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Award-winning post-grunge rock band Theory of a Deadman will be 'Judge and Jury' in La Vista this fall
LA VISTA, Neb. — Canadian rockers, Theory of a Deadman, will take over an Omaha-area stage this fall with their "Unplugged" tour. Related coverage in the video above: Other acts coming to Omaha area. The "Bad Girlfriend" singers will be joined by special guests Saint Ansonia and Cory Marks...
Christian Jones Keeping Options Open Ahead of Senior Season
OMAHA, Neb. — Christian Jones is a talented football player who has a shot at being an instrumental part of back to back to back State Championships at Omaha Westside. The Division I offers are flying in. So suffice it to say his future in football is bright. "So...
NIL marketplace ‘Opendorse’ announces new CEO
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - A leading NIL service and technology program, Opendorse, announced the appointment of Stephen Denton as Chief Executive Officer on Tuesday. Opendorse also announced that founders Blake Lawrence and Adi Kunalic will continue to play pivotal roles within the company. Lawrence plans to assume the role of President of Collegiate Operations and Kunalicas will continue serving as Chief Operating Officer, the company said.
A holiday tradition returns to downtown Omaha this winter
OMAHA, Neb. — Holiday legends have announced their return to Omaha this winter. Related coverage in the video above: Other acts coming to Nebraska. Mannheim Steamroller, who is known for blending rock with classical music for fun and modern renditions of Christmas music, will be at the Orpheum Theater on Dec. 22 and 23.
Daylight Donuts Owners Sadly Close Shop
Daylight Donuts owners Kevin and Brooke Kelsey were teary-eyed the last few days that their business was open in Cozad. The Kelsey’s sold their first donuts on Feb. 6, 2020, and sold their last donuts on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Kevin has accepted a “day job” which begins on...
Madison solar energy project receives investment from USDA
A solar energy project in Madison, Nebraska was selected to receive a Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) program award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The USDA is providing the developer, Bluestem Energy Solutions, with a loan that is 40% forgiven. Bluestem Vice President Will Crane said the partially forgivable...
Elgin native aims for rural family medicine career
OMAHA - Nicole Beckman, MD, calls herself a farm girl at heart. That’s one reason Dr. Beckman, a graduate of the UNMC College of Medicine and part of the Advanced Family Medicine Training Program, plans to become a rural family medicine physician, hopefully somewhere near her hometown of Elgin, Nebraska, when she completes her residency.
Jack McVeigh Signed By NBA Team
Former Nebraska player Jack McVeigh has signed a two way contract with the Houston Rockets. McVeigh played at Nebraska from 2015-2018 when he appeared in 78 games, starting in 15 of them. He averaged 5.3 points per game in 17 minutes. He had a career high of 21 points twice. Since his career at Nebraska ended he has been playing professionally in his native Australia and is coming off a career season where he averaged 16.4 points per game 5.3 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game while shooting 52 percent from the field. Coincidently the announcement came shortly after he put up a respectable effort against the USA Olympic team where he had nine points in 11 minutes.
Nebraska offers scholarship to junior college power forward
The Nebraska Cornhuskers have offered a scholarship to a top junior college player. Xavier Edmonds is a class of 2025 power forward from Salt Lake (Utah) C.C. Last season, he appeared in 32 games, averaging 20.8 minutes per appearance. Edmonds also averaged 14.0 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game. The 6-foot-8 power forward shot 55% from the field, 31% from the three-point line, and 66% from the free-throw line. The California native was a three-star prospect coming out of high school in 2023. Blessed to receive an offer from Nebraska🔴⚪️ #AGTG pic.twitter.com/nt78mkJiuH — Xavier Edmonds (@XavierEdmonds14) July 13, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Kimball Health Services employees start fun landscaping project
KIMBALL -- The talented employees of Kimball Health Services started a creative landscaping project at the hospital. Administrative Assistant Erin Jefferis decided to create a rock snake by having the employees paint rocks to build Stoney the Snake. Jefferis said every month the employees do one thing as a whole...
Josh Caron makes Nebraska Cornhuskers history in Monday's MLB Draft
The Nebraska Cornhuskers baseball team has had a unprecedented number of former Huskers playing in Major League Baseball this season and it seems in the next few years, they’ll be joined by at least one more. That’s because NU catcher Josh Caron was selected by the Seattle Mariners in...
Top 2026 athlete to visit Nebraska at the end of the month
One of the top athletes in the class of 2026 will visit the Nebraska Cornhuskers later this month. Brandon Arrington is a cornerback/wide receiver from Mount Miguel High School out of Spring Valley, California. Arrington will visit Oklahoma on July 26th, Nebraska on July 27th, and Alabama on July 28th. During his Sophomore season, he made 14 receptions for 310 yards and four touchdowns. He also recorded 25 tackles on the year. Arrington is also an accomplished sprinter, recording times of 10.43 in the 100-meter dash and 20.76 in the 200-meter dash. According to three of the four primary recruiting services, the recruit is currently ranked as the No. 1 athlete in the class of 2026. The Huskers currently hold no commitments to their 2026 recruiting class. Can’t wait to be in Nebraska for the first time #gocornhuskers show some love @HuskerFBRecruit #🌽 pic.twitter.com/saDU0bw1YH — Brandon “Dash”Arrington jr (@brandonjubie2) July 13, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Omaha man sentenced to over a decade behind bars for selling fentanyl-laced drugs, killing a man
OMAHA, Neb. — An Omaha man was sentenced to over a decade in prison for selling fentanyl-laced drugs. Patrick Hoshor was charged with selling a fake OxyContin pill that killed a man. A criminal complaint filed in federal court shed light on a scary early-morning situation on April 1,...
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