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Nebraska football has itself in the race for 4-star Florida quarterback
The Nebraska football team has their 2025 quarterback recruit locked in thanks to TJ Lateef’s commitment earlier this spring. Now the Huskers are on the prowl for their 2026 quarterback commit, and it’s clear they aren’t locking themselves into one prospect. This weekend, that search led to...
Omaha woman's bond set at $2 million after foster child dies in hot car
Omaha, Neb. — Bond has been set for the woman facing charges after a boy died in Omaha after being left in a hot car. Juanita Pinon, 40, is charged with child abuse by neglect - resulting in death. On Friday, a judge set her bond at two million...
Time Travelers Vintage Expo Coming to CHI Health Center Omaha
Omaha’s CHI Health Center is set to host a unique and nostalgic event that will transport visitors through time. The Time Travelers Vintage Expo is scheduled to take place, promising a delightful blend of fashion, accessories, and memorabilia from various eras. Scheduled for July 27 from 10am to 5pm,...
Millard West’s Tyson Lewis to sign with Cincinnati Reds, forgo playing at Arkansas
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Wildcats star shortstop Tyson Lewis was picked in the second round of the 2024 MLB Draft by the Cincinnati with the 51st overall pick and plans to begin his professional baseball career and sign with the Reds, forgoing playing college ball at Arkansas. Lewis is now...
Warm tonight, hot again in Omaha Monday
OMAHA, Neb. — Warm tonight, hot again in Omaha Monday. The excessive heat warning continues into Monday for a triple digit heat index in the afternoon. There is a chance a thunderstorm will pop up in the late afternoon, especially in Western Iowa. Much more comfortable air is on the way by mid week.
Great Plains Health is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high quality stroke care.
North Platte, Neb. – Great Plains Health has once again been honored with the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. This prestigious recognition demonstrates Great Plains Health's continued commitment to delivering advanced stroke care to patients, following the latest research-based treatment guidelines.
OPD investigates cutting in north Omaha
Police are investigating a cutting in North Omaha Sunday. Officers were called to the hospital around 4:30 a.m. Cotila Sutton, 34, told police she had been cut by a woman near 25th and Ames Avenue around 2:30 a.m. OPD says they found a scene in front of the Los Diablos Motorcycle Club on Ames Avenue.
2024 Nebraska Football Road Race
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Team Jack Foundation and the Nebraska Football team held the 12th annual Nebraska Football Road Race. The race includes a one-mile fun run and a 5K run all raising money for pediatric cancer. For the first time in 2024, the race finished on the field...
Nebraska Countdown to Kickoff: No. 48 TE Cayden Echternach
The countdown to the kickoff of Nebraska’s 2024 season is down to 48 days and moving into the player spotlight is tight end Cayden Echternach. The 6-foot-3, 230-pound redshirt freshman is in his second season with the program after redshirting in 2023. Prior to coming to Lincoln, Echternach had a standout high school career at both Bellevue West High School and Omaha Burke High School. A walk-on for the Huskers, Echternach will serve as a depth tight end for the program in 2024. Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Timms’ Time Finally Comes With Victory at Jefferson County
Fairbury, Nebraska (July 13, 2024)………Ryan Timms had found himself teetering on the brink of a USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship feature victory at Jefferson County Speedway just about every time he’s suited up for competition at the Fairbury, Nebraska 1/5-mile dirt oval in his career.
Bollinger Blasts To Fallen Firefighters Race Win At Lincoln
ABBOTTSTOWN, PA – Aaron Bollinger picked up a $6,000 win on Saturday night at the Lincoln Speedway over Freddie Rahmer and Matt Campbell. Troy Wagaman Jr finished in fourth with Tyler Ross coming home in fifth. (Full story to follow) 410 Sprint A-Main – AARON BOLLINGER, Freddie Rahmer, Matt...
Prospects End Moo Win Streak
Fremont, Nebraska - A stellar starting pitcher matchup lived up to its billing Saturday at Historic Moller Field. The Nebraska Prospects' Cooper Katskee outdueled Fremont's Robert O'Malley, handing The Moo a 4-2 loss in ILB action. Both starters were on top of their game as neither team scored until the...
NE State Patrol Heads To GOP Convention While Local Voices Condemn Violence
The Nebraska State Patrol is headed to the Republican National Convention to keep the public safe. Members of the state patrol will join more than 100 law enforcement agencies from around the country at the convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, through July 18th. Security has been increased following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. Meanwhile, Nebraska officials are reacting to that shooting. Congressman Don Bacon noted that his thoughts and prayers are with Trump and those at the rally. Congressman Adrian Smith called the incident deeply troubling. The Nebraska Democratic Party released a statement noting that it condemns all political violence.
Final day of extreme heat before nice cool down
From start to end, Monday will be a hot one. Temperatures are only expected to bottom out near the middle 70s with very humid conditions that you’ll really already notice this morning. For the afternoon hours, the humidity will make each location – especially across southern Nebraska – feel...
Group works to collect signatures as deadline approaches
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - With just days left before the deadline, Support our Schools Nebraska is still collecting signatures for their petition drive to ensure their cause ends up on the November ballot. On Sunday, the Nebraska State Education Association’s President Jenni Benson was outside Lincoln’s Gere Library gathering signatures....
NE youth hopeful for regenerative ag, sustainability after D.C. conference
(KMAland) -- Three members of Nebraska's student-run climate advocacy organization Students for Sustainability were among the youngest participants at the recent Citizens Climate Lobby conference in Washington, D.C. Evalina Sain, executive director of the group and an incoming senior at Omaha Central High School, said one of their takeaways is...
Extensive roadwork starts at Calamus Reservoir, expect campground closures
Burwell, Neb. — Expect road work if you're heading up to the Calamus Reservoir State Recreation Area for the next several months. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission said an extensive road construction project is set to begin there and will extend to the spring. The project will include...
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