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Nebraska City council backs aerial Creek Crossing wastewater main replacement
(Nebraska City) -- Nebraska City officials have backed plans to replace a portion of a critical wastewater main. During its regular meeting earlier this week, the Nebraska City City Council approved the Board of Public Works recommendation to replace the North 1st Street Wastewater Aerial Creek Crossing main for just over $576,000. Nebraska City Mayor Bryan Bequette tells KMA News the unique wastewater main has started to rack up upkeep and maintenance costs.
John Cook’s Coaching Journey: Transforming Nebraska Volleyball Success
John Cook, head coach of the Nebraska volleyball team, has transformed his coaching style to connect deeper with players and diversify his interests. Emphasizing relationships over strict technical training, Cook has led his team to four national championship appearances in seven seasons, while passionately embracing the culture of rural Nebraska. Celebrated for his success, he boasts a 689-100 record and an impressive fan base, including a world-record crowd of 92,003 at a volleyball match. Recognized as the AVCA national coach of the year for the third time, Cook is also evolving personally, adopting a cowboy lifestyle and building meaningful relationships with his players.
Duncan Field begins conversion from baseball to football field
HASTINGS, Neb. – One of the biggest baseball fields in the state is once again being converted to host high school football games this fall. Duncan Field is a tough place to play if you’re a baseball player. But for football players, it’s the perfect place to spend each Friday night.
Vietnam veterans share stories at Lincoln County Historical Museum event
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The Lincoln County Historical Museum hosted an event on Wednesday, welcoming Vietnam veterans to share their stories and experiences. The warm and respectful atmosphere allowed the veterans to feel truly valued and understood. Vietnam veteran Darrel Munson expressed the significance of sharing these memories. “If...
New faculty spotlight: Ralph Hauke, MD
Ralph Hauke, MD, is a new faculty member at UNMC. Current positions at UNMC and Nebraska Medicine: Assistant professor, UNMC Department of Family Medicine; family medicine physician, Nebraska Medicine. Hometown: Omaha. Education:. Medical school at the UNMC College of Medicine. Residency in family practice at UNMC College of Medicine. Professional...
Hubbell Enters Omaha Market with La Vista Multifamily Development
Hubbell Realty Company of West Des Moines, Iowa, has announced its first Omaha-area project, Sagebrook, a 264-unit multifamily development, to be constructed northwest of 96th & Giles Road in La Vista. The $55 million project will include 180 apartments and 84 rental townhomes along with a clubhouse, pool, fitness center, dog park and garages.
Nebraska football senior named to Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List
LINCOLN, Neb. (News Release) - Nebraska football senior wide receiver Isaiah Neyor was selected to the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List on Wednesday. Neyor, a 6-foot-4, 220-pound wide receiver from Fort Worth, Texas, is in his first season at Nebraska after spending the last two seasons at the University of Texas, where he battled injuries and played in just one game.
Kory Reeder receives Distinguished Music Alumnus Award
KEARNEY – Kory Reeder has been selected as the 2024 UNK Gary Thomas Distinguished Music Alumnus Award recipient. He will be honored at the 44th annual Distinguished Alumni Awards luncheon, scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Oct. 11 in the Gala Room at the Regional Engagement Center, 2204 University Drive. Tickets are $25 per person ($30 starting Sept. 30) and $15 for children ages 12 and younger. They can be purchased until Oct. 2 at unkalumni.org/homecoming or by calling the UNK Alumni Association at 308-698-5271.
Men’s Basketball Signs Fedor Žugić
OMAHA, Neb. – Creighton men's basketball head coach Greg McDermott finalized his 2024-25 roster with the signing of Fedor Žugić from Podgorica, Montenegro. In the summer of 2022, the 6-foot-6 guard was a member of the Montenegro U20 team that won a bronze medal at the FIBA U20 European Championships, averaging 18 points, 3.1 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game to land a spot on the All-Tournament Team.
Dr. Johanning and a ‘surgical pause’ make a dramatic impact
An innovation pioneered by a UNMC faculty member at the Omaha VA Medical Center has been honored with the prestigious John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Award. The Eisenberg awards, through the National Quality Forum and the Joint Commission “recognize the best examples of individual, local, and national efforts to improve patient safety and health care quality,” according to a Joint Commission release.
Rhule on the radio: Defense flexing in single digits; true frosh to play; captains conversation
Some Husker notes from Matt Rhule's radio appearance on Wednesday night. The Blackshirts will be handed out when Nebraska turns the corner into game week, but the single digits recipients were basically a preview. As picked by their teammates, nine of the 10 single-digit honorees were on the defensive side...
Thursday Flakes: Starting Quarterbacks, More Football, Baseball, and Another Bad Joke
We are officially into college football’s week 0. Florida State and Georgia Tech will be playing in Ireland (hopefully someone attempts an onside kick when unnecessary) and I will be playing in a golf tournament in 100 degree weather. Seriously, it’s been gorgeous in Lincoln all damn week and THIS is how the weekend treats me?! Usually the Husker home opener is the day where everyone sweats like Brett Bielema staring at a pork tenderloin, but the weather could be favorable next week...maybe.
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