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‘She’ll forever be my hero’: Lincoln teen’s organ recipients honor her memory
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Three years after a Lincoln teenager died, her family and friends met with her organ recipients for a walk at Holmes Lake on Sunday. On April 10, 2021, Kennedy Bowles was in a car crash southwest of Lincoln. The 18-year-old high school senior was critically...
‘It’s bumper to bumper’: Lincoln drivers frustrated over 56th Street closure
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Closure on 56th Street are adding to Lincoln drivers’ frustrations. This week, the Lincoln Electric System is shutting down a different section of 56th Street every day. The road was closed between A and South streets on Monday as LES crews were worked. The...
Kimball Public Schools restructures to a four-day school week
Monday is the first day of classes for Kimball Public Schools in the panhandle, and it’s also the year the school is trying out a four-day school week. There will be no school on Fridays, something Superintendent Trevor Anderson said will give teachers and students a chance to recharge.
Single vehicle crash NW of Beatrice injures one
BEATRICE – A single vehicle accident northwest of Beatrice resulted in minor injuries Thursday, to the driver. Gage County authorities say the accident happened at West Highway Four and Juniper Road. A westbound 2003 Toyota RAV-4 driven by 25-year-old Felix Garcia-Acuma, of DeWitt, went off the roadway when the...
Steven Nelson to mentor next generation through B&B Sports Academy
Steven Nelson, an undefeated super middleweight and longtime friend of Terence Crawford, is back in the spotlight after a period of uncertainty in his boxing career. At 36, Nelson is not only resuming his journey in the ring but also shaping the lives of young people in Omaha as the executive director of B&B Sports Academy, a nonprofit founded by Crawford and Brian “BoMac” McIntyre.
High School Football Previews: Grand Island Ready to Roll with Reed in Charge
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. — New year, new head coach. That can be said about Grand Island football - and he's got his team in check. Creighton Reed takes over the Islanders, succeeding Jeff Tomlin, who retired after the 2023 season. Speaking of 2023, the Isles defeated Kearney, 29-19, in the first round of the Class A Playoffs, ultimately falling to Millard West, 31-7, in the next round.
Crash sends vehicle into yard along Vine Street in central Lincoln
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Police responded to a crash near 31st and Vine streets just after 4 p.m. on Monday. A 10/11 reporter said two vehicles appeared to have collided at the intersection. One vehicle came to a rest in a yard along northern Vine Street. Traffic on westbound...
Bianca Ayala starts as Gates Elementary principal, only bilingual principal in GIPS
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (NCN) - In a school district that is over 54% Hispanic Latino, being bilingual is a big advantage. At the moment, Bianca Ayala is the only bilingual principal at Grand Island Public Schools. “Honestly, I was shocked because I’ve worked in other schools in Grand Island and...
Nebraska High School Rodeo Makes Stop in Lexington
Anna Clark of Thedford competes in barrel racing during NE high school rodeo in Lexington Photo by Stephanie Miller. The Nebraska High School Rodeo fall season continued this past Saturday and Sunday in Lexington. Among the area highlights, Kallan Cox of Purdum won the barrel racing on Sunday with a...
Nebraska football staff directed to 'make sure we’re playing the right guys'
While there’s a lot of excitement about the Nebraska football team entering the 2024 season, some worries have started to pop up as fall camp goes on. There was in fact so many worries that Huskers head coach Matt Rhule closed a practice right after his team scrimmaged in front of fans.
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