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State has questions about troubled Omaha teacher retirement plan
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - In six weeks, the state is poised to take over the troubled retirement plan for Omaha school employees. A major concern is who is on the hook for more management. Might it be the taxpayers?. The Omaha Public Schools pension plan covers 15,000 people -- mostly...
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...
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.
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...
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...
Nebraska-NIL Collective Data Deal Models New Form of Engagement
As the NCAA continues loosening its restrictions on schools’ involvement in athletes name, image and likeness deals–with the latest drawdown phase set to take effect Aug. 1—institutions and their dedicated NIL collectives are weighing a new opportunity to put their collaborations on the record.Mario Chalmers NCAA Suit Seeks NIL Cash for Non-House Athletes In April, the NCAA Division I board ratified rule changes that, among other things, permitted schools to be directly involved in sourcing and facilitating deals wtih NIL collectives. In anticipation of next month, a handful of collectives have already begun publicizing new formal partnerships. “Expect a rush of those...
Nebraska Select 18U One Match Away from USYL Presidents Cup
WICHITA, Kan. — Nebraska Select 18U is taking the state by storm, both by having players from across the state, but also its success in this year's USYL Presidents Cup. The team will be playing in the championship match on Tuesday morning at 9:45 a.m. You can watch, by clicking on this link.
Study shows how narcissistic CEOs influence boards of directors to take more risk
Narcissistic CEOs who also serve as chairs of the board are adept at controlling how their boards of directors focus their attention, giving the CEO the ability to get their way. A new study published in the Strategic Management Journal has found that by driving board discussions about risk-taking to hold a positive tone, narcissistic CEOs can allocate more resources toward risk-taking strategies. The findings deepen our understanding of how CEO behavior and personality types can drive risk management strategies.
Jamar Mozee will be a huge asset for Nebraska football
Nebraska football head coach Matt Rhule is great at finding advantages for the Huskers. He’s utilized the walk-on program to the full extent and taken advantage of the fact that there are no true roster limits (for now). The Huskers have added players, even this summer, that they might...
Nebraska baseball’s Brett Sears taken in 7th round of MLB draft by Atlanta Braves
LINCOLN, Neb. (Press Release) - Nebraska senior Brett Sears was selected in the seventh round of the Major League Baseball Draft by the Atlanta Braves on Monday afternoon. Sears, who became the fourth seventh-round selection in NU history, was the No. 221 pick overall in the draft. Sears becomes the...
Softball Updates: 2025 Roster & Schedule News
The Nebraska softball team has added 10 newcomers to its roster for the 2025 season. The 10 additions come after the Huskers saw 10 players depart from last year’s roster, including eight who exhausted their eligibility. Nebraska has also announced a portion of its non-conference tournament schedule for the 2025 season.
Christensen advocates for family farms and environment
Lincoln, Neb. —Graham Christensen exudes energy and determination when speaking about why he came back after college to farm his family’s 800 acres near Oakland, Nebraska. “It was the idea that we could be solutions for the world's biggest challenges that made me solidify that I wanted to be a part of that,” the 44-year-old said. “It's made farming really exciting for me, and it feels better, too, both healthwise but also, I think, mental healthwise, and that's challenging because farming's a tough, tough profession to be in.”
REGISTER NOW! Broadcasters Unite for Life Summer Blood Drive to be held Wednesday and Thursday
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Only 3% of the population donates blood. That’s why 10/11 has teamed up with the Nebraska Community Blood Bank once again for the Broadcasters Unite for Life Summer Blood Drive. The drive is the largest blood drive hosted by the Nebraska Community Blood Bank. This...
The Weekly Rundown: Nebraska turns the page on a busy week
It was a busy week full of news as Nebraska got back to work after the July 4 holiday. We hit on that and more in The Weekly Rundown column. The post The Weekly Rundown: Nebraska turns the page on a busy week appeared first on On3.
Summer Backpack Drive Underway at Salvation Army of Lincoln
If you see any blue barrels around Lincoln — those are collection sites for the Salvation Army’s annual back-to-school backpack drive, running through August 5th. The Salvation Army of Lincoln holds this drive annually, making sure every kids goes back to school brand new backpack and feeling good for the school year.
Nebraska Countdown to Kickoff: No. 47 LB Gage Stenger
Only 47 days. remain until the beginning of the 2024 season for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. In the player spotlight with 47 days to go is Huskers redshirt sophomore linebacker Gage Stenger. The 6-foot-2, 190-pound linebacker calls Omaha, Nebraska home and was a standout at Millard South High School where he played both quarterback and defensive back – once he arrived in Lincoln, he transitioned to linebacker. As a prospect out of Millard South, Stenger was originally committed to Kansas State also holding offers from Illinois State, North Dakota, South Dakota State, and Wyoming. However, the Huskers flipped Stenger in October of 2021...
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