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O’Neal Wins Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Debut at Eagle
EAGLE, Neb. (July 15, 2024) – The first ever visit by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series to Eagle Raceway did not disappoint. The 1/3-mile’s first national touring late model event in 20 years saw Hudson O’Neal return to Lucas Oil Victory Lane for the first time since February 6.
Lucas Oil LM Set for Weekday Midwest Shows
BATAVIA, OH– The busy Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series summer stretch continues with another exciting doubleheader to kickstart the week. The Series is bound for Nebraska’s Eagle Raceway on Monday, July 15, before returning to the Hawkeye State on Tuesday, July 16, for a stop at Shelby County Speedway. Both tracks are new to the circuit.
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.
Knapton announced as Diving Addition
Nebraska Swimming and Diving Head Coach Pablo Morales and Head Diving Coach Landon Marzullo announced the addition of Wyoming transfer Nettie Knapton to the 2024-25 roster on July 15. In her sophomore season with the Cowgirls, Knapton posted a fifth-place finish on the platform at the 2024 Mountain West Championships...
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...
Cyber-security experts share data protection tips following AT&T customer information breach
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - AT&T reported that over 100 million customers were affected when records were downloaded illegally onto a third-party platform in April. Cyber-security partner, Collin Walke, at Hall Estill Law Firm said cell phone users are more vulnerable than they think, and the recent hack should serve as a wake-up call to keep their information safe.
Burlington to open store at Lincoln’s Gateway Mall
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Burlington Stores is opening a location in Lincoln. The company said Monday in a press release that the new store will be at Gateway Mall. It is set to open in the fall, with the exact date yet to be announced. The Lincoln store will...
Lincoln car dealership puts inspiring, cross-country lawn service professional back on the road
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Rodney Smith Jr. spends much a majority of his days on the road. Smith is the founder of Raising Men and Women Lawn Service, whose mission is to mow lawns for the elderly, disabled, veterans, and all those unable to do it for themselves. Since 2016, Smith has traveled across the country doing just that.
Nebraska Extension prepares kids, teens for babysitting jobs
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Over the summer months, many kids are looking for ways to fill their time, and add a little money to their pockets. One popular way to do that is babysitting. After a clinic on Monday, more than two dozen kids in Lincoln and Lancaster County are now better prepared to do the job.
Husker fandom in the family, Worster wants to show all-around game in Nebraska uniform
Rollie Worster is not going to have any problem getting his family into Husker gear. It seems many of their closets were already equipped with the goods. As Worster explained his decision to come to Nebraska, he smiled as mentions of his family's Husker fandom came into the conversation. "I...
State has questions about troubled Omaha teacher retirement plan
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Board members in Lincoln Monday morning questioned what’s been described as “the mess they are inheriting.”. 6 News reported on this enormous number in June -- $1.1 billion. The unfunded liability for the Omaha school employees pension plan. The State Auditor put out a...
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...
Nebraska’s 2023-24 general tax receipts come in $10.6 million below latest projections
LINCOLN — Nebraska’s tax receipts for the 2023-24 fiscal year released Monday came in 0.1% below the most recent projections. In the past year, the State of Nebraska collected $7.156 billion for the state’s general pocketbook, about $10.6 million below a Feb. 29 forecasting projection. The reported general fund tax receipts include net sales and use taxes, individual income taxes, corporate income taxes and miscellaneous taxes.
Winning $22,000 Lottery Ticket Sold in Lincoln
One lucky person who bought a 2by2 ticket for Friday’s drawing has won the $22,000 jackpot. The Nebraska Lottery has confirmed that the winning ticket matched all four winning numbers. The ticket was sold at U-Stop at 1301 South Street in Lincoln. The winning numbers were and Red 23,...
Doane hosts Small College Football Media Day
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - As summer practices and mindsets are heightening, Doane University hosted the second annual Nebraska small college football media day. At the event, the following colleges had were represented: Doane, Concordia, Hastings, Midland, Nebraska Wesleyan and Peru State. All the schools return previous head coaches this season...
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