County Fair will take place this week, Wednesday through Saturday in Pawnee City. Animals to be displayed during the Fair will checked in on Wednesday. The Pawnee County Fair Parade will be Thursday evening at 6:00 p.m. Virginia Schlender has been selected at the Grand Marshall for the parade. She and her family have been active with the Fair for over 35 years.
Late Score Costs McCook MNB Seniors After Late Charge From Norton
Monday's game against Norton Varsity American Legion was a heartbreaker for McCook MNB Seniors, as they lost the lead late in a 5-4 defeat at Norton. The game was tied at four in the bottom of the sixth when Logan Willour lined out, scoring one run. McCook MNB Seniors lost despite out-hitting Norton nine to five. Simon Garcia led McCook MNB Seniors with three hits. McCook MNB Seniors got on the board in the top of the third inning after Quentin Terry singled, and Norton committed an error, each scoring one run. Norton jumped back into the lead in the bottom of the fourth inning after McCook MNB Seniors committed an error, Kai Cop reached on catcher's interference, and Collin Springer hit into a fielder's choice, each scoring one run. McCook MNB Seniors took the lead in the top of the sixth inning after Garcia doubled, and Terry was struck by a pitch, each scoring one run. In the bottom of the sixth inning, Norton went back into the lead after Springer singled, and Willour lined out, each scoring one run. Trenton Raile opened the game for McCook MNB Seniors. They surrendered five hits and five runs (one earned) over six innings, striking out five and walking one. Jaden Boyle led things off on the bump for Norton. They surrendered seven hits and two runs (one earned) over four innings, striking out none and walking one. Garcia led McCook MNB Seniors with one run batted in. They went 3-for-4 on the day. Terry collected two hits for McCook MNB Seniors in three at bats. Miles Pollmann stole two bases. Springer went 1-for-4 at the plate as the leadoff hitter led the team with two runs batted in. Ryan Prewo, Owen Hammond, Springer, Tyler Stewart, and Cop each collected one hit for Norton. McCook MNB Seniors will travel to Minden for their next game on Friday.
Beller, Brahmer share Omaha World Herald Midlands Female Athletes of the Year honor
WAYNE - Wayne State College volleyball players Taya Beller adn Maggie Brahmer were named Sunday by the Omaha World Herald as Co-Midlands Female College Athletes of the Year. Beller and Brahmer led the Wildcat program to a magical season in 2023, starting with a sweep over in-state rival Nebraska-Kearney at Volleyball Day in Nebraska August 30th.
Nebraska’s Juwan Gary discusses decision to return for another season
A Nebraska basketball player recently discussed his decision to return to Lincoln for another season. Senior Juwan Gary made the announcement to return for the senior season. Gary played in 28 games, including 20 starts, during the 2023-24 season. He averaged 11.6 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game. The forward said that he returned to Nebraska for another season because of the people connected to the program. I feel like we’ve got the best coach in the Big Ten and one of the top coaches in the country. We’ve got the best coaching staff, fan base, and all-around community. I wanted...
17-year-old male cited for felony flight to avoid arrest after fleeing traffic stop in Grand Island
GRAND ISLAND — A 17-year-old juvenile male was cited for felony flight to avoid arrest after they fled through Grand Island at a high rate of speed to avoid a traffic stop during the evening of Monday, July 15. According to the Grand Island Police Department, an officer was...
Husker pitcher Brett Sears drafted by Atlanta Braves
A Nebraska pitcher heard his name called in Monday’s MLB draft. With the 221st overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, the Atlanta Braves selected Big Ten Pitcher of the Year Brett Sears. Atlanta selected Sears in the seventh round, becoming the fourth seventh-round selection in Nebraska history. Sears is now the fifth Husker pitcher under head coach Will Bolt to be drafted in the first 10 roundten, joining Spencer Schwellenbach, Cade Povich, Emmett Olson, and Jace Kaminska. The senior is the sixth Husker to be selected by the Braves in the draft. Sears earned All-American and Academic All-American in the 2024...
Deputies find meth, revolver while serving search warrant at Beatrice home
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Three people were arrested Friday after a drug bust at a home in Beatrice, the Gage County Sheriff’s Office says. Around 12:15 p.m., deputies — along with the Beatrice Police Department — served a search warrant at a home near 16th and Market streets.
Hundreds of kids denied entry after Woods Park pool party reaches capacity
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — A nonprofit in Lincoln held a pool party Saturday for kids and their families at the Woods Park pool. But hundreds of kids couldn’t get in the water. The Honesty Project of Lincoln focuses on helping underprivileged youth find resources in the community. Its...
Man sentenced to life in prison after fatally stabbing stepfather in Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The man convicted in the killing of his stepfather will spend the rest of his life in prison. Lancaster County Judge Darla Ideus sentenced 41-year-old Joseph Kruger to life in prison for killing 59-year-old Mark Kruger. He was also sentenced to four to eight years on...
Rhonda Gerrard Rises To iHeartMedia Nebraska-Iowa Area President
IHeartMedia has promoted Rhonda Gerrard to Area President for its Nebraska-Iowa Area including oversight of stations all operations across the Omaha, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Ogallala, and Sioux City markets. Gerrard has served as VP of Sales for the area since July 2022. She has been with the company...
A welcome break from the heat and humidity
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) -- Cloud cover will decrease overnight and lead to a pleasant start to Wednesday with lows falling into the mid to upper 50s. Air conditioners will enjoy the break! Temperatures will stay cooler through the end of the week. In fact, Wednesday and Thursday will have highs in the mid to upper 70s across most of the region! Friday will be a little warmer with highs returning to the 80s, but the humidity should stay fairly low.
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