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Lincoln Man Arrested For Stealing Drugs From Shooting Scene
LINCOLN–(KFOR July 17)–Lincoln Police on Tuesday arrested a 25-year-old man suspected of taking drugs from the scene of a shooting on July 5 outside the Russ’s Market at Coddington and West “A” Streets. Jose Reyes is accused of taking marijuana from the truck of 25-year-old...
Sodbusters Rally And Trip Up Fremont
Hastings, Nebraska- The Hastings Sodbusters battled back from a four-run deficit and defeated The Fremont Moo, 9-8, Wednesday night at Duncan Field. The two teams have split the first two games of the three game series. Fremont jumped on the scoreboard in the top of the first inning. With one...
WarHorse Casino Interviews Candidates For Positions At New Omaha Casino
WarHorse Casino interviewed candidates for positions at its new casino in Omaha, Nebraska. WarHorse Omaha’s full casino is slated to open on Aug. 6 at Horsemen’s Park off Q and 60th streets. WarHorse Casino is currently hiring utility stewards, shuttle drivers, security officers, etc. The casino’s temporary location...
'Cows in Hats and Other Photographic Works' exhibit at Carnegie Arts Center
The Carnegie Arts Center welcomes an amazing new exhibit to its upper and lower galleries. In the Skala and Garwood galleries is the gorgeous photographic work of artist Audrey Powles. Her exhibit titled “Cows in Hats and Other Photographic Works” will be on display until August 17th. ARTIST...
City of Ogallala to chlorinate city water supply beginning Monday
Ogallala, Neb. - The City of Ogallala will chlorinate the city water supply next week as part of a maintenance routine. The routine will begin Monday, July 22nd and will continue through Friday, July 26th. The city says there might be a slight taste or odor.
Governor Pillen reviews nominees for 10th Judicial District Court judge position
LINCOLN, Neb. — Two candidates have received nominations for the post of District Court Judge for the 10th Judicial District. According to the office of Governor Jim Pillen, the Judicial Nominating Commission for the 10th Judicial District has forwarded two nominees for District Court Judge to the governor for consideration.
Former Nebraska senator who vacated his seat to serve as president of University of Florida system announces resignation
OMAHA, Neb. — Former Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse announced his resignation as thepresident of the University of Florida System because of his wife's epilepsy diagnosis. Sasse notably vacated his Senate seat in 2023 after being chosen as the University of Florida President. His seat was filled by Pete Ricketts.
Staying cool and dry before better rain chances late in the week
Other than an isolated storm or two out west near Kearney this morning, most of us will be dry and pleasant for this time of year this Thursday. High temperatures will be hovering near 80° across southeast Nebraska after temperatures fell into the upper 50s in the early hours.
Tickets for Lied Center’s fall season on sale Thursday
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lied Center will feature a mix of classic renditions and decorated productions this fall season. For ’80s movie enthusiasts, “Back to the Future: The Musical,” a melodic take on the 1985 film, will be staged from October 8-13. Executive Director, Bill Stephan,...
Huskers to host St. Louis athlete at the end of the month
The Nebraska Cornhuskers will host a class of 2026 athlete on campus next month. Keenan Harris is scheduled to visit the Lincoln campus the weekend of July 26-28. Harris is a four-star prospect for Saint Louis University High in St. Louis, MO. Last season, he appeared in ten games, recording 95 total tackles, 8.0 tackles for loss, and 1.0 sack. He holds two dozen offers, including from Arkansas, Auburn, and Illinois. For 2026, the athlete is ranked the No. 4 player in the state of Missouri and the No. 104 overall prospect. Nebraska currently holds no commitments to its class of 2026 but has made a flurry of offers in recent weeks. As the 2025 recruiting cycle starts to wind down, the 2026 cycle is picking up steam. 2026 St. Louis (Mo.) University High four-star LB/ATH Keenan Harris will spend the July 26-28 weekend at Nebraska, he tells me No. 104 prospect nationally and the fourth-ranked prospect out of Missouri in the ‘26 cycle https://t.co/cHbOCWH3RP — Tim Verghese (@TimVerghese) July 17, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
Wrestling: Husker Commit Ziola Makes Fargo Final, Propels Team Nebraska
At the Fargo Freestyle National Championships, Team Nebraska’s Junior team was led by Husker commit Cade Ziola as it finished in 12th place. Nebraska’s 16U team finished in 18th place in the team race. The Greco-Roman portion of the tournament will take place this weekend, but the best...
Kansas defensive end to visit Nebraska on July 27
A defensive end from Kansas has scheduled a visit with the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Hunter Higgins will visit the Lincoln campus on July 27. His visit will come just days after his July 25 visit to the Oklahoma Sooners. The three-star prospect plays for Maize South High School in Wichita, Kansas. National recruiting analyst Tom Lemming had high praise for Higgins last December. He wrote, (Higgins) should be become a national recruit. Excellent length, quick hands and feet and shows explosive moves to the ball. Tenacious and tough. Terrific attitude. 3.9 GPA. The recruit has been a popular player recently. In 2024, he received ten scholarship offers, including from Michigan, USC, and Ole Miss. Can’t wait to see Nebraska’s spring game this next weekend in Lincoln!! GBR🌽 pic.twitter.com/gk59vChsad — Hunter Higgins (@HigginsHunter11) April 19, 2024 Contact/Follow us @CornhuskersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Nebraska news, notes, and opinions.
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