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Three & Out: Jamar Mozee gets to work for Nebraska, end-of-the-summer BBQ visitor list is coming together, and big increase in high school football transfers
This week, we discuss Nebraska's latest hire and how he got to work immediately, the July 27 visit date coming together, and the increase in high school football transfers. The post Three & Out: Jamar Mozee gets to work for Nebraska, end-of-the-summer BBQ visitor list is coming together, and big increase in high school football transfers appeared first on On3.
McVeigh signs contract with Houston Rockets
A former Nebraska basketball player has signed a contract to play in the NBA. Forward Jack McVeigh has agreed to a two-way deal with the Houston Rockets. The Australian played three seasons for the Cornhuskers (2015-2018). He would appear in 78 games at Nebraska, averaging 5.3 points and 2.3 rebounds per game. McVeigh would depart Nebraska after his junior season due to reduced playing time and sign with the Adelaide 36ers of Australia’s National Basketball League. He would spend the 2024 season with the Tasmania JackJumpers. McVeigh averaged 16.5 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. He was named to the All-NBL Second Team and was also the MVP of the championship series. McVeigh recently earned a spot on a basketball team for the 2024 Paris Olympics representing his home country of Australia. Houston, @theJackMcVeigh has landed. pic.twitter.com/tQXvdLTfcn — Nebraska Men's Basketball (@HuskerMBB) July 16, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Modernizing Nebraska’s child-care systems to better serve providers and families
A recent state audit of the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services’ child care subsidy program highlighting overcharges by some child care providers has cast a shadow over a profession vital to our community. There is no question accountability is of the greatest importance when taxpayer dollars are used to aid our fellow Nebraskans. […] The post Modernizing Nebraska’s child-care systems to better serve providers and families appeared first on Nebraska Examiner.
‘6 Regions, One Nebraska’ campaign begins
A broad coalition of state and local leaders convened in Grand Island Thursday to announce a “6 Regions, One Nebraska” initiative designed to reflect a new era of economic development.K.C. Belitz, director of the Nebraska Department of Economic Development, introduced the project on the campus of Central Community College, a location which in and of itself was significant since the six regions…
Grand Island man sentenced to 10 years for firearm possession as a felon
Omaha, Neb. — A Grand Island man has been sentenced to 120 months in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to United States Attorney Susan Lehr, Gatkuoth will begin a 3-year term of supervised release after prison. On April 8, 2022, Omaha Police Department...
BBB offers tips to safely navigate online shopping and avoid scams
Axtell, Neb. — From shopping to donating after natural disasters - the Better Business Bureau has a place with what you need to know to safely navigate the internet. Josh Planos with BBB sat down with NTV on Wednesday to point you in the right direction. Planos said with...
Nebraska honors Tom Osborne and Brook Berringer outside new athletic complex
The Nebraska Football team has honored Hall of Fame Coach Tom Osborne outside their new athletic complex. A statue of Osborne and quarterback Brook Berringer has been installed outside the Osborne Legacy Complex. Fred Hoppe sculpted the statue, which was initially installed outside the Osborne Athletic Complex on the north side of Memorial Stadium in 2006. In a social media post from Tuesday, Hoppe explained how he convinced Osborne to agree to a sculpture. Tom Osborne was approached about getting a sculpture. He’s just a modest man and said no to everyone, the regents and the coaches. So I met with him...
World champion trick roper Joan Wells coming to Grand Island Public Library
GRAND ISLAND — World champion trick roper Joan Wells will present a free program for all ages on Monday, July 22 at 10:30 a.m. at the Grand Island Public Library. “History of Trick Roping and Wild West Shows” uses the vanishing folk art of trick roping to bring the color and history of the Old West alive. In a dazzling and unique performance, she will follow the evolution of trick roping from charros creating rope spinning in Old Mexico through the heyday of Will Rogers and his affiliation with the Texas Jacks Wild West Show and the Ziegfeld Follies in the first decades of the 20th century.
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...
Lincoln Crime Stoppers looking for suspect behind multiple thefts and forged checks
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Lincoln Crime Stoppers needs the public’s help identifying suspects in two theft cases. The first case happened on July 1, at Pinnacle Bank on 61st and Havelock. According to Crime Stoppers, the person of interest (shown below) came into the bank with more than $4,500...
Fremont Claims Extra-Innings Victory Over Sodbusters
Hastings, Nebraska- After jumping out to a four run lead and watching it wiped away, The Fremont Moo went extra innings and defeated the Hastings Sodbusters, 5-4 in ten innings, Tuesday night at Duncan Field. After two scoreless innings to begin the game, Fremont got on the board in the...
Nebraska offers 2027 tight end from California powerhouse
The Nebraska Cornhuskers are the latest program to offer 2027 tight end Mark Bowman. On Tuesday, the Huskers extended an offer to the 6-foot-5 Bowman, who attends California powerhouse Mater Dei in Santa Ana, California. Despite being only a 2027 prospect, Bowman has put together a tremendous offer sheet, including Alabama, Florida State, Georgia, Miami (FL), Ole Miss, Ohio State, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, USC, Utah, and Washington. Bowman appeared in eight varsity games as a freshman. In those eight appearances, he made 11 catches for 125 yards and four touchdowns. The Cornhuskers currently do not hold any commitments in their 2027 recruiting class. Matt Rhule and the company are currently focused on their 2025 recruiting class, which holds 16 commitments, including picking up a commitment from Texas defensive back Bryson Webber over the weekend. ALL GLORY TO GOD!! Blessed to receive an offer from The University of Nebraska!@MozeeJ43 @MDFootball pic.twitter.com/8ZBcuTUOF6 — Mark Bowman (@Mark_Bowman09) July 16, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Man tased after he attempted to flee traffic stop in Grand Island, meth later found
GRAND ISLAND — Two men would be arrested and one of them tased after he attempted to flee a traffic stop where methamphetamine was discovered on Tuesday, July 16. According to the Grand Island Police Department, at 2 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a black 2009 Nissan Altima with no plates or visible in-transit documentation.
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