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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.
WATCH: Man sneaks behind counter at Lincoln gas station to steal Swisher Sweets
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Police are searching for a man who stole Swisher Sweets from a north Lincoln gas station earlier this year. On March 12, security video captured a man sneaking behind the counter at Casey’s near 33rd and Holdrege streets while the cashier was in the restroom.
Albion native receives Nebraska Farmer scholarship
Nebraska Farmer is pleased to announce that Albion native Addy Donelson is our 2024 scholarship recipient. Donelson, who is a sophomore at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, is an agriculture and environmental sciences communication major, with minors in Engler entrepreneurship and public policy. The Boone Central High School graduate just added...
Good Samaritan removes old tires illegally dumped at Omaha church
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Illegal dumpers drove behind a church to leave a disgraceful eyesore. 6 News’ story told how the small congregation of senior citizens at Mount View Presbyterian Church doesn’t have the physical or financial strength to remove the old tires. “We would have to pay...
Thursday Forecast: Oppressive heat in the rearview mirror
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - We broke a four-day streak of highs between 90-98 degrees yesterday with a high of 84. If you think that was a comfortable break from the heat, just wait and see what’s in store for the weekend. It should be a mostly sunny to partly...
County, city law officers arrest three in search of Beatrice home
BEATRICE – Gage County Sheriff’s Deputies and Beatrice Police combined to make three arrests July 12th, following the serving of a search warrant n Beatrice. Just after noon, Friday….law officers executed the warrant at a home in the fifteen-hundred-block of Market Street….part of an ongoing investigation into methamphetamine distribution authorities say was happening at the home.
Concrete poured on Tri-Cities’ first post-tension running track at Kearney Catholic
KEARNEY, Neb. (KSNB) - Nemaha Sports Construction announced on July 12 that they have built the first post-tension concrete running track in the Tri-City area. The track is located at Kearney Catholic High School. The eight-lane track had concrete poured on Tuesday and Wednesday. The construction method involves applying tension...
Special mail-in ballot election for residents of Grand Island
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Registered voters in Grand Island will be receiving special election ballots in their mailbox soon. The City of Grand Island is holding a special election where voters are required to submit their responses by a mail-in ballot. Hall County residents should expect to receive their ballot on July 22, according to Hall County Elections Commissioner Tracy Overstreet.
Hastings Amtrak station renovation complete
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - After a year’s worth of improvements and renovations, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held to open the Hastings Amtrak station to the public once again. These improvements complete Amtrak’s work across Nebraska and the upgrades make the station more welcoming and accessible to all.
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