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Solid waste collection in Omaha to be delayed for Labor Day
OMAHA, Neb. — There will be no solid waste collection for Omaha residents on Labor Day, officials said. Garbage or recyclable materials will not be collected on Monday, Sept. 2, Omaha Public Works Department said. Collection will be delayed by one day for the week, according to officials. Monday...
Nebraska football rising to dominance quickly in NIL world order
Over the last few years, there’s been a lot of talk about the Nebraska football team and its standing in the NIL community. For the most part, there’s quite a bit of worry that the Huskers were lagging too far behind the best teams in the conference. As...
Bar highlighting female sports opening in Omaha
The state’s first sports bar for women will open in Omaha this December. “SET the Bar” in Omaha is being opened as a place where women’s sports are put first. Co-owner Molly Huyck wants to create a place that’s different from a traditional bar. “It’s definitely...
Veterans Fundraiser Golf Tournament Set For Jackrabbit Run
GRAND ISLAND —Golfing for a cause is nothing new, but a mid-September golf tournament is shifting its focus to helping local veterans. Jackrabbit Run Golf Course is hosting a 4-person scramble at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, September 15 to benefit the Business Coalition For Veterans. The cost to register a team of four is $400, but includes 18-holes of golf with a cart, complementary range balls, two free drinks and a lunch banquet following the round. There will also be a hole-in-one prize offered from Roe Buick on the 7th Hole.
2 hospitalized, driver jailed after rear-end crash in construction zone
GEARY COUNTY — Two people were injured in an accident just before 10p.m. Saturday in Geary County. The Kansas Highway Patrol reported a 2002 Chevy Monte Carlo driven by Samuel A Mertens, 40, Kearney, Nebraska, was westbound on Interstate 70 and entered the construction zone between mileposts 295-U.S. 77 exit and 300-Kansas 57 exit.
New Loper Success Hub dedicated to student support
KEARNEY – It’s a place to collaborate and connect. That’s the easiest way to describe the new Loper Success Hub on the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. When students come to the recently renovated space on the second floor of Calvin T. Ryan Library, they should feel welcomed, understood and supported.
Blackshirt alum thinks Nebraska football headed for double-digit win season
One day before the Nebraska football season, it wouldn’t be an overstatement to say that excitement over what the Huskers might be able to do this year is off the charts. Fans and former players alike are quite psyched up for what Matt Rhule, his coaching staff, and his charges could do in Rhule’s second season.
Local restaurants to donate 10% of proceeds for ‘Dine Out to Help Out’
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Diners, food chains, and local joints have partnered with the Food Bank of Lincoln to fight food insecurity one bill at a time. It’s for the Food Bank’s ‘Dine Out to Help Out’ initiative happening Wednesday, Sept. 11. When residents enjoy food at their favorite spots in town, restaurants donate some of their proceeds to the bank.
Former Huskers from '60s and '70s meet monthly to remember the good old days
LINCOLN, Neb. — Tom Osborne, Bob Devaney, national championships: all things that make you think of the good old days of Nebraska football. As fans those memories are everything, but it means just a little bit more to the men who dawned the "N" during those times. One group...
Nebraska Cornhuskers match against Kentucky nearly most watched ever
Earlier this month, Nebraska Cornhuskers volleyball fans heard about the down sides of the Huskers being as popular as they are. Earlier this week though, Harper Murray, Merritt Beason, John Cook and the rest showed off the up sides. During a season opening match against ninth-ranked Kentuky, the Huskers won...
Nebraska’s season openers through the years
The Nebraska Cornhuskers will kick off the 2024 season on Saturday when they host the UTEP Miners at Memorial Stadium. This will be the first season opener Nebraska has played at home since 2019. Nebraska has a solid track record in season openers. The Huskers have won 98 out of 134 season openers. Their record in home season openers is even more impressive at 85-14-3. Since 1980, Nebraska has lost only twice when playing its season opener at home (1986 and 2015). Historically, the Huskers also had a good August, with a 14-3 record overall and a 10-0 record at Memorial Stadium. The opener...
Softball Recap: O'neill Wins Going Away Against Ponca
O'Neill's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand the Ponca Indians an 11-0 shutout. That 11 run margin sets a new team best for the Eagles this season. The victory got O'Neill back to even...
Nebraska Football: A Breakthrough Would Be Nice, but Progress Will Suffice
Dave Feit is OK with the Huskers staying on schedule with coach Matt Rhule's previous rebuilds. He'd be happy with a bowl game this season, but he certainly wouldn't turn down a more substantial leap forward.
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