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Thursday HS volleyball highlights & scores (08.29.24)
HASTINGS, Neb. (KSNB) - The high school volleyball season began on Thursday across the state of Nebraska. The following is included in our coverage. “At the end of the day, it’s the first game out and they’re a quality opponent, they’re well-coached, they have a lot of really good players and so we know a lot about them, so we knew what they were willing to bring,” Adams Central volleyball coach Libby Lollman said. “I liked after that first set how our girls responded. We’re young and we have a lot of new pieces, so I know there are going to be some ups and downs, but I was excited when we settled in, how they finished the game”
Nebraska’s five-member congressional delegation briefs business leaders
ASHLAND, Nebraska — The five members of Nebraska’s congressional delegation briefed more than 300 of the state’s business leaders Thursday and included a warning about some economic clouds brewing over agriculture. U.S. Rep. Mike Flood of Norfolk, R-Neb., speaking at an annual event held at the Strategic Air Command & Space Museum, warned the state […]
New autism center opens in underserved Nebraska area
KEARNEY, Neb. — A new resource for kids with autism has opened up in a traditionally underserved part of Nebraska. Lighthouse Autism Center opened its first location in Kearney and third location in Nebraska. The center uses applied behavior analysis, a therapy method that focuses on teaching kids what is considered positive social skills and behaviors.
Deion Sanders issues a challenge Nebraska football is happy to accept
To the surprise of no one outside of Boulder, Deion Sanders couldn’t help but act like a jackass just minutes after his team barely overcame an FCS opponent in Colorado’s Thursday night’s season opener. In the process of acting like the charmin-soft jerk that he is, he issued a challenge to the sports world that Nebraska football would be happy to accept.
'Paranormal Cirque' brings an enchanting and creepy performance to Lincoln and Omaha this fall
LINCOLN, Neb. — Lincoln and Omaha welcome exhilarating acts including the Wheel of Death, monstrous creatures, and shocking magic this fall. "Not for the faint of heart," Cirque Italia presents "Paranormal Cirque." The show creates terrifying images, using theatre, circus, and cabaret elements with a European-style flare. The show,...
Henry Doorly Zoo welcomes pygmy hippopotamus calf
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium announced in a Facebook post that a pygmy hippo has been born. Adama, the newest addition to the zoo’s Lied Jungle, was born on June 16 to Chomel, a 24-year-old pygmy hippo. Adama weighs about 50 pounds according...
Falls City author shares ‘hell’ of defeating an addiction to painkillers
By all outward appearances, Lori Gottula was living a charmed life. Her family owned the only grocery store in Falls City, Nebraska, and she was widely known for working at Peru State College, for her freelance stories in the Falls City Journal and for organizing the parade at her town’s annual Cobblestone Festival. But behind […]
Husker researchers use machine learning to identify yield opportunities
LINCOLN, Neb. — University of Nebraska-Lincoln scientists have harnessed the power of machine learning and large-scale data analysis to enhance the Global Yield Gap Atlas, creating benefits for agricultural producers worldwide. “This is very exciting. We are now able to estimate the yield potential for every single piece of...
Nebraska football will feature a 'unique' situation at kicker vs UTEP
The Nebraska football team has had a kicker competition raging since 2024 started. While the coaching staff said this week that things are clearing up a little, it doesn’t appear they’re clearing up enough. Tristan Alvano has been a bit banged up this year. He was also more...
Lincoln County native among top scorers for Team USA Wheelchair Rugby’s narrow loss to Japan
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - USA’s wheelchair rugby team narrowly lost to Japan 45-42 during day two of pool play at the Paralympic Games in Paris. The matchup took place early Friday morning, with Josh O’Neill, a former Lincoln County resident, contributing three goals, placing him among the top four scorers for Team USA.
Nebraska Cornhuskers volleyball dominates in home opener
Any worries that the Nebraska Cornhuskers might suffer a letdown after an emotional couple of weeks leading up to the season opener, and then a big match against the No. 9 team in the country were misplaced. And best of all, the Huskers absolutely made it clear very early on, that those worries could be put away.
New Rankings for Omaha and Nebraska
The City of Omaha and the State of Nebraska frequently score well on national lists. Today we highlight a couple of the most recent rankings. Omaha ranked #38 on Fortune’s third annual list Best Places to Live for Families. According to the Fortune’s report, “A great place to live...
Nebraska AD preps for first Husker Football game, shares vision with local clubs
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Nebraska Athletic Director Troy Dannen addressed members of the Lincoln Center Kiwanis Club and the Lincoln South Rotary Club during a luncheon on Friday, marking the eve of his first football game in the role. Dannen, who stepped into the position in March following Trev Alberts’...
Local restaurants to donate 10% of proceeds for ‘Dine Out to Help Out’
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Diners, food chains, and local joints have partnered with the Food Bank of Lincoln to fight food insecurity one bill at a time. It’s for the Food Bank’s ‘Dine Out to Help Out’ initiative happening Wednesday, Sept. 11. When residents enjoy food at their favorite spots in town, restaurants donate some of their proceeds to the bank.
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